Women-only courses
Alongside the Learn to Sea Kayak and Sea Kayak Improver courses Sea Kayak Plockton also specialises in women-only sea kayak days and multi-day courses (of course, men-only groups are very welcome too!).
In general, women feel more confident when they are surrounded and supported by a group of other women, especially when they're faced with situations that challenge them. A women-only environment can provide a helpful, relaxed and supportive atmosphere, which for some means their confidence is boosted and they can more easily make the progression and hold their own when paddling with groups of men.
Efficient kayaking benefits most from good technique and not necessarily lots of upper body strength. Being one of the very few female coaches in Scotland, Alison French really understands the importance and benefit to women of developing efficient paddling technique.
Alison coaches at the annual Scottish Women's Paddle Symposium which is normally held in May each year. The aim of the symposium is to provide skills workshops to support women in paddle sport and help them reach the next level - whatever the next level is for them.
Course enquiry
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Womens group at Arisaig on the west coast of Scotland.
