Open Canadian canoeing

A brilliant way to explore the hidden bays and rocky inlets that surround Raasay and Skye.

On an Open Canadian canoeing course, you’ll learn how to paddle solo or as part of a team, using Novacraft prospector canoes which are easy to handle, great to learn on or improve your skills. The shallow inland loch just five minutes from the house is a perfect place to learn the paddle strokes needed to tackle the sea.

With a bit of experience you’ll be ready for your very own Canadian Canoe Adventure, exploring the coastline and neighbouring islands and getting up close to the bird and sealife. We can even arrange an overnight beach camp and BBQ to round off your Raasay experience. You might even want to go for a BCU accreditation.

The canoes

“Learning to canoe in the morning on a freshwater loch, surrounded by pine trees and rhododendrons, and then taking to the ocean in the afternoon was the highlight of my holiday.”