Any sea kayakers feeling adventurous and got £60… we were sent this….
Loch Shiel Viking Challenge 2014
In Aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
Dear Kayaker
Our committee of volunteers is organising two days of kayak races on Loch Shiel, Glenfinnan near Fort William, to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support who provides such an invaluable service for communities around the U.K.
There will be two main races on the Saturday of 10 to 20 kms for touring and racing kayaks to suit experienced sea paddlers, the shorter course for those who are less experienced but want to be competitive. If there is sufficient demand there may also be a Surf Ski category which will be announced on the website. The courses will start and finish at Glenfinnan monument and race down Loch Shiel and back. Competitors will wear chipped wristbands and swipe marked waypoint posts on both sides of the loch along the way, which will test navigation as well as paddling skills.
To add a fun element while the main races are under way other classes of craft will race around the island in view of our base at the Glenfinnan House hotel & marquee. Sunday will be a more laid back wind down to tyne weekend.
The attraction of competing here is the rugged, isolated landscape yet only 16 miles from Fort William, the main transport hub.
This exciting event, open to all comers, will take place on the 29/30th March 2014 and we anticipate competitors from throughout Scotland & England. Many having already registered an interest. There will be various categories and prizes.
Competitors will pay a £60 booking fee, which includes a salmon barbecue after the races, and be asked to raise their own sponsorship, bringing additional income to the race proceeds on the day.
There will be a £10 discount on the booking fee for those who raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship. Macmillan sponsorship forms will soon be available to download from our website.
Certain accommodation providers are offering registered competitors discounted rates so check with us before booking your stay.
The assembly point for classification and safety inspection will be the National Trust car parks, Glenfinnan where there is a café with toilet facilities.
Camping with portable toilet facilities is available behind the Trust property & both are within walking distance of the hotel.
There will be an evening concert/ceilidh with two bands in the marquee with all proceeds from this going to Macmillan.
Several retailers will be displaying a range of the latest kayaks and accessories so an ideal opportunity to check out and buy the latest equipment.
Please visit our website www.lochshielvikings.
This has only recently gone live with basic information and will have additional content on all aspects of the weekend added in the coming weeks.
On request we can email you booking and sponsorship forms with details on how you can pay.
You can also help us by passing on these details to anyone you think might be interested in competing. Spread the word.
This event combines serious racing, fun and importantly Macmillan Support. Look forward to seeing you in March.
LSVC Race committee:
John & Tina Cuthbertson (Corpach) – Alan Kimber (Fort William) – Mary Grant (Glenfinnan) Paul Mills (Duror) – Sharon Morley (Glenfinnan) – Ali Wallace (Locheilside)
Am in 🙂