SEA KAYAKING ||WEBSTART||www.arranadventure.com||WEBSTOP|| No vessel allows you to see the sea quite so up close as a kayak – you are not so much on the sea as of it. Scotland is one of the top destinations in the world for sea kayaking as it boast
s awesome coastal scenery and has incredible marine and bird life. Sea kayaking there has exploded in popularity and there is a great selection of trips on offer. The island’s waters are a kayaker’s paradise, and experienced, qualified instructors
SAILING:
www.arranadventure.com Magnum 21 trimarans are excellent for day sails. During your session, an advanced dinghy instructor provides tuition, so you are guaranteed to enjoy yourself while being coached by an experienced tutor. The boats can take up to six people and you can charter the dinghy and skipper privately or take part in a public session. Either way, you will never forget your sailing adventure.
PARAGLIDING:
www.flyingfever.net The major selling point of paragliding is that you simply carry your paraglider up a hill in a rucksack, unroll the material and step forward into the wind. A wing forms above your head and you will be airborne. The canopy shape is maintained by air pressure and you circle up in air currents centring on the strongest core of the thermal. On Arran you will find flying sites facing all wind directions, with low coastal soaring sites and high mountains good for beginners and experts.
MOUNTAIN BIKING:
www.arranadventure.com Mountain biking on Arran is improving all the time with new trails, off-road routes and single tracks being developed by the Arran Bike Club and the Forestry Commission. The trails range from blue for beginners to red and black for experts, meaning that there is bound to be something for everyone in your party.
ADVENTURE QUEST:
www.arranadventure.com The Adventure Quest team challenge is about scoring the most points within the allotted time by using team-work, skill and cunning. But beware, the challenges vary in toughness, and because more points are awarded for difficult obstacles choosing your route wisely is the key. Activities might include rope bridge crossing, mountain boarding, power boating, kayaking and archery.
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