What’s On

Full event schedule coming soon!

Throughout the week a whole host of activities are being run on the island. The event HQ is located at the Tiree Lodge Hotel, in Gott Bay, where booking can be made daily at 5pm for the following day. Refer to the schedule at the foot of the page opposite for availability. Most activities are weather permitting. The cost of most of the activities, excluding Fishing and Sea Tours and Pony Trekking are subsidised however there may be a small cost for hiring equipment.

Exciting Activities Include:

Blo Karts
Catamaran Sailing
Windsurfing
Kite Surfing
Surfing
Coast-eering
Surf Kayaking
Windsurf Super Cross
Fishing and Sea Tours
Traction Kiting
Dingy Sailing
Pony Trekking
Evening Entertainment

To take advantage of any of these fantastic opportunities call Louise or Andy on 0141 248 6151 or email l.adam@gmfco.co.uk

Blo Karts - British Land Sailing Association

Just like sailing a boat but on land! The best fun you can have without a wetsuit on! If you have never sailed before, or are looking to teach the kids how to sail, this is the easiest way of learning. Activity will run every 30 minutes, with 6 people per session.

www.blokart.co.uk/

Stealth Catamaran Sailing - Al Dixon

High tech catamaran sailing vessel with asymmetric spinnaker, extremely light and therefore a very fast vessel which can race at speeds of up to 60 mph. Participants will be accompanied by qualified instructors, appropriate kit will be provided at a subsidized hire fee of £10 per person.

Windsurfing - Wild Diamond

Wild Diamond’s friendly and relaxed instructors will get you up and going in no time on the latest equipment. Are available for all levels and alone is also possible for those with previous experience. Throughout the entire event 11am – 6pm (other times by arrangement and condition dependent) For information call: 01879 220 399.

Kite Surfing – Wild Diamond

BKSA qualified can teach you in the clear, shallow, flat waters of Gott bay with designed to get you flying along in no time. Again a subsidised fee will be charged for the hire of equipment for both of these activities.

Surfing – Craig Sutherland

This activity is run from various bays around the island, in parties of 6 and tuition lasts 3 –4 hours. A range of surfboards, body boards and warm wetsuits are available for hire. The best place for learning to surf in the Hebrides. A subsidised fee will be charged for the hire of equipment.

Coast-eering – Hebridean Pursuits

Be a kid once more! But this time you’re actually encouraged to jump off cliffs, swim in caves and climb sheer rock faces, during this varied and. Equipment including crash helmets, wet suits and life vests are provided along with expert tuition from experienced instructors. An exciting, adrenaline fuelled mix of rock climbing, swimming, seawater, jumping, exploring and shared adventure. Groups will be of up to 6 people.

Surf Kayaking - Hebridean Pursuits

Surf kayaking is the way forward for kayakers who are looking for a new challenge. An exciting sport in its own right, surfing ‘clean green waves’, ‘being in the pocket ‘, ‘cutting back’ or ‘flat spinning’ is just the best experience. Trips and instruction to all abilities, instructors all have extensive experience in their trade and the activity is run from various locations around the island, parties of 6 or more. Activity lasts 3 – 4 hours.

Windsurfing Super Cross - Spot on Water (equipment courtesy of Boardseeker Magazine)

Windsurfing Supercross is an event designed to showcase the skill and talent of windsurfers and stimulate growth in the sport of windsurfing. The event will be a Supercross format where scores are based on time to negotiate a set course as well as completion of several course features (Jump Buoys, Tack Buoys).

Fishing and Sea Tours Trips - Skippinish Tours

By Arrangement

Fishing and Sea Tours Trips off the beautiful shores of Tiree, from chartered fishing boat can be arranged through Skippinish Tours. Anything from 1 - 4 hour trips to fantastic locationssuch as Fingal’s Cave and Skerryvore Lighthouse. Call 01879 220009 or 07843 250445 to arrange (this activity will incur a charter fee).

Traction Kiting and Buggying Racing - Traction
Kiting

A land based activity which allows you to harness the power of the wind using a four line kite. This power can be used to pull you on a land board, in a buggy or have fun just static flying.

Dingy sailing

Sailing is easy to get into as the basics can be mastered within a few hours, however, it will always offer a challenge, which you will never tire of. Sailors who are interested in all action thrills and spills to take part in the same sport as those wanting take a more leisurely cruise.