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Blairvadach Sailing And Outdoor Centre

Blairvadach Sailing and Outdoor Centre is one of Scotland's largest residential outdoor education centres, situated on the east shore of Gare Loch near Rhu, Helensburgh, just south of the Arrochar Alps and adjacent to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

This location provides direct access to a wide range of water and land environments suited to outdoor education.

The centre offers sailing from a purpose-built slipway with a floating teaching platform, running RYA-approved courses for beginners and experienced sailors alike.

Additional water-based activities include kayaking, canoeing, and powerboating, while land programmes cover climbing, hiking, and mountain biking.

Qualified instructors deliver both residential and non-residential programmes to participants of all ages and abilities.


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