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TARANSAY
7 DAY OUTDOOR ACTIVITY ADVENTURE COURSE
Fancy being a castaway for a week on TARANSAY a deserted island in the Outer Hebrides, (Scotland)?
Just like Ben Fogle on Castaway 2000, only you come home earlier,
No Activity is Compulsory, if you don't want to do it then don't
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED FOR ANY ACTIVITY, TUITION GIVEN
Taransay 2007 Slideshow Click to See
You are not roughing it by any means, you sleep in a bed, get 3 meals served up to you a day,
Some people are under the impression you eat what is on the island,
You couldnt be farther away from the truth,
Self service breakfast of porridge, cereal, toast etc
Lunch may be soup or bacon rolls etc
Dinner may be curry and rice, potatoes veg and meat
Supper may be scones, buns etc
Menu too big to mention
This is all cooked for you and served
And we have a traditional Scottish Dinner 1 night
The island is over 3000 acres in all, The only way to and from the island is by sea or air, Your final approach to the island will be by high speed ribs, as pictured below,
Taransay 2007 Taransay 2008
On reaching the shoreline you will find yourself amongst some of the most picturesque beaches and breathtaking views, You will soon discover the peace and tranquility that you will be sharing with the Red Deer, abundant Seals etc, and we don't even expect you to sleep rough (unless you want to), The Island you will be going to is deserted with no civilisation whatsoever!
This island was the setting for various TV productions, Castaway 2000, The most recent we have done was for The New Paul O' Grady Show, We will have the use of all the buildings on the island so we will have basic comforts such as a roof over our heads, indoor fireplaces, WC's and even the luxury of a shower, don't be mistaken your accommodation is very basic,
A great chance for the budding photographer to entwine outdoor survival skills, outdoor activities and photography all in one,
This course is all about people sharing any of their outdoor experiences with others, putting them into practice and learning new outdoor skills,
Sandy beaches and clean sea water,
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Tranquility, peace, relaxation, all that one would expect from a deserted Island,
Apart from the activities you will have to do when you are with us on our 7 Day Course
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SOME ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ARE
Bow Work, complete your own Long Bow which you will take home fully finished after you have shaped, stained, sealed and tested,
Fletching, make your own Arrows to go along with your Bow, also to take home with you,
Leathercraft, including arm guards, and finger tabs etc for your Bow and Sheaths for your knives,
Trying their New Bows out
Making your own Bushcraft knives or Tools, Learn how to make a Forge (a must if you want to continue at home), complete your own rough Bushcraft Knife or Tools and also complete a Bushcraft Knife from the best steels available, these Knives or Tools will be going home with you as well,
Some clients working on creels
Selection of Bushcraft knives made from good steel
Coastal Work, including how to make a fishing net and put it into use, Fish Traps, discovering Shellfish etc, make creels and put them into water,
Beachcombing, scour the shoreline for all the gems that have been washed up and put them to use, for example: driftwood to make your own Bow Drill Kits to take home, old drums to make our BBQ's or Ovens, and so on,
Knot Work, discover useful knots for various uses,
Woodcraft, carve your own spoons, sporks or other items,
Refreshing outdoor survival skills, you will have a refresher course on outdoor skills as you go along during the 7 days, forward planning and being prepared, including health & hygiene in the field, sourcing & purifying water, fire lighting by natural methods, the uses of flint, skinning, gutting and wild cooking, signaling for help etc etc,
These are only some of the activities you will be covering during your stay with us on the deserted island, other activities are included but will be put into practice when you are there.
You may leave us exhausted but with an experience you will never forget, Getting to the island is an experience of its own as you cannot just walk to it,
The activities above will be split up to allow plenty of free time to explore the island at your leisure, to take photos of the abundant Red Deer, do some Seal watching, check out the caves, or simply take a walk, get in a spot of fishing (sea fishing, or fresh water Brown trout), as usual this will all take place in as humerous and light hearted and relaxed way that we can,
We will also put together a little competition maybe something to suit all the budding archers, or the occasional beach BBQ and so on,
The price below covers: Your Course Fee, and all travelling from our premises in Ayrshire including road and ferry costs to and from the island, all food, drinks and accommodation, It also covers material prices for all the items you will be taking home,
You have at least 3 square meals a day, fully cooked and served up to you,
This course is available to a very limited number of people, and places cannot be secured until your deposit is received at which time you will receive all details and kit list, First come First served,
We offer an easy payment scheme, where you pay the deposit and a few months later another payment (May), then the balance on arrival to our premises for the course
Taransay 2009
22nd - 29th August
BOOK NOW!!!!! JUST PAY DEPOSIT
LIMITED PLACES LEFT
Price £749.99 per person
DEPOSIT £199.00
Some Testimonials from this year's trip 2008
This was a tremendous trip We all had amazing time The group was great
The staff was amazing the venue beyond expectation We are all proud of the work we did and learned to do Sophia is going to be showing her steel, knives and bow and sharing some of these photos with her class at school tomorrow Her face when she finished her final knife will always live in memory and heart
All we can all say is thank you
Being from the States don't know when or if we will get to join the survival and safety school again But if we can we will Best Joe Futerman USA (lobster man)
Any Negatives? The only one I can think of was having to come back home
Positives? I learnt a lot, worked a lot, ate a lot and laughed a lot. What more can you ask for?
I can't remember the last time I felt so relaxed after a holiday,
There is a line that goes "There are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet", On the Taransay trip it was more like family than friends.
Would you consider returning in the future? Definitely, I will be booking for Taransay 2009 in the next few days Pete G (adopted son)
Any Negatives? None at all
Positives? Every part of trip was just the dogs food was great
Alan knows more than any man should when you can get a real answer from him you just don,t know when he is serious
Jan makes the best scones in scotland I think i put on a stone while there
Would you consider returning in the future? Oh Yes just try to keep me away Nev O (wicksy)
Any Negatives? the whole thing was over too quickly
Positives? The whole thing was a great Experience, every thing was put across to us in a fun way
Would you consider returning in the future? i will definately make the effort to go again next year Mike L (capman)
Gift Vouchers Available All Year Round
     
Contact: Alan Jan
Toni Geoff
Telephone: 01292 532372 or 07753313906
Or you can make cheques payable to: OUTDOOR EXTREME
Send To: Hillend House, Waterside by Patna, AYR, KA6 7JH
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