HOU CANOES NAMED AS GLENMORE LODGE CANOE SPONSOR
2ND FEBRUARY 2015: Glenmore Lodge is announcing today that Hou Canoes will be the official canoe sponsor of the Paddle Sport department, the new partnership will run from February 2015 – December 2017.
Head of Paddle Sports at Glenmore Lodge, Dave Rossetter says: “I am delighted to announce that Hou Canoes are our new canoe partner. The brand represents excellent quality and they are manufacturing an first-rate range of open canoes. Using the latest technology and materials their boats offer exceptional durability and strength - which is perfect to meet with the requirements of the Glenmore Lodge canoe courses”.
He continues: “Our stores are equipped with market leading equipment from a range of leading sponsors, having Hou Canoes on board will further reinforce that we have the highest quality kit for customers”.
The new partnership will offer course participants the option to use the Hou range of canoes which include their three layer PE boats – Hou 13, 14, 15 and 16 models. Annually the boats will be replenished which presents course participants with continuous access to market leading boats.
Glenmore Lodge instructional staff will have the opportunity to provide feedback on boat designs and features which will in turn influence future developments to the Hou Canoe range. The Hou series of boats arriving at Glenmore Lodge from March 2015 include:
Hou 13
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The Hou 13 is a lightweight solo canoe that also has the capacity to carry a small load. The shorter length and responsive handling
makes it one of the most fun canoes in the Hou range.
Hou14
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The Hou 14 is an ideal canoe for solo or tandem paddling. It is the bigger brother to the Hou 13 and provides a faster straight line speed and a higher load capacity.
Hou 15
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The Hou 15 is a great all-round canoe that is both efficient at paddling and load carrying. It is an ideal choice for weekend trips away.
Hou16
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The Hou 16 is a fantastic all-round canoe with plenty of room for carrying all your gear for multi day adventures or for taking the kids out on family day trips.
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General Manager of Hou Canoes, Justin Snell, says: ‘We are very happy to be working in partnership with Glenmore Lodge, we will be utilising the vast experience of the Lodge team to further improve all aspects of the brand as well as working to further promote both brands through the on-going program. Watch out for further Lodge related announcements very soon!".
Each year, Paddle Aport courses at Glenmore Lodge are growing in popularity and has seen the roll out of increasing numbers of skills and qualification courses.
To see the full range of 2015 Glenmore Lodge paddle sport courses visit www.glenmorelodge.org.uk and for further information on Hou Canoes visit www.houcanoes.com
For more information or to arrange ay interviews please contact Marketing and PR Manager, Lisa Anderson on 01479 861 256 or email lisa.anderson@glenmorelodge.org.uk
Notes to editors
Glenmore Lodge is Scotland's National Outdoor Training Centre and has an international reputation as a leader in the field of outdoor leadership training and assessment. They also offer a diverse programme of courses accessible to anyone wishing to learn the skills necessary to recreate safely in the outdoors.
Some of the UK's most experienced and highly qualified professionals provide coaching and instruction in rock and ice climbing, mountaineering, kayaking on river, sea and surf, open canoeing, mountain biking, orienteering and skiing.
The Lodge is based in the centre of the Cairngorms National Park - Britain's largest National Park.
The Lodge itself has a climbing wall, gym, kayak rolling pool, sauna, tutorial rooms, a lecture theatre, residential accommodation and bar.
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