Sail Scotland

Diving
Scotland's underwater environment is as rugged as its landscape - an unpolluted home for a wide variety of marine fora and fauna and many superb wreck diving opportunities. You can visit unspoiled clear water diving destinations all around the Scottish coast.

Scotland's dive centres and licensed skippers are safe and reliable, and there are many recognised diver training organisations.

Sub Aqua Club
The Cockburn Centre,
40 Bogmoor Place,
GLASGOW G51 4TQ.
Tel & Fax: 0141 425 1021.
E-mail: ab@hqssac.demon.co.uk

Windsurfing
Scotland's superb venues all around the coast are a magnet to wind-surfers. Prestwick, Troon, Machrihanish, Tiree, Thurso, Gullane, Elie and the Outer Hebrides all have unique attractions in various weather conditions.

Christine Spreiter sums it up: "For the more adventurous there are endless opportunities to discover your own favourite spot. Scotland is a windy place, with plenty of coastline. If you are coming to Scotland, bring your board and have a blast!"

RYA Scotland
Caledonia House,
South Gyle,
EDINBURGH EH12 9DQ.
Tel: 0131 317 7388,
Fax: 0131 317 8566.

Canoeing and Kayaking
Scotland's coasts and rivers offer canoeists at every level of competence the opportunity of adventure, choose from sea passages, white water slalom, wilderness touring, or just a quiet paddle on a tranquil loch.

To get West Coast Information Sheets, and more, contact:

Scottish Canoe Association
Caledonia House,
South Gyle,
Edinburgh, EH12 9DQ.
Tel: 0131 317 7314.
Fax: 0131 317 7319.
E-mail: scaadmin@dircon.co.uk

Water Skiing
Scotland can boast excellent facilities for water ski enthusiasts at three principal centres - the Scottish National Water Ski Centre at Dunfermline, the Loch Lomond Water Ski Club, and Lochearnhead Watersports Centre.

Scottish Water Ski Association
c/o Scottish National Water Ski Centre,
Town Loch,
Townhill,
Dunfermline, KY12 0HT.
Tel: 01383 620123,
Fax: 01383 620122.

Rafting
A number of companies offer White Water Rafting packages. Further information from:

Scottish Canoe Association
Caledonia House,
South Gyle,
EDINBURGH, EH12 9DQ.
Tel: 0131 317 7314,
Fax: 0131 317 7319.
E-mail: scaadmin@dircon.co.uk

Access to Waterways
Checking with your sports organisation, asking permission locally, and being considerate to other water users is a good rule of thumb.

Other watersports and general sports enquiries can be directed to:

Scottish Sports Council
Caledonia House,
South Gyle,
EDINBURGH, EH12 9DQ.
Tel: 0131 317 7200,
Fax: 0131 317 7202.