sea kayak award (2 days)

• Practise route planning around weather, tides and sea conditions
• Develop techniques to manoeuvre your kayak effectively
• Learn decision-making and sea kayak rescue skills
• Set up and use sea kayaking equipment

The Sea Kayak Award is perfect for kayakers looking to progress to a closed cockpit sea kayak and develop the practical and theory skills for coastal paddling. Run over two days (with an opportunity for assessment and certification) this course is all about developing skills and building confidence in a beautiful and dynamic environment.

Guided by a qualified and experienced sea kayak coach, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to paddle in winds up to force 3, in and in tides up to 1 knot. Through a combination of theory and practical sessions, together you’ll cover:

1. Equipment – use and set up
2. Route Planning- weather, tides and sea conditions, plus basic navigation
3. Personal Sea Kayak Skills – techniques to allow you to effectively manoeuvre your boat
4. Rescue Skills – Decision-making and sea kayak rescue

This award can be taken in a closed cockpit sea kayak or a sit on top kayak.

bring your own sea kayak and kit or use one of our beginner friendly boats and equipment.

course cost includes BCAB certification fee

planning on bringing your own kit? get in touch with us before to discus kit!

paddlers will need food and drink for both days.

kit provided:

wet-suit +boots

spraydeck

closed cockpit sea kayak + paddle

pfd+helmet

safety equipment relevant to the course.

1. Be physically fit enough for two full days of paddle sport on the sea
2. have some kayaking experience preferably on the sea (not essential) and be able to control their kayak over a distance and make simple turns.

We have all the personal paddling and safety equipment you may need for this course.

You are welcome to bring your own paddling equipment and boat. please get in touch to discuss suitability.

Please bring :

1. towel and swim wear (for under the wetsuit)
2. cloths for changing into after your day of paddling
3. food and drink suitable for a day on the sea
4. sun cream/ hat and any medication you may require
5. Any personal paddling equipment that you might already own.

Please note - we don’t have any changing facilities, therefore you will be getting changed on the beach so please bring a changing robe or large towel.

day 1 : meet at center 9:30

finish around 4:30

day 2 :meet at center 9:30

finish around 4:30

due to the nature of the sea course content will be adjusted to fit the group and the conditions.