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KAYAK Intro (Group session)

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  • 1 hr

  • Max 10 people

Learn to KAYAK with MIW!

Highlights

  • Learn the basics of paddling on the water
  • Cover the essentials of water safety
  • Explore on the water if time permits
  • Use the included board, paddle and buoyancy aid

Description

Our Kayak session is the perfect introduction to this great sport. The aim is to get everyone paddling around confidently.

On the water we will cover the basics of paddling and safety to get you going as fast as possible. Once going and time permitting we often go for a little explore to really discover what this sport is about.


What’s included: Board & Paddle & Buoyancy Aid

Also available to Hire: Wetsuits


When: Wednesday at 4.15pm & Sunday at 11.45am





Requirements

This is a group lesson of up to 5 adults and not suitable for those under 14

What to bring

  1. A cap if it is very sunny or hat for winter
  2. Sunglasses on a string
  3. Suncream
  4. Water
  5. Wetsuit boots or neoprene beach shoes (if you have them) or you can borrow some of ours.


Itinerary

  1. We will cover the basics of paddling and safety to get you going as fast as possible.
  2. Once going and time permitting we often go for a little explore to really discover what this sport is about.
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    Mersea Island Watersports

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    West Mersea, GB

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From £30.00 per person
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    Free cancellation

    Up to 1 day in advance

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See what people are saying about Mersea Island Watersports.

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Two hours relaxed kayaking, fun weaving between the boats and then getting out onto the sea. Equipment was perfect and it was quick and easy to get into the water. Only issue was lack of parking nearby.

david stedman

david stedman

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We’ve just spent a couple of hours doing a paddle boarding lesson with Mark - a fabulous morning on the water. Highly recommend the facilities and the people who do a great job there running it. Some of us were a bit ...

stuart barnes

stuart barnes

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Had 2 amazing kayak lessons with Mark, sessions have been so relaxing and Mark makes you confident, such a nice guy.

Carol Cobb

Carol Cobb

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Rented a double kayak with my teenage son in late May. We explored the tidal river for an hour paddling up stream first. It was fun and active. I was impressed by the team at Mersea Island Watersports in terms of the ...

K L

K L

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‘I had a really great time. We had a relaxed lesson and got taught lots of fun and things. Mark was a really nice instructor and helped me be confident to paddle on my own. Thank for an amazing lesson Mark One!’ Ada 🙂

Ada Trundle

Ada Trundle

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