SEA KAYAKING COURSES

The Isle of Wight has an incredibly varied coast line, from the multitude of sheltered bays to the caves and stacks of Freshwater cliffs to the exposure of the tidal race at St Catherine point and of course the well known views of the Needles. The Isle of Wight offers varied sea kayaking for all abilities.

We always aim to provide a very personal service with our sea kayak courses, keeping to a very small coach to student ratio, you will be in a group of between two and six people and it is often possible to arrange a personal course if there are two of you.

Isle of Wight Sea Kayaking run the largest number of sea kayak courses in the South by far; the reason for this is we have the best equipment, the most experienced coaches and the widest range of fantastic locations - we take pride and have a passion for introducing people to the awesome world of sea kayaking. If you are considering booking with another organisation in the South ask them a few questions first - will you be using full specification expedition sea kayaks or just the basic models; will you be doing your course based outside of a centre with a noisy powerboat buzzing around you; will your course be based on an estuary or inner city river - you may be surprised at what you are not being told!
 
If you are new to Sea Kayaking take a look at our Sea Kayaking - First Experiences Page
 
     
 

Introduction to Sea Kayaking 1 Day

Designed for those who may never have been in a kayak before and wishing to take the challenge, this course will cover all the basics and incorporate the BCU Paddlesport Start Award. Relaxed and flexible, this Introduction to Sea Kayaking will build confidence and instil a desire to try more.
Prerequisite ability: None
Cost: £70

Sea Kayak Core Skills - 1 Day

A foundation Sea Kayak course aimed at participants who may already have some experience of paddling in other disciplines and who want to transfer and adapt those skills for Sea Kayaking.

Prerequisite ability: Kayak experience equivalent to BCU 2* Award
Cost: £70
   

Sea Kayak Core Skills Development - 3* Sea Training

A consolidation course, building on and developing the understanding and concepts established during the one day course.

Introducing the elements of the BCU 3* Award, participants can expect to explore factors such as tides, trip planning, equipment, navigation, personal skills and rescues.___D
Prerequisite ability: Sea Kayak Core Skills - 1 Day or equivalent experience
Cost: £160
 

Rough Water Handling Skills - 1 Day

This one day course is for sea kayakers wanting to develop their skills in rough water and surf. Utilising the various sized tidal races and surf beaches of the island, depending on your skills and experience, to enhance your skills and awareness within races, overfalls and surf.

Prerequisite ability: BCU 3 star (new)
Cost: £75

Rough Water Handling Skills - 2 Day

This two day course is for sea kayakers wanting to develop their skills in rough water and surf. Utilising the various sized tidal races and surf beaches of the island, depending on your skills and experience, to enhance your skills and awareness within races, overfalls and surf.
Prerequisite ability: BCU 3 star (new)
Cost: £160
   

BCU Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning

Designed to 'compliment the areas covered by the 4* Sea Leader Award', this course 'enables students to plan and navigate effectively on coastal journeys in moderate sea conditions'. It can be accessed either as part of the 4* Sea Leader Award Training or as a stand alone course for clubs and other organisations.
Prerequisite ability:BCU 3* Award Theory Element or equivalent
Cost: £70
 

Incident Management/Safety and Rescue

This two day course will have you reacting to incidents in an efficient and professional way. You will learn how to deal with the incidents that occur on the sea using the approaches used to train professional coaches and leaders - it will also more than likely include an element of coasteering - as well as trying real time practice in rough water, with lots of rough water landings; prepare to get wet!
Prerequisite ability: BCU 3 star (new)
Cost: £160
 

1:1 Coaching

This day is set by you, covering what you want to cover. With dedicated one to one coaching from a highly qualified and experienced coach you will progress quickly, with your skills and knowledge advancing at a pace that suits you.

Prerequisite ability: None - Advanced
Cost: £160
 
 
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