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 experianced 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!

Our two day courses include two nights B&B accommodation at the Sandpipers Hotel, where we are based, although the cost of this (£30 per night) can be deducted if wish to stay elsewhere or are not planning on arriving untill the morning of the course. Similarly if you are on a one day course and wish to stay let us know in good time and we will ensure your booked in.
     
 

Introduction to Sea Kayaking 1 Day

This 1 day course is for those who have never tried kayaking and want to be introduced to the world of Sea Kayaking.

You will go through the fundamental strokes and basic rescues then go off to explore parts of the coast that are only be accessible by kayak.___
Prerequisite ability: Some kayak experience
Download Course Notes
Cost: £70 Dates: Most weeks and weekends year round
   

Introduction to Sea Kayaking 2 Day

A 2 day residential course aimed at those who want to be introduced to the world of Sea Kayaking.

You will spend two days looking at all aspects of sea kayaking, by the end of the course you should be confident to plan and run simple sea kayak trips of your own._
Prerequisite ability: Some kayak experience
Download Course Notes
Cost: £200 Dates: Most weeks and weekends year round
   

Intermediate Sea Kayaking

A 2 day course aimed at the novice sea kayaker who wants to further their skills towards becoming self sufficient.

We will cover amongst other things tides, trip planning, equipment, navigation personal skills and rescues....... All equipment is provided. ___D
Prerequisite ability: Intro Sea Kayak Course
Download Course Notes
Cost: £200 Dates: Year round
 

Rough Water Handling Skills

This 1 day course is for sea kayakers wanting to develop their skills in rough water and surf. We will utilise 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)
Download Course Notes
Cost: £75 Dates: contact for details

Rough Water Handling Skills

This 2 day course is for sea kayakers wanting to develop their skills in rough water and surf. We will utilise 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)
Download Course Notes
Cost: £200 Dates: contact for details
   

Coastal Planning and Navigation Course

Will give you the skills to plan day and multi day coastal based trips; looking at charts and maps, compass work, buoys and lights, tides and currents, and timings. It will include a short practical session focusing on deck top navigation. ---------- This course is run as a part of the four star training, if you wish to attend just this part of the course please get in touch with us for details.
Prerequisite ability: Intro sea kayak course
Download Course Notes
Cost: £70 Dates: contact for details
 

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)
Download Course Notes
Cost: £200 Dates: contact for details
 

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: £150 Dates: contact for details
 
 
01983 209471 | enquiries@iow-seakayaking.co.uk | 01983 209471
HOME > COURSES > SEA KAYAK