Laura
Absolutely brilliant experience, would highly recommend to everyone!
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Two days of coaching take paddlers who already hold a paddle into skeg use, trim, edging and a first feel of tide between estuary and headland. The group tries a range of boats so you can feel how each one tracks in wind. Distances sit around 12 to 16 km across the two days, with stops for drills rather than a race.
Each morning starts with kit and a brief, then time on the water that mixes drills with a journey leg. Coaches stop to work edging, skeg and trim, then put those habits back into a paddle. We carry a waterproof camera and share images afterwards.
Venues follow the forecast: Oddicombe or Meadfoot for Hopes Nose, Paignton backwaters, Brixham and Berry Head, Dart access from Kingswear, or Teign routes from Shaldon or Coombe Cellars. Both days finish so you can go home overnight. We send each morning's pin before you travel.
Launch sites are chosen for the syllabus and the wind, not a single beach every time. Oddicombe and Meadfoot suit headland work; Paignton, Brixham, the Dart and the Teign give estuary and tide.
The water is the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark and neighbouring South Devon slips. Parking notes come with the pin for each morning.
Eighteen and over, because the days use solo touring kayaks on coastal legs. You should already be comfortable with a forward stroke and some time on the water, not a first sit in a boat.
Tell us where you have paddled when you request dates. Bring snacks, water and layers to wear under dry kit. Both days finish so you can go home overnight.
Groups stay at six, which keeps time for feedback on boat fit and how you edge. Coaches here work these coasts through the year, so the drills match real estuary and headland water.
A range of boats sits on the sand so you can feel the difference, rather than staying in one craft for two days. Images from the water are sent afterwards.
We confirm the launch for each morning when we approve your dates. That may be Oddicombe, Meadfoot, Paignton, Brixham, Kingswear, Shaldon or Coombe Cellars, depending on the syllabus and forecast.
Parking notes come with the pin. Check your messages the evening before each day so you are not driving to the wrong slip.
Yes. You should already be comfortable with a forward stroke and some time on the water. The two days build skeg, trim and edging, not a first launch.
Send a short note about where you have paddled when you request dates. We will say whether this block is the right step.
Eighteen. The days use solo touring kayaks on coastal legs with tidal movement, so the block is written for adults rather than mixed family groups.
Tell us any health notes when you request dates so coaches can plan pacing and venue choice for the two mornings.
Most two-day blocks cover roughly 12 to 16 km in total, split between drills and journey legs rather than one long crossing.
Exact distance follows the group, the wind and the launch. We adjust the pace so coaching is not rushed and everyone can absorb the drills.
The pin for each morning comes with your confirmation. Venues include Oddicombe, Meadfoot, Paignton, Brixham, Kingswear, Shaldon and Coombe Cellars.
Check messages the evening before each day. The launch can move if the forecast shifts.
Skeg use in wind, trim, edging to turn and hold a line, and a first feel of tide between estuary and headland. Time is also given to planning a short trip with peers.
The mix follows the water you can reach that day. Coaches stop for drills, then put the habit back into a paddle.
Yes, if the craft suits the planned venues. Tell us when you request dates so we can confirm loading.
Many people train in our fleet so they can try more than one boat. Either way, say so before you travel.
Boats, paddles, buoyancy aids and technical clothing when the weather turns. A range of craft sits on the sand so you can feel the difference.
Bring snacks, water and layers to wear underneath. Leave phones in the car unless you have a case you are happy to get wet.
Snacks, drinking water, shorts or a sports top in summer, warm layers in cooler months, old or wet shoes, a towel and sun cream.
Transport to each morning's launch is not included. Pack a bag for wet kit at the end of each day.
Between two and six. One-person, two-person, four-person and six-person options are shown when you request dates.
Tell us your headcount in advance. Extra people cannot join on the sand without warning.
We swap launch sites or shorten an exposed leg if wind or swell makes the planned water unsafe. Rain alone does not stop the course.
Technical clothing is available when the air drops. We contact you as early as we can if a morning pin has to change.
We are a passionate team of experienced sea kayakers based in the beautiful Torbay area. Our mission is to provide safe, fun, and memorable guided kayaking trips that showcase the breathtaking scenery and rich wildlife of the English Riviera.
From our base at Oddicombe Beach within Babbacombe Bay, we are a specialist adventure operator in geology and wildlife tours throughout the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark. Whether you are learning a new paddle sport or planning an unforgettable family day out, we deliver sea kayak and SUP training, tours, and watersports beach hire with expert guidance and all the equipment you need.
Absolutely brilliant experience, would highly recommend to everyone!
Kieran was an organised, pleasant, knowledgeable and interesting tour guide. Also clearly, a very good kayaka. The only critique would be the size of the group. It was just too long to get everyone geared up and at the cave for all kayaks to go into and out. Otherwise a…
Great, good local knowledge, friendly instructor. Lots of wildlife and little adventures had. Recommend.
Amazing experience, would highly recommend to anyone!
Jose was very friendly and helpful! The bikes he provided were great for the price, and we enjoyed a unique gravel bike adventure in Spain. There were very few other companies offering gravel bike rentals. I would 100% recommend this adventure with Jose to any travelers in Spain looking to…
It was really enjoyable. I had never done kayaking before but after some short, simple clear instruction I was confidently making it way along the coastline. It was great to see things from the water you would've otherwise have been able to get a view of. I would definitely do…
Excellent day out with super efficient Kieran and Sam. Even a novice like me finally cracked the code to a good kayaking. The caves, guided tour on geological formations punctuated by marshmallow roasting and fossil hunting truly enhanced the overall experience. Would love to do it again. Plus - a…
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