RACHAEL BUCKNILL
I think my granddaughter & partner found the return paddle quite hard against the stream but Rob their guide was really kind & understanding. Thank you Rob!
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Experience the excitement of surfing in a sea kayak at one of the best surf beaches on the South Coast. This course is designed for those who are already confident in a kayak and are looking to elevate their skills. With the perfect waves and expert guidance, you'll learn to surf with ease.
On the first day, you'll start with a morning welcome and introduction, including a review of the day’s objectives and a safety briefing. The session begins by launching from the Avon estuary, where you’ll practise basic surf kayak techniques on small waves. After a break for lunch, the afternoon focuses on building confidence with larger waves and advanced manoeuvres. The day ends with a group debrief and feedback session.
On the second day, you'll begin with a warm-up and a recap of the previous day’s skills. The morning session will involve tackling intermediate waves, with an emphasis on improving timing and control. After a lunch break, the final session will allow you to test your skills on the larger waves further down the beach. The course concludes with a comprehensive debrief, personalised feedback, and recommendations for continued improvement.
Bantham Beach, located in Devon, offers ideal conditions for surf kayaking with its sheltered launch area in the Avon estuary and a variety of wave sizes to suit all skill levels.
Participants should be confident in a sea kayak and have a basic understanding of kayaking techniques. A reasonable level of fitness is also required.
We offer guided sea kayak trips and skills courses for all abilities from our base in Dartmouth, Devon. Established in 2011, our centre was founded by Ben after an extensive search across the British Isles. We now boast a team of over 15 top coaches and a wide selection of 40+ sea kayaks.
Our friendly, highly qualified guides provide all necessary equipment and tailored instruction, whether you are a beginner or looking to advance your skills. Our stable and easy-to-control sea kayaks make exploring the coast a breeze. We also offer large double kayaks for those who prefer extra stability.
While we provide all essential equipment, experienced paddlers are encouraged to bring their own technical kit if possible.
This includes a cag and dry trousers or dry suit, buoyancy aid, wetsuit boots or kayak boots, sea kayak towline, torch and light sticks, marine knife, whistle, first aid kit, sea kayak repair kit, VHF radio, and personal flares.
Remember, sea kayaks have ample storage space, so feel free to bring anything you need to stay comfortable.
Prior surf kayaking experience is not required, but participants should be confident in a sea kayak and have a basic understanding of kayaking techniques.
This course is designed to help you build on existing skills and learn new surf-specific techniques.
The minimum age for this course is 17 years old. Participants under 18 will need a consent form signed by a parent or guardian.
Absolutely! You are welcome to bring your own sea kayak if you prefer. Our guides are experienced with a variety of equipment and can help you get the most out of your personal kayak.
If you choose to use our equipment, rest assured it is top-quality and well-maintained.
To ensure you get lots of personal attention and coaching we have a maximum Coach/Client ratio of 1:6. You can expect to meet likeminded people with a passion for the outdoors.
Our friendly welcoming instructors are full of enthusiasm for Sea Kayaking and they will help the group get the most from the course in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Accommodation is not included in the price.
We'd be happy to recommend local accommodation upon request. Please use the contact details on your booking form to ask us for our suggestions!
I think my granddaughter & partner found the return paddle quite hard against the stream but Rob their guide was really kind & understanding. Thank you Rob!
We had a great time. The instructor made us feel constantly reassured that we were in good hands. He was also really knowledgeable about the area and able to introduce us to great opportunities to explore various caves and coves during our training.
Operated by Sea Kayak Devon, a partner of adventuro.
Somerset and Dorset, United Kingdom
From £195
