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Welcome to our beginner-friendly kayaking course set against the gorgeous backdrop of Dartmouth, Devon. Our team of expert guides will equip you with essential paddling skills, ensuring a fun and engaging experience. Whether you're a novice or seeking to refresh your skills, this course offers the perfect opportunity to learn and enjoy sea kayaking in a supportive environment.
Day 1:
Morning: Introduction to equipment, safety briefing, and basic paddling techniques. You'll learn how to handle your kayak and perform essential strokes.
Afternoon: Guided paddle along the coast, practising strokes and learning rescue techniques. We'll take breaks to discuss tidal planning and navigation, ensuring you're comfortable and confident on the water.
Day 2:
Morning: Advanced paddling techniques and stroke refinement. You'll get hands-on experience with more complex manoeuvres.
Afternoon: A longer journey along the coast, applying your new skills in a real-world setting. We'll spot local wildlife and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The day ends with a review and feedback session to consolidate your learning.
Our courses are held in Dartmouth, Devon, known for its scenic coastline and excellent kayaking conditions. The area offers diverse paddling environments, from calm bays to more challenging waters, perfect for developing your skills.
Meeting point: Coronation Dinghy Park, Coombe Road, Dartmouth, TQ6 9PQ
No prior kayaking experience is required, but a moderate level of fitness is necessary to fully enjoy the course. Participants must be at least 17 years old.
Founded in 2011 by Ben, our centre in Dartmouth boasts a team of over 15 top coaches and more than 40 sea kayaks. Our friendly and highly qualified guides are dedicated to teaching you everything you need to know, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced paddler looking to enhance your skills. We provide all necessary equipment and ensure a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience.
Included with all of our courses is the internationally recognised Paddle UK (formerly British Canoeing) Paddle Start Certificate.
You can receive this, free of charge, as a digital PDF certificate direct from Paddle UK.
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.
A choice of over 40 Sea Kayak’s by P & H, VALLEY, NORTH SHORE, DAGGER, VENTURE, WILDERNESS SYSTEM, WAVESPORT and PERCEPTION.
We also have a large range of Paddles, Buoyancy aids, Cags, Spraydecks, Charts, VHF Radios, Sea Kayak Guides and a range of personal safety equipment for you to try out.
Our waterfront location is 100m from the slipway and we have toilets and secure storage facilities here. For chart work on wild winter days, we have a large comfortable classroom 100m from the kayak base.
Level 1 – Ideally suited to complete beginners, people who have never been in a kayak, but who want a fun experience and to learn the basic skills necessary to enjoy being on the water.
Level 2 – This is by far our most popular course. It is designed as a springboard for people who are keen to learn the skills that will help them start to plan their own kayak trips. Our World-Class Sea Kayak Destination makes each day of the course a unique and memorable experience
Level 3 – This course is aimed at keen Sea Paddlers who understand the fundamentals, and want to take their skills to the next level. Ideally they should be paddling regularly with a club and have some self rescue technique’s or a good roll.
Level 4 - You should be an active and experienced sea paddler; over the years you should have undertaken some longer and more challenging expeditions. You should already have the ability to be an active part of the group and know how to help others if they get into difficulty.
We recommend wearing comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.
You should also bring cag and dry trousers or a dry suit, wetsuit boots or kayak boots, and any personal gear you own.
Operated by Sea Kayak Devon, a partner of adventuro.
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