About Us

Mission Statement

"To promote and facilitate sustainable quality outdoor education through adventurous experiences, on the Isle of Man; maintaining our high standards of safety, fun and learning. Within this spectacular 'playground', encourage and provide continuous coach training and development; thus ensuring our coaches are well qualified and motivated, enabling them to give the best possible customer focused experience"

A short history...

Keirron Tastagh founded Adventurous Experiences to realise a long term dream of creating a business which involved his love of the outdoors and his passion for his home and place of birth - the Isle of Man. Initially organising a  sea kayak symposium to gauge public interest, Keirron began establishing the sport of Sea Kayaking on the Island, attracting paddlers from all over the world. The symposium was to develop to host the annual 'International Training Weekend'.

With this foundation in place, and participation in sea kayaking growing, Keirron then introduced other Adventure Sports which are both his hobbies and profession. To enhance the personalised service for his regular clients, the Adventure Club was officially launched. Utilising natural progression through training, Keirron designed the  'Progressive Learning Program' as the practical structure of the club. Local long term students (and future coaches) of Adventurous Experiences were then offered further training and mentoring in advanced sea conditions, navigation, leadership and coaching.

From the inception, the centre was supported by Nigel Dennis and the SKUK network of coaches including Pete Jones and Trys Morris. This process; combined with external delivery of the BCU Coaching and Leadership Awards, ensured input of new ideas and guaranteed the high standards Keirron prides himself in keeping. As qualified and experienced professionals, all coaches continue their regular performance training and development in sea kayaking and other areas of expertise.

Keirron is an experienced expedition leader, initially completing his training and working for Nigel Dennis in North Wales; delivering outdoor education through various disciplines. Whilst there; Keirron embarked upon and led on Expeditions whenever possible, including Isle of Man Youth Expeditions, organised by veteran Youth Expedition Leader - Lesley Sleight.

Keirron fostered Lesley's passion for positive life-changing youth development through this medium, and carried this through into Adventurous Experiences. And so the  Youth Scholarship Program was born. Another benefit of this exceptional community project is that on return from Expedition, students who wish to follow a career in 'Outdoor Pursuits', can then apply to take year out, working full time as Keirron's assistant. Recent success stories are Sam Murphy and Becca Goodson - who then studied full time at university, with employment at Adventurous Experiences during non-term time and a full time position offered on conclusion of their studies.

Adventurous Experiences now offer Sea Kayaking, Coasteering sessions, Rock Climbing and Abseiling, Gorge Scrambling, Hill Navigation, Team Building, Bushcraft and 'Survival' - to suit individual or larger group needs. We cater for absolute beginners as well as those with experience. Explore secret places; view the spectacular cliffs, colourful marine caves and abundant wildlife! Allow the view from a kayak to give you a new perspective on life.

We ensure coaching ratios are a maximum of 4 students to each coach and keep all experiences to a similar ratio. This ratio is regularly lower, further aiding the delivery of our key service areas of safety, fun and learning. Through shared experiences, progression and journeying we promote discovery and self-reliancy.

If you are planning a trip to the Isle of Man, we will be more than happy to assist where possible and to share with you our local knowledge and experience. Feel free to e-mail us with your plans and we will help with accurate information and advice. We look forward to meeting you and you will be assured of a warm welcome.

We aim to offer our students experiences, courses, trips and tuition to whatever level they aspire and if a particular aspect in which you are interested is not clearly visible on the site please contact us and we will endeavour to fulfil your wishes.

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