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We aim to offer our students courses and tuition to whatever level they aspire. For outlines of our most popular courses, please see the Courses and Booking page.
As an absolute beginner wishing to enter the sport of Sea Kayaking, our low student to instructor ratio ensures optimum safety and learning, whilst allowing great flexibility for different needs. We offer Indoor 'Kayak Safety & Core Skills’ Pool courses which increase water confidence and safety, as well as rescue skills to suit different situations, core stability and preventing a capsize and how to manoeuvre your kayak.
All in the comfort of an indoor heated pool!
For 'young adventurers' between the age of 10 - 14, we may advise a Pool Course prior to paddling on the sea, in order to increase confidence and enjoyment at this important stage. Due to varying individual stages of development, we do not give specific age restrictions or guarantees.
For those who want to get straight onto the sea, we offer beginners Sea Kayak Trips, where you can experience sea kayaking and our 'Discover Sea Kayaking' courses aimed at beginners or those with little or no experience in sea kayaking.
WE PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY KIT AND EQUIPMENT, HIGH QUALITY AS STANDARD.
Coaching sessions are typically two hours in duration, from meeting at the beach 'til returning to the put-in.
Progression
Both of the above courses complement one another, and provide a sound base of skills and awareness from which individuals can enter and progress in the sport. Following this and for those with existing skills, we offer Structured Courses on the sea and in the pool, to acquire new skills and progress their personal paddling. A 'weekly session' PLP pathway is also available, see below.
Students can progress through British Canoe Union (the National Governing Body for Paddlesport in the UK) NEW BCU Performance Awards - Star Tests when skills are suitably ready. Our courses and programs also suit those who have their own kit and equipment.
Adventure Club
“a network of like minded people who want to regularly experience unforgettable adventures on (and off) the Isle of Man, under the guidance of our qualified, experienced instructors”
For those who wish to continue paddling with us on a regular basis, being part of the adventure club is a far reaching lifestyle choice, and alongside the social aspects runs our progressive learning program.
Progressive Learning Program (PLP)
Available as multi-day block courses - for complete packages including B+B or Hotel accommodation please see package pages.
As part of our ongoing commitment to raising the level of outdoor skills and safety on and off Island, we introduce modules of the Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning Course at an early stage. This is certificated when all modules are completed and signed off. We also regularly practice many elements of the BCU Foundation Safety and Rescue Award. When students are sufficiently practiced, an assessment for the Award will be offered.
Private Tuition
For small groups who want the session or trip to themselves. This particularly suits students who have a specific objective they wish to concentrate on.
One to One Tuition also Available - in all cases please contact us to discuss your requirements.
For prices of all sessions and courses, please see the prices page
For intermediate and advanced sea kayaking courses and trips please contact us.
