Established Est. 2004

Kayak Festival

The 7 Kingdoms: Isle of Man Sea Kayak Festival
‘Explore the island’s Tidal Races and Overfalls’

Festival Weekend 28 / 29 September 2020

Based from Port Erin, with easy access to several areas of spectacular scenery, tide races and overfalls, wildlife and the awesome Calf of Man!

Kayakers from around the world meet to experience the Autumnal Equinox tides…. We look forward to introducing you to our adventure playground!
Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development workshops running 21st September to 4th October.
For improvers to advanced water paddlers.

The Team

Keirron Tastagh Local Coach

Nigel Dennis Guest Coach

Kim Tastagh Local Coach

Oisin Hallissey Guest Coach

Tim Cass Local Coach

Axel Schoevers Guest Coach

Becky Crease Local Coach

Marc Martin Guest Coach

Festival Weekend 26 / 27 September 2020

Weekend Program

Choice of full-day workshops & trips, coaching themes include: moving water | tide races & overfalls | decision making | effective rescues & incident avoidance | situational leadership | adapting skills for conditions | performance in advanced water | rolling clinics | risk utilisation | International coaches

** Saturday Meal & Social @ 7:30pm **

Moderate Water Skills 21 - 25 September 2020

Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development in Moderate water

Progressive, personalised and challenging sea kayak skills training, exploring the local area, typically as full days.

Training groups with maximum coaching ratio 2:6

Participants have also used this workshop as preparation towards the British Canoeing Sea Kayak Leader Award, complementing existing formal education within the process.

Advanced Water Skills 28 - 02 October 2020

Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development in Advanced water

Progressive, personalised and challenging sea kayak skills training, exploring the local area, typically as full days.

Training groups with maximum coaching ratio 2:6

Participants have also used this workshop as preparation towards the British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Leader Award, complementing existing formal education within the process.

Prices 2020

Festival Weekend – £140

Weekend plus 5 Day workshop – £450

Additional days – £65

Kayak Hire – £50 flat fee, hirer pays for any repairs

Day Trips (includes kayaks & kit) – £85/day

Unless otherwise stated, prices are for training only. We will gladly assist you booking your accommodation, equipment hire and travel early.

Contact Us

Travel & Accommodation

British Canoeing Coaching and Leadership Qualifications

British Canoeing Awards are delivered through our International Training Centre in the Isle of Man.

  • Sea Kayak Leader & Advanced Sea Kayak Leader
  • Sea Kayak Coach & Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced)
  • Personal Performance Awards

Scheduled on demand, please contact us for details

 

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Established 2003

Launched in 2003, the Isle of Man Sea Kayak Festival has developed a reputation for consistent personalised coaching in a renowned advanced water training venue.

From the onset, the festival has been sponsored by Sea Kayaking UK , and we are proud to host friendly professional coaches from around the world plus the Isle of Man Adventurous Experiences Team.

The Kayak Festival is a branded 7 Kingdoms Isle of Man event, supported by Isle of Man Steam Packet Company and Mylchreests Group.