Established Est. 2004

Kayak Festival

The 7 Kingdoms: Isle of Man Kayak Festival
explore - excite - learn

Festival Weekend 16 - 17 September 2023

Based from Port Erin, with easy access to several areas of spectacular paddling, we look forward to introducing you to our adventure playground!

Kayakers from around the world meet to experience the Isle of Man by Kayak!
For improvers to moderate water paddlers.
Separate - Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development workshops running 18 - 21 September.

The Team

Festival Weekend 16 - 17 September 2023

Weekend Program

Choice of full-day workshops & trips, coaching themes include: experimenting with balance | caves n coastline | effective edge whilst turning | understanding moving water | effective rescues & incident avoidance | confidence in tide races & overfalls | decision making | situational leadership | adapting skills for conditions | performance in moving water | rolling clinics | risk utilisation | international coaches

Saturday Curry Buffet & Social @ 7pm, price £15pp

Moderate Water Skills 18 - 21 September 2023

Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development in Moderate water

Progressive, personalised and challenging sea kayak skills training, exploring the local area, typically as full days. We aim to include coasteering activity and offer a night paddle during the 4 days.

  • maximum coaching ratio 1:4
  • for improver to moderate water paddlers looking to further their skills.

Participants preparing for British Canoeing Leadership Awards, may also use this workshop as a refresher. Combining unforgettable paddling experiences, practical solutions and bolt-on theory where required, enhancing your learning and consistency.

Advanced Water Skills 06 October 2023

Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development in Advanced water

Progressive, personalised and challenging sea kayak skills training day.

  • maximum coaching ratio 1:4
  • for experienced paddlers looking to further their skills in advanced water.

Participants preparing for British Canoeing Leadership Awards, may also use this workshop as a refresher. Combining unforgettable paddling experiences, practical solutions and bolt-on theory where required, enhancing your learning and consistency.

Prices 2023

Festival Weekend only – £140

Weekend plus Moderate Water workshop – £380

Single Day – £100/day

Advanced Water workshop – contact us

Unless otherwise stated, prices are for training only. We will gladly assist you booking your accommodation and travel early. Equipment hire can be arranged in advance, for overseas participants.

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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 Kayak Festival has developed a reputation for consistent personalised coaching in a renowned dynamic 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.