The 7 Kingdoms: Isle of Man Kayak Festival
explore - excite - learn
Festival Weekend 18 - 19 September 2021
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 Autumnal Equinox tides….
Additional, Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development workshops running 20 - 23 September, 08 - 10 October.
For improvers to advanced water paddlers.
Simon Osborne Guest Coach
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
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 Meal & Social @ 7:30pm
** separate Advanced Water Skills Weekend 08 – 10 October 2021 **
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.
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.
Performance, Rescues & Leadership Development in Advanced 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 3 days.
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.
Festival Weekend – £140
Weekend plus Moderate Water workshop – £380
Kayak Hire – £50 flat fee, hirer pays for any repairs
Day Trips (includes kayaks & kit) – £100/day
Advanced Water workshop – £225
Unless otherwise stated, prices are for training only. We will gladly assist you booking your accommodation, equipment hire and travel early.
British Canoeing Awards are delivered through our International Training Centre in the Isle of Man.
Scheduled on demand, please contact us for details
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.
