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.
Keirron Tastagh Local Coach
Nigel Dennis Guest Coach '23
Kim Tastagh Local Coach
Janet Taylor Local Coach
Oisin Hallissey Guest Coach '23
Tim Cass Local Coach
Pete Catterall Guest Coach '23
Becky Crease Local Coach
Simon Osborne Guest Coach '23
Axel Schoevers Guest Coach '23
Marc Martin Guest Coach '23
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
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 day.
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 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.
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.
