Learn Sea Kayaking - 2 Day Course

Learn Sea Kayaking - 2 Day Course

This experience is perfect for beginners! Learn how to safely enjoy paddling, about the equipment and clothing required, manoeuvring your kayak, how to enjoy a short paddle and safety, including emergency procedures.

Learn about tides, wind and navigation. You will learn in a single kayak (unless you specifically choose a double sea kayak).

This course is for people who want to feel more competent and safe in light to moderate sea conditions, and is great for anyone looking to take get more serious about sea kayaking. * Learn efficient strokes to go forward and backwards * How to stop at speed * Turning strokes * Strokes to make you go sideways * 'Low support' to stop you from tipping upside down * Upwind and down-wind paddling strokes * Learn rescue and recovery techniques * Towing * Kayak design * Sea kayaking theory such as tides, weather, navigation, group management, safety and trip planning .

Once you finish this course you will need to go away and practice. As far as paddling on a day trip, always go with at least 3 other people who are considered to be experienced.

Always be mindful of the weather, tide, distances, fitness, energy levels, emergency equipment etc.