Description
Let one of our coaches help you develop your sea kayaking skills and confidence on the water by joining us for a full days sea kayaking which will give you the additional time on the water and experience you need to progress.
This intermediate session will build on your existing knowledge, focusing on giving you the skills needed to handle a closed cock pit sea kayak confidently by focusing on boat handling and safety skills and putting your newly acquired skills into practice further by navigating your sea kayak through the caves and past the stacks and cliffs at Old Harry Rocks round to swanage bay.
At Swanage we will take a break from paddling and you will have a moment to have your lunch and enjoy the stunning scenery before working on some skills in the bay and then returning back to our base in studland taking in the awesome rocks once more.
Our sea kayak tuition takes place in small groups in a ratio of 6 to 1 instructor to ensure you get the attention and support you need. The Dorset coast line provides us with the perfect location and conditions to teach sea kayaking skills. The caves that we explore, stacks we circle, and arches we pass through from the water's surface make a sea playground like no other and it's our job to share it with you. On this full day of sea kayaking we travel beyond Old Harry Rocks round to Swanage or explore the channels, creeks and islands of stunning Poole harbour.
This is the ideal intermediate kayaking course for people who have already taken part in our intro to sea kayak course and had some more experience and practice on the sea before embarking on our more advanced sea kayaking courses which take you out into rougher conditions further along the Jurassic coastline.
Group discount
£760 for groups of up to 6
What should I bring?
You will need to bring;
Footwear (old trainers or aqua shoes are fine) is essential. Open sliders and flipflops are not suitable.
A base layer must be worn under the long john wetsuit (manmade fabric tshirt or rash vest)
Bathing suits / shorts must be worn under wetsuit
If you would prefer to bring your own wetsuits then please do so.
We supply;
wetsuits (sizes from xxs - xxl)
cags
helmets
buoyancy aids
equipment
Requirements
PLEASE ENSURE TO SIGN YOUR DISCLAIMER ONLINE POST-BOOKING!
Suitable for age 16+. If your child is within 6 months of the suggested age you are fine to go ahead and book this experience.
Under 18s need to be accompanied.
Please arrive in swimwear!
Please note the pre-requisites for this course:
at least one half day intro to sea kayaking course or similar experience.
you must be confident paddling a sea kayak.
be comfortable doing a capsize/wet exit.
Itinerary
Intro to tides and passage planning
Dealing with outside agencies e.g. coastguard
Personal paddling skill
Safety and rescue
Seamanship