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SEA KAYAK COURSES

Wherever you are in your career as a paddler, there is always room for improvement and another way of looking at best practice! The industry is constantly evolving through advances in boat design, materials, technical clothing and equipment. This has opened-up the world of sea kayaking to a wider audience who now have the ability to go further for longer in comfort.
We are only limited by the capacity and sea worthyness of our craft! When you feel you have reached the limits of the craft it is time to upgrade. Why not visit a training centre, where you can try more advanced boats, increase your technical skills, knowledge and ability on flat or calm water. If that place happens to also be the English Riviera one of the most scenic places in the UK, then what an added bonus!
Our courses are aimed to lift your current ability. We often get new paddlers wanting to jump in to more advanced courses, or moderate paddlers who do not rate their ability against more advanced paddlers and join courses that may hold them back. We like to work with our clients and learn exactly where they are in their journey, and what they want from the course. So we match our clients to the course, the location, the condition and your peers.
We are very lucky here in the English Riviera to have an international audience so you never really know who you are going to be sharing the experience with. We are also very lucky to have larger numbers of cetaceans living in our coastal waters and taking a course has a higher likelihood of seeing them due to the locations especially over a 2 day course
Each course is pitched to a slightly more advanced level of ability and awareness of the paddler. Contact us for a friendly chat to confirm which course would be best for you. Below is a list of the courses we run.
2 Hour Beginners Course in Sit-on-Top Kayaking or Canoeing
Sit-on top Kayaking or Canoeing for Beginners - 2 Hours
Learn how to Kayak or Canoe in our beginners 2 hour course! This course is beach based and provides you with the basic skills to *launch, land and carry your kayak *efficient forwards paddling *reversing, turning and stopping *paddling solo and tandem *maneuvering in tight spaces! *capsize and re-enter or swim to beach
You are able to progress at your own rate or just come and enjoy the 2 hours and try something new.
What to Bring
We recommend that you bring your own wetsuit or bathers. This course is only run through the summer months due to the cooler sea temperatures after October and before May. We have changing facilities and lockers and a cold water shower to rinse off any equipment. Bring water and snacks/lunch as you will use up energy within the course! We now supply coffee and tea for our clients to help you warm up after your course.
Who
Ages 4 and UpUnder 14s tandem with an adult
When
May 1st - October 1st1000 - 1200
Current Course Dates
tbc
Group Size
1 - 6 peopleOver 6 people please contact us Solo paddlers please contact us
Paddler Experience
No prior experience is necessary, all instruction is provided
Cost
1 - 1 £1202 - 1 £150 - 75.00 p/p4 Adults £240 - 60.00 p/p Family ticket £180 Solo paddler £60 (joining a group)
Beginners, Introduction to Sit-In Sea Kayaking 1 Day Course
An Introduction to Sea Kayaking, Sit-In Sea Kayak
Learn how to Sea Kayak in our introductory course, that empowers beginners to take their kayaking to the next level! If you have never been in a Sit- In Sea Kayak before then this is the course for you.
We will train you on land and sea, asssisting you with balancing and gaining your water confidence.
What the Course Involves
The Introduction course covers the holistic nature and environment of Sea Kayaking for a beginner or someone who has hired a sit-on top kayak from a beach and looking to start a new career in paddling in Sit-in Sea Kayaks.
The course breakdown:
*launching, landing adn carrying your boat *efficient forwards paddling *reversing, turning and stopping *maneuvering in tight spaces*moving sideways *ruddering and steering through tight gaps*clothing and equipment, *setting up your boat, trimming and accessories*observing marine wildlife *paddlesport etiquette on the water *a short journey to consolidate what you have learnt
You can expect to go on a journey, meet the local seals and paddle through some caves. Please visit our Facebook page for upcoming training dates and courses with places on them. We will upload several dates here but for current information visit www.facebook.com/SKTorbay.
What to Bring
You don’t need to bring any technical clothing or equipment, as we cater for everything. We’d always advise you to bring beach clothes or gym/walking gear on a cooler day, and this is worn under our dry gear. It’s usually possible to keep your feet dry, but it’s advisable to bring old or wet shoes. Just in case you want to swim, a swimsuit.
Further Information
Due to the size of our solo touring sea kayaks we only cater for teenagers from the age of 14 or up on our courses. Unless they have there own boat, some considerable personal experience in moving water or certification. Younger teenagers that are robust may also be able to attend.
Our stable beginner solo boat max capacity is 130Kg, if you are near or above this please let us know prior to booking
Where
  • Oddicombe Beach
Who
Ages 14 and Up
When
1-1 and 2-1 training is only available outside of the school holidays. Group training dates in school holidays tba
Current Course Dates
tba
Group Size
1 - 6 Paddlers Solo paddlers please contact us Groups over 6 people contact us
Paddler Experience
No prior experience of kayaking is necessary, all instruction is provided.
Cost
1 to 1 £1952 to 1 £230 - £115 p/p4 to 1 £380 - £95.00 p/p6 to 1 £510 - £85.00 p/p Solo paddler joining a group £100
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Improver's Sea Kayaking 1 Day Course
Sea Kayaking for Improver's 1 Day Course
If you want the knowledge and skills to venture out alone, then this is the course for you! At the end of the course you should feel confident you have the right information and awareness and the tools to create your own adventurein calm weather, neap tides and gentle winds (1 - 6 mph).
What the course involves
This course focus's on *edging - using your body to steer and reduce drag *technical skills to BCU 2 star in moving water*using the skeg and kayaking in wind (force 2-3) *coastal navigation, meteorology and the tide*reading the water, lines of transit, eddies and protection *trip planning *capsize, self-rescue, assisted deep water rescue *bracing We will visit a headland to see the differences of tidal movement around an island and what the changes of tidal heights and movement creates.
What to Bring
Bring lunch and water with you, please bring wetsuits for the rescue training. Peaked hats, waterproof trousers and beach shoes or wetsuit boots are preferable. Conditions can change, but we outfit you with any technical clothing that you may require!
Who
Adults, over 18sPaddlers with experiencePaddle distance round 8 - 12 km
When
March 15th - July 21stSeptember 7th - October 25thThe first booking will create date generation
Where
Oddicombe Beach - Babbacombe
Group Size
Minimum of 2 people or £1652-4 normal group size 6 people maximum Solo padlers please contact us
Paddler experience
These tours are pitched at paddlers who have had multiple trips, who own there own kayaks or are part of a club.
Cost
1 to 1 £1952 to 1 £230 - £115 p/p4 to 1 £380 - £95.00 p/p6 to 1 £510 - £85.00 p/p Solo joining a group 1:4 £100
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Intermediate Sea Kayaking 1 Day Course
Sea Kayaking Course for Regular Paddlers
If you own your own boat and you need a refresher, or you are bulding your confidence up and have now completed an improver course this is the best option to take your kayaking to the next level!
We will look at incident management in tide and out in the open ocean. We will paddle in spring tides and cover the following *standing waves *estuary and river crossing, *paddling through narrows *tidal races and overhauls *rescuing a peer in tidal flow *surf launching and landing up to 2 ft *rock emergency landings *bongo sliding
What the course covers
You will develop your skill and ability to paddle in condition (force 3-4). When your environment suddenly changes and you get caught out we will teach you how to manage your craft and get home safely! We will work on your technical skill and ability to control the kayak in flat, sheltered water and through the day progress into gentle moving water where we will work on paddling in wind and spring tides.
Where
Polly Steps Car Park River Teign, Teignmouth TQ14 0DJ
Who
Adults, over 18sPaddlers with experience
When
March 15th - July 21stSeptember 7th - October 25th
Cost
1 to 1 £1952 to 1 £230 - £115 p/p4 to 1 £380 - £95.00 p/p Solo joining group 1:4 £100
Group Size
Minimum 2 people 2 - 4 people max Solo paddlers please contact us
Physical Ability
Participants will have reasonable technique, have paddled in wind (force 3-4) Know how to self rescue!
Current Course Dates
TBA - First confirmation will create date generation
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Introduction to Sea Kayaking and Improvers Sea Kayaking - 2 Day Course
Need a Refresher and Want to Take Your Paddling Further
Our 2 day option allows those with some paddling experience who havent paddled for a while or wish to bring their new boat that is a little bit intimidating along with them. By participating in an advanced boat our ability to acheive skills is reduced and therefore an idea to go back to the basics and train in flat water. By participating in the 2 day course you are able to consolidate your learning in day 2 and add in the layer of improver skills to your tool box.
We Deliver Our 2 Day Courses With a Rest Day In Between
We find new paddlers and those returning with some physical fade due to not paddling for 6 -12 months that 2 days can be quite a strain if participating to your full capacity. Therfore we offer a rest day in between our courses and by booking 2 days at once you receive a discount on the booking.
Who
Adults, over 18sPaddlers with experience
When
March 15th - July 21stSeptember 7th - October 25th
Cost
1 to 1 £3502 to 1 £370 - £185.00 p/p4 to 1 £680 - £170.00 p/p6 to 1 £870 - £150.00 p/p Solo joining group 1:4 £100
Group Size
Minimum 2 people 2 - 6 people max Solo paddlers please contact us
Physical Ability
Participants can join with no pre-experience.
Current Course Dates
TBA
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Advanced Sea Kayaking Course 1 Day
Our advanced courses are for paddlers that wish to take on the coast away from sheltered waters of estuaries and bays!
We will use islands to create opportunities to move in and out of conditions. We will spend a day paddling at Start Point to see and train in tidal races and overfalls!
Advanced Conditions
Trip planning and navigation are essential when you are paddling in advanced conditions! As is the ability to contact those that need to know. A recommendation is to complete a VHF course alongside this and the BCU Tidal Navigation module.
Where
Lannacombe Beach for Start Point
Who
Adults, over 18sPaddlers with experiencePaddle distance round 12 - 16km
When
October 1st - March 17th
Cost
1 to 1 £195 plus fuel2 to 1 £230 - £115 p/p plus fuel
Group Size
Maximum 2 people
Paddler Ability
Know how to capsize and self rescueHave experience paddling in surf, swell and wind up to force 4Know how to use a skeg, self rescue and experience assisting in rescuing another paddler
Current course dates
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