Some of the best sea kayaking in the UK can be found along the coastlines of Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsular. So why not start your sea kayaking journey with us here in North Wales? Using British Canoeing’s Sea Kayaker award as our guide our highly qualified and experienced specialist sea kayak coaches will help you to develop your sea kayak handling skills. You will also be developing your ability to make appropriate decisions for an enjoyable and safe day out on the sea. Helping you to understand how tides and the wind may affect your journey and what to do if things don’t quite go to plan. By the end of the week, you’ll have the chance to get assessed and an action plan for future progress developed.
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Get in touchThe Sea Kayak Award endorses your skill, judgment and the decision making required for a successful day on the sea. The course will help you to develop confidence in planning and undertaking journeys on the sea, in winds up to and including force 3 and/or tides up to 1 Knot, using sea kayaks or sit on tops, in tidal or non-tidal environments, with proficient skills to be in control throughout. Your award should be seen as a sound basis for building the experience and knowledge associated with Coastal Sea Kayak Award holders. This award has replaced the 3* Sea kayak award.
You'll spend day one in our pool looking at rolling and recovery skills, followed by time on the lake starting to cover other syllabus items. During the rest of the course, we'll travel to venues in and around the spectacular local coastline covering skill development. You'll complete your assessment as you move through the week.
Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.
If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.
When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.
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