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Introduction to Sea Kayaking
This course begins with a session on the evening of the date shown, starting at 7pm and finishing at 9pm.
Please note that this course is available on either Saturday and Sunday but the Friday evening course is a requirement. The Friday evening course will take place instore covering the course details and the Saturday and Sundays will take place out there on the water.
The following day the course will meet at an agreed venue. The exact location will be announced on the first evening.
What the course will provide for you:
This introductory level course will give you the basics needed for starting your journey into the world of sea kayaking. By using the best sea kayaking location in the world (Scotland), our hand-picked staff will ensure your voyage of discovery will be both safe and inspiring. We understand the needs of the novice sea kayaker and use the most current coaching and guiding skills to meet and exceed those expectations.
Evening session
• Review of suitable locations around Scotland for introductory level sea kayaking
• Personal equipment and safety equipment
• How to keep your kit dry and safe transportation of equipment
• Weather, tides and currents
• Paddle skills menu to be covered on the following day
On the water session - get the best out of your boat
• Group safety kit and tips
• Launching and landing
• Basic paddle technique
• Turning technique into skill (dealing with changing conditions)
Ratio: 2:12
Cost: £97