Kayak Courses

Courses are designed to be fun.

We run a range of courses that will enable you to get more out of your kayaking. Explore the coastline of Jersey while you learn to kayak.
All courses are run by experienced British Canoe Union instructors.
Ratios do not exceed 8 clients to 1 instructor. Extra staff often assists at the start of courses. On specialist courses the ratio is reduced.

1:1 lessons and private sea kayak and sit-on-top classes are available.
If you do not see, what you want, contact us.

All equipment including male and female wetsuits is supplied.

See the British Canoe Union courses for details of Star test training and assessments.

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Adult Introduction to Sit-on-top sea Sea Kayaking Level 1 Course 2010

For anyone who wants to discover sit-on-top kayaking or has bought a kayak and wants to improve their paddling skills.

Explore and learn new kayak skills with qualified staff.

All equipment including wetsuits is provided. We will cover rescues, solo paddling and explore our fantastic coastline.

Duration & Dates:

8 weeks starting Sunday September 12th 1000-1230 FULL

New date: Sunday September 12th 1330-1600

Costs: £310 with manual.

Week Long and 3 Morning Kayaking Courses 2010

Looking for a sea kayak or activity holiday in Jersey? Learn sea kayaking and explore the coast on a 3 or 5 days course.
The courses follow a similar structure to our popular level one sea kayak and sit-on-top classes. A great way to have an outdoor adventure holiday in Jersey -even when you live on the island!

Shorter private courses can also be arranged.

Dates (all Mon–Fri mornings/half day. Call for other dates):

Seymour Tower. Exploring the coastline of Jersey

6–10 September

Costs: 5 mornings £177.50, includes manual

3 sessions £122.50, includes manual

Note: Short course/long weekend options are possible with either sit-on-top or closed cockpit sea kayaks.

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Adult Closed Cockpit Sea Kayak Class 2010

Using traditional style decked kayaks this course will provide participants with the opportunity to use sea kayaks which are based on traditional Inuit designs. These

Handling a surf break at Le Havre Giffard, Bonne Nuit Bay.

fast and responsive crafts are of a higher performance than sit-on-top kayaks.
The course will cover all aspects of sea kayaking and rescue techniques. Previous experience with sit-on-top or closed cockpit kayaks is useful to get the most out of this course.

As this course is using higher performance crafts the class size will be to a maximum staff student ratio of 1:6.
Opportunity to obtain British Canoe Union awards if required.

All equipment including wetsuits is provided.

Coaches: Derek Hairon or Gary Kemp

Dates:
8 weeks Saturday 1000–1230, starting 18 September 2010

Cost: £318. Includes Sea Kayak text book by Gordon Brown.