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Learn to Sea Kayak Weekend
Duration: 2 Days
Course Aim: Kayak skills equivalent to BCU 1 Star
Minimum Standard: None
The aim of this course is to give you a safe and enjoyable introduction to sea kayaking with the emphasis on good coaching to develop your confidence and ability in this popular side of paddlesport.
You will spend the entire weekend in sea kayaks, developing basic boat handling skills including an effective forward paddling technique and safety and rescue skills. You will also spend some time looking at how to interpret weather and tides in relation to planning a sea kayak trip.
Over the course of the weekend, you will paddle a variety of sheltered coastal locations and by the end of the course, you will have gained the confidence to comfortably handle a sea kayak in calm conditions.
Kit and Clothing
Plas Menai provides all necessary kit, equipment and personal protective clothing including wetsuits, buoyancy aids, cagoules, helmets, spraydecks etc, however you are very welcome to bring your own if you wish.