Paddlesports
Kayaking Canoeing and Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
The Isle of Man offers the perfect place to experience the adventure of sea kayaking. The Islands extensive wildlife and dramatic coastline are perfect to enhance your kayaking experience with each trip typically seeing many seals and a variety of sea birds. A sea kayak allows you to get a closer view of the coastline of the Isle of Man and explore caves and coves which are restricted to small vessels. Whether you are a regular paddler looking to improve your technique, a novice wanting to learn basic safety skills or just wanting to go for a relaxed paddle around the beautiful coastline, we can arrange something to suit you. Tuition can be given to complete BCU star awards and trips can be arranged to suit you.
If you have a group of people from on or off the Island and would like to arrange your own course, trip or expedition then please get in touch and will be happy to help. Kayaking can be combined with other activities to provide a multi activity day, or longer.
Equipment
We use high quality equipment. Our fleet of kayaks consist of specialist sea kayaks, ysaks, capellas and horizon double sea kayaks. Our general purpose boats include pyrhana TG and TG Lites, Robson Moonsters pyranha G 3s.
Sunday Sea Kayak Trips
These trips are run throughout the day every Sunday for most of the year. They are open to people of any kayaking ability and aim to use various sections of the Islands coast throughout the year. All equipment and instruction is included. Longer day trips, multiple day trips or evening paddles can be booked by arrangement, just give us a call or email us to discuss your requirements.
£20 per person for approximately 2 hours
Swimming Pool Kayaking training
These sessions provide a warm and sheltered area to practice kayak safety skills or learn to roll. They are ideal for people new to the sport who want to gain more confidence, or people who want to perfect their roll. We can give tuition for all types of safety skills including rolls and rescues. All equipment and tuition included. These sessions are usually run during the colder months of the year as during summer our lake in Ramsey offers a shallow safe area to practice these skills.
Friday evenings7.00 - 8.00 £15 per person per session
17th February, 24th February, 2nd March, 9th March, 16th March, 23rd March 2012
All sessions are based at Ramsey Swimming pool
Sea Kayak Expedition Weekend
This weekend is perfect if you have been on coastal sea kayaking trips with us before and want to progress to a short expedition, or just want the experience of a longer kayak journey. We will be travelling self sufficiently along the coast of the Isle of Man for two full days with an overnight camp inbetween. All equipment is provided including boats, instruction etc. Food is not included.
Saturday 26th May - Sunday 27th May 2012 £110 per person
Saturday 25th August - Sunday 26th August 2012 £110 per person
Four Day Island Based Sea Kayak Expedition
These four days allow time to explore the coast of the Isle of Man, while camping out in secluded coves and beaches. Large areas of the coast will be covered and everyone will hopefully find areas they have never seen before. Plenty of wildlife will be seen over the four days including seal, puffins and hopefully basking sharks!
Youth Sea Kayaking Adventure Week
This young persons week is firmly based upon themes of adventure and exploration. We will explore the islands coastline by sea kayak, camping or biviing on various beaches along the route. The expedition will be based upon sea kayaking however will also explore the coastline via coasteering and climbing. All specialist equipment will be supplied by the venture centre including; kayaks, safety equipment, wetsuits, tents and food.
Minimum age 13years
Monday 8th - Friday 12th August 2011 other dates by arrangement throughout the summer holidays.
£250
Please phone or email us for more details on this course.
Youth Paddlesport Club ages 9 years - 15 years
These sessions are run throughout most of the year on Friday evenings. They are specially aimed towards children and run to the Paddlepower scheme. They offer the participants tuition in a variety of paddlesport craft including kayaks and Canadian canoes, and cover basic safety skills, including a strong emphasis of fun over each session.
Friday evenings 6.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. 11th May - 20th July 2012 £10 per person per session
Puddleducks boating sessions ages 6 yrs - 9 years
Friday evenings 6.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 11th May - 20th July 2012 £5 per person per session
Youth Summer kayaking courses
These courses feature five sessions of 1 ½ hours that run over the course of a week. They are aimed at two different levels with beginner aimed at people who have little or no experience. The intermediate course is for people who have some experience in kayaking and are competent at basic strokes.
Beginners- Monday 25th July- Friday 29th July 9.30am-11am daily £50 per person for 5 sessions
Intermediate- Monday 1st August- Friday 5th August 9.30am-11am daily £50per person for 5 sessions
If what you want isn’t shown here then contact us and see what we can arrange to suit you.
