Sea Kayak Courses & Training

We offer a range of sea kayaking courses, from beginner skills through to advanced training and Paddle UK awards and leadership training delivered through Paddle UK and British Canoeing Awarding Body pathways.

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to progress into more challenging environments, our courses are designed to build confidence, judgement, and real on-the-water capability from rock hopping, surfing, tide-race play and paddling in wind and swell.

Skills Courses

Sea Kayak Skills Week
Preparation for the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Award

A five-day introduction to sea kayaking designed to build confidence, core skills and good habits on the water.

Based around the Anglesey coastline, this week makes the most of sheltered bays, beautiful tidal waters and varied coastal environments to help newer paddlers build confidence in one of the UK’s best places to learn.

Over five days, you’ll develop the skills, judgement and confidence needed to enjoy safe and rewarding days on the sea. We’ll focus on the foundations of good sea kayaking, helping you make sound decisions, plan simple journeys and build the practical skills needed to paddle safely and independently.

You’ll learn how to understand the key environmental factors that influence where and when to paddle, and begin building confidence in winds up to Force 3, tides up to 1 knot, and both tidal and non-tidal environments.

We’ll also cover the core equipment, rescue skills and paddling techniques needed to stay safe and in control on the water, including forward paddling, manoeuvring in confined spaces, changing direction and moving sideways.

Ideal for those looking to build a strong foundation in sea kayaking, with the option to work towards the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Award.

Who the course is for:

This course is ideal for newer sea kayakers looking to build confidence, develop core skills and gain the knowledge needed to enjoy safe and rewarding days on the sea.

It’s well suited to paddlers with some basic kayaking experience who are new to sea kayaking, as well as those looking to build a stronger foundation and work towards the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Award delivered through Paddle UK and British Canoeing Awarding Body pathways.

What's Included

The week can include a personal performance award for those that are keen to gain certification delivered through Paddle UK and British Canoeing Awarding Body pathways.
Cost includes all coaching. You will need to source your own food and accommodation (recommendations available)

Dates & Prices

2026 Dates: Monday 7th - Friday 11th September

Price: £400 per person

Booking

Awards & Leadership Training

For paddlers looking to lead others or gain formal qualifications, we offer a range of Paddle UK training and assessment courses.

Sea Kayak Leader Training
Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader (Tidal)

A practical two-day training course for sea kayakers looking to develop the judgement, decision-making and leadership skills needed to lead others on moderate tidal water.

Open to paddlers with experience in moderate tidal conditions and winds up to Beaufort Force 4, this course is designed to support your development as a confident and capable Sea Kayak Leader.

Over two days, you’ll work alongside like-minded paddlers to refine the personal skills, leadership awareness and decision-making needed to lead safe, enjoyable and well-managed journeys on the sea.

The Sea Kayak Leader award supports paddlers leading others on short, single or multi-day journeys in moderate tidal environments. It's widely used by clubs, outdoor centres and organisations, and is designed for those looking to lead sea kayakers with a range of experience on trips shaped around group needs, conditions and aspirations.

Based around the varied coastline of Anglesey, this course provides an excellent environment to develop and apply the skills needed for Sea Kayak Leader. With sheltered bays, tidal movement, and complex coastal features close at hand, Anglesey offers one of the best training grounds in the UK for building practical leadership experience.

For those looking for a broader development block, this course can also be combined with an additional three-day skills programme and a two-day Incident Management & Rescue course.

There'll also be an opportunity to gain a Personal Performance Award if desired, delivered through Paddle UK and British Canoeing Awarding Body pathways.

2026 Dates: 14th-15th November

Price: £200 per person

Based in: North Wales