Half-Day Introduction to Sea Kayaking
a spectacular landscape at a relaxed pace
Sea Kayak half-days usually run regularly throughout the season. Please check the booking calendar above for availability.
If none of the scheduled dates work for you, please feel free to contact us and organise an alternative.
The course requires a minimum of 3 people to run.
What to expect on a Sea Kayaking Half Day Trip
Delve into the breathtaking beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coastline on a guided Sea Kayaking half-day for beginner paddlers.
For individuals, couples, families or small groups with little-to-no previous kayaking experience, this trip is ideal for anyone wanting to get some fundamental kayak skills under their belt whilst exploring a spectacular landscape at a relaxed pace. We’ll cover some basic paddle strokes and make sure you get to grips with manoeuvring your boat in a sheltered harbour before heading out along a stretch of coastline.
Here you may encounter natural arches and sea stacks, booming sea caves and enchanting rock gardens, towering sea cliffs and cascading waterfalls. Paddle through history from smugglers to invaders, pirates to pilgrims and see how the geology tells its own fascinating story too. Spot seals on the rocky shoreline or inquisitively bobbing around you, pods of dolphins or porpoise and an astounding variety of birdlife.
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MORE ABOUT THE COURSE
COURSE DURATION AND PRICES +
3.5 hours including kitting up at the centre & travelling to the nearby kayaking venue. £55 per person.
What happens on a Discovery Day? +
You’ll meet at our base to get kitted up and then we’ll head off to a harbour to launch. We’ll show you how to grip your paddle and some basic strokes whilst we’re still on land, then we’ll launch and practise some basic boat handling in the harbour before setting off along the coast at a relaxed pace. We’ll learn as we go along and take plenty of time to explore and admire the scenery.
Experience Level +
To attend this course, you should:
- Be physically and mentally fit
- Be comfortable in and on the water
- Be able to swim or be happy to float
AGE RESTRICTIONS +
The course is suitable for all ages.
WHO IS THIS TRIP FOR? +
You may have paddled a few times before on flat water or at sea, or it might be your first time in a boat. This trip is for all beginners who want to build their confidence in a fun, relaxed group and enjoy exploring the coastline at their own pace.
You may be part of an organised kayak or canoe club, a group of friends, an adventurous family or you may be a solo paddler.
QUALIFICATIONS GAINED +
This is an informal half-day trip with no associated assessments or qualifications.
If you’re hooked by the end of the day, you may want to think about joining us for one of our sea kayaking Courses or British Canoeing Awarding Body qualifications.
WHERE? +
You’ll meet at our base near Solva to get kitted up (exact location will be shared in your confirmation of booking) and we’ll head to a nearby harbour which we’ve chosen to best suit the conditions on the day.
KIT PROVIDED +
- The use of one of our fleet of high quality P and H custom sea kayaks ?
- Touring paddling jacket
- Personal Floatation Device (PFD)
- Spraydeck
- Paddle
- Drybag
- Long John wetsuit
WHAT TO BRING +
In your confirmation of booking, you’ll receive a full list of basic items to bring on the day e.g. bathers to wear under the wetsuit, a water bottle, a towel etc.