Full-Day Introduction to Sea Kayaking
UNCOVER THE MAGIC OF THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST
Sea Kayak Discovery Days usually run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 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.
What to expect on a Sea Kayaking Discovery Day
Uncover the magic of the Pembrokeshire Coast from an entirely unique perspective on a Sea Kayaking Discovery Day. Explore beneath spectacular sea cliffs swathed in coastal flowers and punctuated by cascading waterfalls. Paddle under towering natural arches and sea stacks, through glittering sea caves and enchanting rock gardens. Take in the astounding variety of birdlife including gannets, cormorants, peregrines, choughs, fulmers, guillemots, razorbills and puffins. You may be visited by playfully inquisitive grey seals or spot pods of porpoise. Paddle through history from smugglers to invaders, pirates to pilgrims and see how the geology tells its own fascinating story too.
This trip is perfect for beginners with little-to-no kayaking experience who want to learn some basic paddle strokes and easy techniques to manoeuvre your boat whilst enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Individuals, couples, families and small groups are all welcome.
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MORE ABOUT THE COURSE
COURSE DURATION AND PRICES +
1 Full Day – £110 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. We’ll stop half-way for a picnic lunch on a remote beach.
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 course 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 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.