Week one has been a really great opener to the 6 week guide training programme. We have had a variety of conditions and covered boat handling, Surf, Rescues, Leadership and how to have fun amongst the rocks!
It really deels like our season didnt stop here in cornwall this winter but this weekend marks the beggining of a busy year. We have 7 clients on a 4 star assessment from all corners of the globe. On monday we start
our 6 week intensive advanced guide training programme. We have 4 great guys for 6 weeks from croatia, south africa, finland and italy.
We have so much to look forward to in 2013. It is going to be an even busier year here in Falmouth and we have even more exciting overseas expeditions. We hope you can join us at some point during the year.
Feb-March 2013 - 6 week Advanced Guide Training
April – Scillies Spring expeditions / Wild food expedition
May – SKUK Symposium / Scotland expedition
June – Alaska expedition / Brittany expedition / Norway expedition
July – Scillies expeditions
August – Advanced Scillies expedition
September – Brittany rough water week
October – SKC symposium / 6 week Coastal Guide Training / Kefalonia Expedition
November – Sardinia expedition
December – Sleep!
Today we escorted Geoff and Andy on their final mile of their epic circumnavigation of Britain. It was amazing to see the crowds and see the tears of joy from friends and family. As we paddled in i got a snap shot of the mass of incredible tales of their adventure. I am really looking forward to hearing more at our symposium this October. Well done guys and i hope your training came in useful!!
5th annual Sea Kayaking Cornwall Symposium 2012
(4 talks over 4 nights 4 very different expeditions around GB that all happened in 2012)
This years event is going to be bigger and better than ever. There will be more courses more excellent coaches and more kayaks and equipment to buy and demo. We will be having a bring your own BBQ on the sat night where we supply the fire and entertainment. The courses will be in Falmouth bay and all over the Cornish peninsular. We will celebrate the amazing achievements that have happened this year in our home waters. Starting on the friday at 9:30 (to allow people to arrive) and then Sat, Sun and Monday evenings we will have talks by:- Mid life Kayak, Joe leach 67 days, 100 kayak marathons in 100 days, and Home Sea Home.
This summer we had 4 weeks of expeditions on the scillies. During that time we had every type of weather possible. The highlight of the expeditions was the crossing back to the mainland with the advanced group. During the crossing we had the best wildlife experience any of us had ever had in the UK. We had a leatherback turtle amongst the group as well as a basking shark, sun fish and minki whale. We can’t wait till next year!
Porth curno after the crossing.
Sennen cove camp spot
After a booking frenzy earlier on the year, we are now going to the Scillies a whole week earlier with a new Intermediate week (14th-21st July), so if you missed out the first time make sure you book now!
2 places have also appeared on the second Intermediate week (21st – 28th July) and 1 place on the INTROmediate week (28th July – 4th August) due to cancellations.
To book, please call 01326 378826, and don’t forget to book a ferry crossing!
5th annual Sea Kayaking Cornwall Symposium 2012
This years event is going to be bigger and better than ever. There will be more courses more excellent coaches and more kayaks and equipment to buy and demo. We will be having a bring your own BBQ on the sat night where we supply the fire and entertainment. The courses will be in Falmouth bay and all over the Cornish peninsular.
Book in online now..
Main Event:- 13th-14th Oct 2012
Courses week:- 15-19th Oct 2012
full details click here
Self catering and event:- £145
Camping and event:- £115
Event only:- £95
Kayak hire £25per day
During the following week we are offering some of our 5 day courses at discounted prices. This week is a good oportunity to paddle with kayakers from around the world.
Week of discounted courses
Intermediate Sea kayaking
Price:- £325 reduced to £295
This is our most comprehensive learning experience. You will work closely with us on the water as we develop every aspect of your sea kayaking skills. We will look at navigation on and off the water to help you plan your own day and weekend trips. During the week we will look out for the best areas to help you develop your confidence in rough water and boat handling skills. We will teach you how to land and take off safely in small surf. There will be the opportunity to practice rolling in a local swimming pool during one evening. All the time that you are learning we will choose the best locations around to allow you to see what Cornwall has to offer.
Advanced Sea kayaking
Length:- 5 Days
Price:- £325 reduced to £295
This course has the same principles as the advanced sea kayaking weekend but with the opportunity to explore more of the Cornish coastline. We would hope to cover the 5* syllabus over the 5 days giving you chance to practice your personal skills, leadership and navigation. All of your transport during the week is included in the price.
Sea Survival and Incident management
Length:- 5 Days
Any group or individual is only as strong as their weakest link. Where is yours?! Are you fully prepared for that first incident? Have you pressure tested your group skills and procedures in a variety of different environments or situations? This course is designed to teach you skills and procedures that will help you to develop a step by step thought process, to enable you to handle many potential incidents on the sea under pressure. With poor or no possible landings we will be forced to deal with sea sickness, dislocated shoulders, a trapped paddler, heart attack, holes in boats, broken paddles, lost equipment, imploded hatch covers, hypothermia, very difficult landings, capsizing while towing in tidal races amongst other bad things! After two days of these scenarios our aim is to decrease the chances of these incidents from occurring and increase your ability to deal with them.
Check our calendar for more courses including 5 day BCU 4 and 5* Trainings
Book in online now..
This years event is going to be bigger and better than ever. There will be more courses more excellent coaches and more kayaks and equipment to buy and demo. We will be having a bring your own BBQ on the sat night where we supply the fire and entertainment. The courses will be in Falmouth bay and all over the Cornish peninsular.
Book in online now..
Main Event:- 13th-14th Oct 2012
Courses week:- 15-19th Oct 2012
full details click here
Self catering and event:- £145
Camping and event:- £115
Event only:- £95
Kayak hire £25per day
Week of discounted courses
Intermediate Sea kayaking
Length:- 5 Days
Price:- £325 reduced to £295
This is our most comprehensive learning experience. You will work closely with us on the water as we develop every aspect of your sea kayaking skills. We will look at navigation on and off the water to help you plan your own day and weekend trips. During the week we will look out for the best areas to help you develop your confidence in rough water and boat handling skills. We will teach you how to land and take off safely in small surf. There will be the opportunity to practice rolling in a local swimming pool during one evening. All the time that you are learning we will choose the best locations around to allow you to see what Cornwall has to offer.
Advanced Sea kayaking
Length:- 5 Days
Price:- £325 reduced to £295
This course has the same principles as the advanced sea kayaking weekend but with the opportunity to explore more of the Cornish coastline. We would hope to cover the 5* syllabus over the 5 days giving you chance to practice your personal skills, leadership and navigation. All of your transport during the week is included in the price.
Sea Survival and Incident management
Price:- £325 reduced to £295
Any group or individual is only as strong as their weakest link. Where is yours?! Are you fully prepared for that first incident? Have you pressure tested your group skills and procedures in a variety of different environments or situations? This course is designed to teach you skills and procedures that will help you to develop a step by step thought process, to enable you to handle many potential incidents on the sea under pressure. With poor or no possible landings we will be forced to deal with sea sickness, dislocated shoulders, a trapped paddler, heart attack, holes in boats, broken paddles, lost equipment, imploded hatch covers, hypothermia, very difficult landings, capsizing while towing in tidal races amongst other bad things! After two days of these scenarios our aim is to decrease the chances of these incidents from occurring and increase your ability to deal with them.
Check our calendar for more courses including 5 day B
CU 4 and 5* Trainings
Book in online now..
Here at Sea Kayaking Cornwall we are very excited to be able to sell the Greenland sea kayak made by Tahe Marine in Estonia. Although this is a composite kayak, it is modelled closely on the traditional Greenland shape which allows the paddler to try techniques not possible in a larger volume boat.
We can also supply other Tahe kayaks. If you don’t see what you need in the online shop please ask.
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