- Shore Based Trip Planning
- Equipment Knowledge
- Boat-Handling Skills
- Paddling in Wind
- Self-Rescue After Capsize
- Team Rescues
- Scenario Management
- Environmental Awareness
Our Beyond Basics course builds on the foundations of kayaking covered in our introduction to kayaking course. The course will cover the same modules but in more detail. Candidates will learn techniques to a higher standard and dive into the theory in more depth.
You will have a chance to learn about marine charts, OS maps and how to use them to plan a trip along the coast. Weather forecasts and tides will be covered in more detail and you will be shown various tools to get this information.
Learn how to secure your kayak to a roof rack and perform various equipement checks to ensure your boat is seaworthy before setting off. You will learn how to manouver your kayak much more effectively and how to control it in winds up to force 3.
Safety is always our top priority so we will dedicate much of day 2 to rescues and scenarios including self rescue, team rescues, how to call for assistance, how to keep safe on the water and towing.
This course will be run by our expert instructors who will be on hand to teach and guide you through the course material at your own pace.
We need a minimum of 4 people for our courses to go ahead.
- We encourage you to bring your own kayak if you have one as it is best to learn the skills in your own boat. If you do not own a kayak, we have many available for the weekend.
- Wetsuit, Watershoes or any of your own personal gear. We have gear available for anyone who does not own their own.
- Lunch
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Change of clothes
- Towel
All necessary safety equipment, kayaking equipment and instruction is provided.
To respect the privacy of our clients we ask people not to take recording equipment out on the kayaks please.
We have a no alcohol/drug policy for the safety and enjoyment of all, this includes prior consumption.
Toilet Facilities: Please note that the last toilet facilities are in Union Hall. There are portaloos at the location.
Looking forward to seeing you on the water!
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel your trip,
We operate a 3 day cancellation policy.
Please be sure to let us know at least 3 days in advance via email (or by phone during office hours). If you choose to reschedule your trip, you will receive a voucher code to enable you to do this. Alternatively you can choose a full refund.
Without 3 days notice and in the event of you not showing up, you will be liable to pay the full amount and no refund will be possible.
For group bookings we require at least 7 days notice of cancellation via email.
If we need to cancel your trip,
It will usually be because of high winds / unsafe weather forecast.
We will not cancel the trip solely because of rain, but occasionally we have to cancel because of rain and strong winds.
As forecasts are very changeable, we usually make our final decision to cancel the day before the trip.
We reserve the right to cancel trips at short notice for safety reasons. This could be due to a sudden change in weather conditions.
You will receive an email and text informing you of the cancellation to the contact details you supplied at the time of booking.
Following a trip cancellation by us, you will receive a voucher code to reschedule your booking, or you may choose a full refund.
Join the waitlist if your preferred tour and date is full. The atlantic Sea Kayaking Team will reach out to you if space becomes available.
For quick answers, check out our FAQ section.