Sea kayaking - introductory course

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Sea kayaking - introductory course

Want to try out sea kayaking but not sure how to start? We have a superb 3 hour introductory course that takes place on the Beaulieu River in Hampshire.

It covers all the basic skills you need to learn including capsize and rescue. The scenery is stunning and the environment is ideal to learn how to kayak safely before setting out on your big adventures.

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Overview

A trip on Beaulieu River is a fantastic introduction to sea kayaking, set in the glorious surroundings of a site of special scientific interest nature reserve. This 3 hour course is our entry level trip and with lots of opportunity for coaching and practicing your capsizing and rescues.

What it will cover:

  • Theory & Safety Considerations
  • Equipment
  • Boat handling techniques
  • Capsizing & rescues
  • Your next step

Who it's for

The course is ideal for those keen to break into the exciting world of sea kayaking. This course is open to anybody with a healthy sense of adventure.

When does it run/availability

  • The course runs several times a week, morning and afternoon. Normally available given 1-2 weeks notice.
  • Available March - November (Weather permitting)
  • Lasts approximately 3 Hours
  • Flexible times from morning to evenings available

What you'll need

We supply all the equipment you require. Bring along warm layers to paddle in, fleece material and wool are the best. Snacks and a drink to keep energy levels up, and hats and sun cream if it's a hot day. 

Restrictions

  • Weather dependent activity, dependant on tides and water conditions on the day

What to do next?

  • Simply add it to your basket by clicking the "buy now" button
  • Go to the checkout and complete your purchase
  • When you complete your purchase we'll send you an activity voucher email with contact and location details of your instructors
  • Simply give them a call, get your date booked in and off you go! (you have six months to redeem your voucher)

 

The GO AWOL promise

Here's four great reasons to choose GO AWOL:

1.  We partner with some of the best activity providers so you can rest easy knowing that you're going to have an awesome time

2.  You get an activity voucher that can be used anytime for the next 6 months giving you total flexibility over when you want to book your dates. It's also ideal as a gift for someone

3.  Your activity voucher is totally flexible – you can change the activity any time you like provided that you haven't booked the date in with the activity provider. And even if you have done this we can still usually change your activity

4.  We offer one of the broadest range of beginner, intermediate and advanced courses

Check out our FAQs or full Terms and Conditions if you need more information or drop us an email.

Location

This kayak course is based on the calm waters of Beaulieu river not far from Southampton making it an ideal location to learn to kayak. The area is a site of special scientific interest which means that you should be able to get a bit of wildlife spotting in while you're paddling down the river.

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