Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Quick Links
Categories
In this Discussion
2026 coastal sea kayak award group
There's a group of at least 4, maybe 5, interested in getting to coastal sea kayak level this year: Andy R, Laura, Lewis, Dave, maybe Ruth. Jane already has a loose group paddling at or towards this level.
We can book a local assessor later in the year. With a group of 4 we'd get a good rate, and you'd be paddling with pals, which is nice. It would probably require two days, one for training one for assessment. It could cost around £185 pp.
If you want the award (or even if you don't) we all need to paddle! Let's get you out in conditions that are more than just ripples. F3 gusting 4, or F4 steady, or F4 gusting 5 with appropriate shelter.
Since not everyone has time for paddling on the same days you'll need to be proactive. If you have a day off, or see a suitable weather window, I really recommend you start putting out feelers for buddies or a club leader. Feel free to message me.
We also need to get you practicing rescues - self and peer. A roll, while not technically essential, is hugely helpful at this level. I will continue to look for opportunities to help develop this.
Beginner paddles will help this group too - take opportunities to work on harder skills in easy water.
We can use this thread to track opportunities.
Trips: 24 April
We can book a local assessor later in the year. With a group of 4 we'd get a good rate, and you'd be paddling with pals, which is nice. It would probably require two days, one for training one for assessment. It could cost around £185 pp.
If you want the award (or even if you don't) we all need to paddle! Let's get you out in conditions that are more than just ripples. F3 gusting 4, or F4 steady, or F4 gusting 5 with appropriate shelter.
Since not everyone has time for paddling on the same days you'll need to be proactive. If you have a day off, or see a suitable weather window, I really recommend you start putting out feelers for buddies or a club leader. Feel free to message me.
We also need to get you practicing rescues - self and peer. A roll, while not technically essential, is hugely helpful at this level. I will continue to look for opportunities to help develop this.
Beginner paddles will help this group too - take opportunities to work on harder skills in easy water.
We can use this thread to track opportunities.
Trips: 24 April
Comments
Sounds good and yes was planning to train towards the award
Picking up on Maggie’s comments about getting out to train midweek if you have time off on the week and the weather forecast looks good, please do not be afraid to use this forum to advertise your intent/desire to get out and on the sea. I have much more flexibility on my schedule these days and if I am free I will happily come along to offer safety support.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/J75hMOCVGCc8Wqh0VYSlX0?mode=gi_t