Sea Kayak
ACADEMY
Coaching and Qualifications
Sea Kayaking Courses
Sea Kayak Academy provides quality courses, from first-time paddlers to advanced sea kayaking assessments.
Expect to improve skills, increase awareness and meet like-minded people, all whilst having fun enjoying the spectacular beauty of Pembrokeshire in Wales.
Excellent instructor-to-group ratios
To ensure you get the personal attention you need. From complete beginner to advanced sea kayak guru, we are here to help you along every step of that wonderful journey.
Located in the Beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
We have access to the Pembrokeshire coastline which is the perfect environment for learning, exploring and developing your sea kayaking skills.
Skill Level
Courses are listed in order of difficulty and experience level. Find where you are now and work your way down the list from there!
Sea Kayaking Courses
Sea Kayak Academy provides quality courses, from first-time paddlers to advanced sea kayaking assessments.
Expect to improve skills, increase awareness and meet like-minded people, all whilst having fun enjoying the spectacular beauty of Pembrokeshire in Wales.
Discover your potential
Excellent instructor-to-group ratios
To ensure you get the personal attention you need. From complete beginner to advanced sea kayak guru, we are here to help you along every step of that wonderful journey.
Located in the Beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
We have access to the Pembrokeshire coastline which is the perfect environment for learning, exploring and developing your sea kayaking skills.
Skill Level
Courses are listed in order of difficulty and experience level. Find where you are now and work your way down the list from there!
Our Reviews at Sea Kayak Academy
Sea Kayak Academy
Highlights
Top level coaching
Low group to coach ratios
No minimum booking numbers to run
Pembrokeshire coast
Dedicated training room
Equipment included
About us
A team of kayakers who are dedicated to providing quality kayaking courses and qualifications.
The Sea Kayak Academy focus on the individual development of each and every paddler we meet.
We aim to help you become the safest, most confident paddler you can be. Whilst qualifications are great for measuring our abilities we intend to focus on making better paddlers first.
We have dedicated onsite facilities including a drying tunnel, training room and a kayak shop.
Plan Your Next Course With Us
From complete beginner to advanced sea kayak guru, we are here to help you along every step of that wonderful journey.
View our courses and book with us today!
Plan Your Next Course With Us
From complete beginner to advanced sea kayak guru, we are here to help you along every step of that wonderful journey.
View our courses and book with us today!
Sit On Top - Safety Day
Learn about the basics of using a sit-on-top kayak safely in the sea environment.
Gain the ability to plan simple trips and paddle them with confidence.
Sit On Top - Improvers Day
Coaching on your specific needs to improve skills, knowledge and confidence allows you to get to more adventurous locations in the future.
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
For those who’ve never kayaked before but who are intrigued by the more traditional sit-inside sea kayaks.
Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning
Plan and navigate effectively on coastal journeys in moderate sea conditions.
What Our Clients Say
FAQs
What kit do you provide?
Here at Sea Kayak Academy, we believe in providing the absolute best experience possible.
We feel that your experience is a far more enjoyable one if you are using the best equipment and staying warm and dry, which is why we are proud to provide quality kit including dry suits.
- Equipment you will be provided with for all water-based courses includes:
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Spraydeck (for sit-in kayak courses)
- Drysuit / Wetsuit*
- Shoes
- Helmet
- Drybag (for your sandwiches, spare warm layers, etc)
In winter and on cold days you can wear one of our dry suits, on cooler days one of our long john wetsuits and paddle jackets and on those particularly hot days, just your own shorts and t-shirt will do.
What do I need to bring with me?
Water-based courses
Always bring:
- Comfortable warm layers to be worn underneath a drysuit.
- Shoes
- Towel
- Water bottle
- Lunch
- Extra snacks
Also bring on…
Hot days:
- Sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Swimwear if you opt to wear a wetsuit, or for that lunchtime swim
Cold days:
- Extra sweatshirt
- Warm hat
Land-based courses
Always bring:
- Lunch (Alternatively the nearest garage is located a 10-minute drive away in Letterston)
- A notepad and pen
We will provide tea, coffee and water.
Can I bring my own kit:
You are most welcome to bring any or all of your own kit.
You do not need to notify us ahead of time what kit you require, we will be able to organise all required equipment when we meet you.
Before heading out from the base for the day your coach will check to ensure that your kit is suitable for the environment and is in good condition. If anything is deemed unsuitable for the course we will ask you to use our equipment.
We can also help you with any questions you may have about your equipment.
Sea Kayak Academy has a range of equipment for sale. Please visit our online shop or get in contact for details.
Our Blog
Kajak Sport – Marko’s Sea kayak in Pembrokeshire
Marko from Kajak Sports experience with Sea Kayak Academy. Kajak Sport is a company based in Finland that designs and manufactures high-quality kayak parts – if you own a sea kayak it’s highly likely that at least some of the parts are manufactured by Kajak Sport. One...
Toddler kayaks to Skomer Island
Toddler kayaks on a sea kayaking adventure.Toddler kayaks to Skomer Island to see the puffins. Tristan loves puffins, ever since he was a baby Amy and I have been telling him stories and showing him pictures and videos of us paddling over to, and around, Skomer...
How to ensure a good fit on your buoyancy aid
Inspect your buoyancy aid Check for any rips or tears in the fabric or webbing. Note also that buoyancy aids degrade with time so if it is an older model, it may be worth weight testing it to ensure it is up to the job (More information on this coming in a later...
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