Sea kayaking courses on real coastlines
Sea Kayak Academy offers sea kayaking courses on the Pembrokeshire coast — from first coached days on the sea through to advanced skills, leadership development, and nationally recognised awards.
Our sea kayaking is organised into clear development pathways and focused training options. From foundation skills through to advanced leadership and coaching refinement, each route is designed to build confidence, judgement, and capability in real sea conditions.
All essential sea kayaking kit is included if you need it.
Find the right sea kayaking course
Choose the option that best matches your experience and what you want to develop. Each card leads straight to a specific course or pathway, where you can see who it is for, upcoming dates, availability and prices.
Not sure? Use our straightforward starting guide → View booking options →
Sea Kayak Foundation
For newer sea kayakers who want strong foundations, confidence and safe habits on real coastline.
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Sea Kayak Development
For paddlers ready to refine technique, broaden their range and make better decisions in more varied coastal conditions.
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Leadership & Advanced Training
Progress towards leadership, advanced-water judgement and higher responsibility through focused coastal training.
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Paddle UK Awards & Qualifications
Nationally recognised Sea Kayak, Leader, Advanced Leader and Coach pathways delivered within the appropriate Paddle UK remit.
Explore awards →
Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat
A supportive mixed-ability coached journey for women with some previous sea kayaking experience, based at New Holmus Farm.
Explore the retreat →
Private Coaching & Guided Days
One-to-one or small-group coaching shaped around your experience, goals, preferred dates and pace.
Explore private coaching →
Still unsure where to begin?
You don’t need to know your “level” before choosing. Our short guide matches common experience, confidence and goals to the most useful next step.
Use the Where to Start guide →
Or email us and we’ll help you choose.
Experienced coaching on real coastlines
All courses are delivered by experienced coaches with extensive local knowledge of the Pembrokeshire coast. Emphasis is placed on adapting to conditions, developing sound judgement, and building skills that transfer beyond the course environment.
Planning your visit
All courses meet at the Sea Kayak Academy in Pembrokeshire before heading to the coast.