Build the skills to enjoy more of the sea
Supportive, small-group coaching on the Pembrokeshire coast—from your first coached days through to personal performance, safety, leadership and coaching qualifications.
Where are you in your paddling now?
Choose the description that sounds closest to you. Each page explains who the training is for, what you will work on and the available dates.
Sea Kayak Foundation
For new or newer paddlers who want sound technique, confidence and good habits from the outset. No previous sea-kayaking experience is required.
Explore Foundation Building experienceSea Kayak Development
For paddlers ready to refine technique, handle their kayak more confidently and make better decisions in increasingly varied conditions.
Explore Development Taking responsibilitySea Kayak Leadership
For capable paddlers developing the planning, judgement, group awareness and practical systems needed to look after others at sea.
Explore Leadership Advanced refinementAdvanced Sea Kayak Skills
Coaching-led refinement for experienced paddlers working on technical precision, adaptability, judgement, leadership presence or coaching practice.
Explore Advanced Skills Recognised pathwaysPaddle UK awards
Personal performance, safety, leadership and coaching routes, delivered by appropriately qualified Academy coaches within their remit.
Explore awards and qualificationsLooking for a coaching-led journey or women’s retreat?
These sit within our journeys programme rather than the course pathway.
A different format may suit you better
Choose a personal plan or add an important supporting qualification.
Private coaching
One-to-one or small-group days shaped around your experience, aims, preferred dates and pace.
Explore private coaching Specialist trainingRemote First Aid
Practical outdoor first aid delivered at the Academy by REAL First Aid, with course information, dates and booking in one place.
View Remote First AidCoaching with a clear purpose
Whichever route you choose, the learning remains practical, personal and appropriate to the conditions.
Small groups
Useful feedback, time to practise and space to ask questions.
Real coastline
Skills and judgement developed in environments chosen for the group, conditions and course aims.
Qualified delivery
The Academy team and trusted specialists work within the remit of their Paddle UK qualifications.
Unsure where you fit?
You do not need to diagnose your own level. Tell us what you have done and what you would like to achieve.
Train from our permanent Pembrokeshire base
Courses meet at New Holmus Farm, with a dedicated classroom, kit-washing and drying facilities. Participant camping and separate cottage accommodation may also be available.
Choose your next course
See current dates and availability, or use the starting guide if you would like help choosing.