Articles, guidance, and stories from our coaching, journeys, and time on the sea.
Practical guidance on developing sea kayaking skills, staying safe, and making good decisions in real coastal conditions.
Stories, guidance, and insights focused on women’s sea kayaking courses, trips, and experiences.
First-hand accounts from journeys, courses, and days on the water — real experiences from sea kayaking on the coast.
Articles exploring the wildlife, coastline, and natural environment we encounter while sea kayaking.
Updates, announcements, and the occasional bit of good news from Sea Kayak Academy.
I successfully completed the Paddle UK Coastal Sea Kayak course over two days with Sea Kayak Academy in October 2025. I’m a fairly experienced sea kayaker, having paddled for several years in my home county of Kent, as well as Anglesey, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and...
If you ever want to see just how well a course can be run, how knowledge, adventure, and joy can be seamlessly combined, spend a couple of days on the Sea Kayak Award course with Sea Kayak Academy in Pembrokeshire. I did just that, and I left not only soaked (in the...
🏆 We’re Paddle Cymru’s Provider of the Year! 🏆 We’re absolutely delighted to announce that Sea Kayak Academy has been named Provider of the Year at the 2025 Paddle Cymru Awards! This recognition from Paddle Cymru (part of Paddle UK) is a huge honour, and we’re so...
My first introduction to Sea KayakingWritten by Adrian SvenssonIt was a sunny June morning and the Sea Kayak Academy, based at New Holmus Farm just outside of Letterston in Pembrokeshire, was the chosen venue for my first venture into sea kayaking. Whilst I have been...
Women's Sea Kayak Retreat WeekendI recently attended a Women's Sea Kayak Retreat Weekend held by Sea Kayak Academy. Here is a short write-up of my experience with them: The day started with meeting our coaches, Amy and Nic, introductions and trip planning - checking...
Wildlife on the sea around Pembrokeshire.Kayaking along the Pembrokeshire coast offers a fantastic opportunity to experience a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. Here are some of the wildlife species that you may encounter during your kayaking...
A Perfect Week for Adventurous Women Hey there, amazing women! Picture this: a week filled with sea kayaking adventures, stunning landscapes, and a dash of unexpected excitement. That's exactly what unfolded during our recent "All Women Sea Kayak Holiday" week, and it...
Assessment Group MemberVolunteering to be a group member on a course Written by: Fergus It all happened in a bit of a rush. A Facebook post led to a private message led to an email. I had been accepted by Ian at Sea Kayak Academy as a Assessment Group Member in an...
Not sure whether to choose a sit-on-top kayak or a sea kayak? We explain the real differences in stability, control, conditions, and who each is best suited for.
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