Sea Kayak Development
Two coaching-led days for sea kayakers ready to broaden their range, refine technique and make calmer, more dependable decisions in varied coastal conditions.
Build control, range and judgement
Development moves you from basic comfort towards dependable control. You will explore how technique, positioning and observation combine, so changing conditions feel more understandable and your choices become more deliberate.
Development is a good fit if you:
- Already paddle a sea kayak and feel comfortable afloat in calm conditions
- Want more confidence in swell, moving water or around coastal features
- Sometimes become tense when conditions change
- Want coaching and development, not simply more mileage
- Are ready to make more of your own paddling decisions
Still building basic comfort?
If you are new to sea kayaking, still feel unsettled afloat or want an unrushed introduction to essential coastal skills, Foundation is likely to give you a more useful starting point.
Compare FoundationControl and judgement you can rely on
Coaching is shaped around the group, coastline and conditions. You will practise in real environments, with time for feedback, repetition and reflection.
Dynamic-water control
Stay relaxed and effective as swell, moving water and coastal features add complexity.
Efficient technique
Refine strokes, positioning and boat handling so control requires less tension and effort.
Reading the coastline
Understand what water, wind and coastal features are doing—and what that means for your route.
Using coastal features
Approach gaps, caves, landing places and varied coastline with greater control when appropriate.
Rescues & support
Develop practical rescue and support skills in realistic conditions suited to the group.
Independent decisions
Take increasing ownership of route choice, positioning and group movement as confidence grows.
A purposeful plan that can adapt
Each day begins at the Academy with equipment, conditions and the plan. The paddling location is chosen to make the best use of the weather and the group’s needs.
Meet at the Academy
Consider the forecast and choose a location that serves the group’s aims before travelling to the coast.
Work in context
Use real coastline and the available conditions to connect technique with positioning and decisions.
Own more of the day
As confidence grows, take more responsibility for route choices, group movement and evaluating options.
What we provide
- Two days of progressive small-group coaching
- Sea kayak, paddle and essential safety equipment
- Drysuit and other paddling kit if required
- Classroom, kit-wash and drying facilities
- Joining information before arrival
Before you book
- Normal meeting time is 9am unless arranged otherwise
- Courses begin at New Holmus Farm
- Participant camping is £15 per person per night
- Holmus Cottage may be available separately
- You are welcome to stay elsewhere and travel in each day
Choose your Development course
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Ant handles bookings and coordination; your coach takes care of everything on the water.
22–23 May 2027
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17–18 July 2027
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4–5 September 2027
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Everything you need before you arrive
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