Sea Kayak Journeys & Retreats
Coached sea kayaking experiences focused on paddling real coastline, developing judgement and spending meaningful time on the sea—including guided journeys, club weekends and women’s retreats.
They are not formal skills courses or assessments. Learning happens naturally through travelling by kayak, reading conditions and making decisions with an experienced coach.
All essential sea kayaking kit is included if you need it.
Choose a journey or retreat
Women’s retreats have scheduled dates. Guided journeys, club weekends and private days are arranged around you or your group.
Guided Sea Kayak Journeys
Coached coastal journeys focused on travelling by kayak, reading the coast, and developing sound judgement on the sea, with days shaped by conditions and the group.
Scheduled dates and private arrangements are available.
Women’s Sea Kayak Retreats
Supportive mixed-ability retreats for women with some previous sea kayaking experience, led by experienced female coaches and based at New Holmus Farm.
Camping is available; Holmus Cottage may be available on request, or you are welcome to stay elsewhere and travel in each day.
Scheduled retreat dates available to book.
Club Weekends & Group Journeys
Journeys designed for established paddling groups and clubs, balancing quality paddling with time to socialise, explore new coastal areas, and develop confidence as a group.
Arranged around your club or established group.
Private & Bespoke Journeys
Tailored sea kayaking journeys for individuals or small groups looking for a more personalised experience, specific coastal objectives, or flexible progression-focused time on the sea.
Arranged around your goals, group and preferred dates.
Choosing the Right Journey
Journeys vary in pace, distance, conditions, and focus. Each journey page explains the expected experience level and what the days are likely to involve.
Ant handles bookings and coordination — your coach will take care of everything on the water.
If you’re looking to develop skills or work towards a qualification, our Sea Kayak Courses may be a better fit.
If you’re unsure which direction makes sense, journey descriptions are designed to help you choose confidently.
When Journeys Run
Journeys run throughout the season and are shaped by weather, tides, and sea conditions. Upcoming journeys and availability are listed on individual pages.
Planning your visit
Journeys and retreats meet at Sea Kayak Academy, New Holmus Farm, before heading to the coast. The exact paddling location is chosen around the group, weather and sea conditions.