Women-only coached coastal experience
Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat
Two enjoyable, coaching-led days for women with some previous sea kayaking experience—building confidence, exploring the Pembrokeshire coast and learning without assessment pressure.
Confidence, connection and time on the coast
A retreat with purpose—not a rigid course or a guided tour
The retreat combines coached coastal journeys with space to consolidate skills, try new things and enjoy being at sea. The pace is unhurried, but the coaching remains thoughtful and purposeful.
The retreat is for women who…
Have some sea kayaking experience
- Have already spent some time paddling a sea kayak
- Are comfortable being on open water for a coached coastal day
- Want to build confidence without assessment pressure
- Enjoy learning alongside women with varied experience
- Value enjoyable journeys as much as technical progress
Important before booking
It is mixed ability, but not first-time beginner
Experience within the group may vary, and coaching adapts to the people involved. However, the retreat is not designed as a first ever sea kayaking course. If you have no previous experience, Sea Kayak Foundation is the better starting point.
What makes the retreat special
Enjoyable coastal days with room to grow
Each day is shaped by the conditions, coastline and group. Coaching is woven naturally into the journey, with time to practise, explore, rest and connect.
Coached journeys
Explore suitable stretches of the Pembrokeshire coast with skills and decisions woven into the day.
Confidence at your pace
Consolidate familiar skills and try new challenges without pressure to keep up or prove yourself.
Individual coaching
Small groups create space for useful feedback that responds to your experience and aims.
Women-led environment
Experienced female coaches create a supportive setting for questions, practice and progression.
Time to enjoy the coast
Breaks, conversation and exploration are part of the experience rather than squeezed around a syllabus.
Useful next steps
Finish with greater confidence and a clearer sense of how you would like your paddling to develop.
Included
What we provide
- Two days of coaching with experienced female sea kayak coaches
- Sea kayak, paddle and essential safety equipment
- Drysuit and other paddling kit if required
- Use of the Academy classroom, kit-wash and drying facilities
- Joining information before arrival
Practical details
Before you book
- Normal meeting time is 9am unless arranged otherwise
- Accommodation and meals are not included
- Courses begin at New Holmus Farm before travelling to the coast
- On-site participant camping is £15 per person per night
- Holmus Cottage may be available separately
- You are equally welcome to stay elsewhere and travel in each day
Dates & booking
Choose your retreat
2027 retreat price: £295 per person for two days.
Book online for immediate confirmation. Prefer to pay by bank transfer? Email the Academy and we’ll arrange your place directly.
Ant handles bookings and coordination; your coach takes care of everything on the water.
March 2027
13–14 March 2027
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June 2027
19–20 June 2027
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Plan your visit
Everything you need before you arrive
Explore the permanent Academy base, travel options and places to stay. Exact joining details and directions are sent to booked participants.