Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat

The Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat is a supportive, women-only sea kayaking experience focused on confidence, connection, and enjoyable time on the water.

Led by experienced female sea kayak coaches, the retreat offers a relaxed and welcoming environment where women can paddle together, explore the coastline, and enjoy being at sea without pressure or expectation.

Retreats run either as weekend or midweek experiences, with dates chosen to make the most of quieter conditions and a slower pace of life on the coast.

What the retreat is like

The Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat is a guided coastal kayaking experience shaped by conditions, the coastline, and the group.

Each day includes time to paddle, explore, rest, and connect, with plenty of space for learning, conversation, and simply enjoying being on the water. Plans are flexible and adapt to the sea state, weather, and the needs of the group, rather than following a rigid itinerary.

The emphasis is on:

• building confidence in real coastal environments

• paddling at a comfortable, unhurried pace

• feeling supported while trying new things

• enjoying shared time on the sea with other women

Who the retreat is for

The Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat is suitable for women with some sea kayaking experience who are comfortable spending time on open water.

Experience levels within the group may vary. Coaching and routes are adapted to suit conditions and the people involved, allowing everyone to progress at their own pace in a supportive setting.

If you’re unsure whether this retreat is right for you, we’re always happy to talk things through and help you decide.

Location and conditions

Accommodation varies depending on the retreat and may include:

• on-site camping at the Sea Kayak Academy base

• local accommodation arranged independently

• a combination of both

Full details are provided once dates and plans are confirmed.

Accommodation and logistics

Accommodation options vary depending on the retreat and may include camping, local accommodation, or a mix of both. On-site camping is available at our Sea Kayak Academy base, with other accommodation options arranged separately if preferred.

Full details are provided once dates and plans are confirmed.

Booking the Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat

The Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat is guided, supportive, and carefully planned around conditions and the group. If you’re unsure whether this retreat is right for you, or have questions about experience, confidence, or logistics, feel free to get in touch before booking — we’re happy to help.

Ant handles bookings and coordination — your coach will take care of everything on the water.

Before you book

All essential sea kayaking kit is included if you need it.

If a date shows as call to book, please email the Academy to enquire — we’ll get you booked in directly.

If you’re unsure whether this training course is right for your experience, or would like to discuss which option is most appropriate before assessment, feel free to get in touch — we’re happy to advise.

Led by experienced female sea kayak coaches

The Women’s Sea Kayak Retreat is led by experienced female sea kayak coaches with extensive local knowledge of the Pembrokeshire coast. Each day is shaped by conditions, group needs, and sound decision-making to ensure safe, enjoyable paddling on real coastline.

Plan your visit

All Sea Kayak Academy courses meet at our base in Pembrokeshire before heading to the coast.

We always meet at the Academy to check equipment, talk through plans, and choose the best paddling location for the conditions on the day.

Helpful information before you book or arrive:

• Where We Meet – meeting point and what to expect on arrival
• Getting Here – travel options and approximate journey times
• Accommodation – on-site camping and Holmus Cottage
• FAQs – common questions about courses and logistics

👉 Arrival details and directions are provided to booked participants.