Advanced/Dynamic Water Course Sea Kayaking
PREREQUISITES - Will I be OK for this course? If in doubt consider our Moderate Water Course (also known as Introduction to Dynamic Water) and/or call us: 07899662043 (Kirsty/Geth)
Have you:
Been regularly kayaking in dynamic seas and/or class 3/4 white water conditions, e.g. 20+ days in the preceding 6-12 months
Been confident spending prolonged periods of time in tideraces or beach surf.
Got good paddle fitness - able to maintain moderate+ aerobic activity for up to 6 hours each day.
Got rolling skills that are highly desirable for this course - you may get the opportunity to use this skill in authentically challenging conditions.
Got a solid driving/balanced kayaking style to propel your kayak forwards in dynamic conditions to maximise stability
We want everyone to get the most out of our courses, so if we are unsure of your suitability we will contact you to look at potentially changing you to a different course.
If you are unsure of which course to go on please get in touch on: 07899662043 or info@seakayakingwales.com
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WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THIS COURSE
This is a level 5 course and is appropriate for participants wishing to develop their sea kayaking skills in dynamic water conditions up to 20kts of wind (POTENTIALLY VERY WINDY), 3kts+ tidal streams (FAST) and 1.5m+ waves. We will be looking to develop skills and tactics in advanced venues like: tide races, surf zones, rock gardens and down wind journeys.
Anglesey is the perfect venue for this course. More often than not advanced sea state conditions are accessible. This helps us to develop participant independence, planning/understanding the advanced environment. We will also encourage risk management decisions to be explored and incident managing/rescue problem solving alongside our advanced water team mates.
Please note all our tuition courses are for Over 18's only - highly skilled 16+ year olds may be welcomed with an equally competent parent
For our 5 day Dynamic Courses - They will only run if there is 2 or more people on the course.
Essentially, we are aiming to help sea kayakers towards becoming more confident journeying and playing in rough water and exposed marine coastal environments. Anglesey’s tideraces provide the perfect backdrop for this.
British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Award - Take a look at SKW’s handy checklist.
We are unlikely to be able to complete the British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Award award on this course, as we may be too busy playing in the tide races, etc, to complete the syllabus. Should you wish to complete this award please book onto a bespoke sea kayaking day with one of our coaching team.
AT A GLANCE
Morning planning sessions, over coffee
Quality sea kayak and related equipment available for hire for the duration of the course (if needed)
Lunch (not included) at a beach
Refining and practicing our skills advanced conditions
Rescue skills (optional)
Fun!
ACCOMMODATION
Please check out our accommodation page
Overview of Sea Kayak Course Levels
Tide Races and Rough Water / Dynamic Water