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Supporting Women & Girls on the Water – In Partnership with Paddle Cymru

Join our #ShePaddles initiative—dedicated to supporting women and girls through sea kayaking on the beautiful Anglesey coastline.

#ShePaddles is open to all experience levels, from absolute beginners to advanced paddlers.

Whether you want to build confidence, improve your kayaking skills, or connect with a supportive community, you’ll find your place here.

For Complete Beginners to Experienced Paddlers

#ShePaddles Sea Kayaking Courses in Anglesey

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  • ShePaddles Women Kayaking on the Sea, by a cave

    Why Choose #ShePaddles Sea Kayaking Courses?

    Supportive, Inclusive Environment: Led by qualified female coaches, our courses are designed for women and girls.

    All Abilities Welcome: We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced sea kayaking courses.

    Strong Community: Meet like-minded women and join a growing network of female kayakers in Wales.

    Skill Development: Learn sea kayaking techniques, navigation, safety, and gain confidence on the water.

    Stunning Anglesey Locations: Explore rocky coastlines, lighthouses, caves, and spot local wildlife.

  • 2 Women kayaking on the Sea

    What to Expect on a #ShePaddles Course

    Expert Female Instructors: British Canoeing-certified, friendly, and supportive.

    Small Group Sizes: Personalised coaching and plenty of time on the water.

    All Equipment Provided: Kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids, and kit sizes from XS/Junior to XXL.

    Welcoming Atmosphere: No pressure—just encouragement, learning, and fun.

  • Woman standing on a rocky coastline with a blue kayak and black and red celtic paddle

    What to Bring

    Comfortable, quick-dry clothing for kayaking

    Change of clothes, towel, and warm layers

    Picnic lunch, snacks, and drinks (must fit inside a kayak hatch or dry bag)

    Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)

    Any required medication

    Need to borrow kit? Let us know your size when booking!

  • 3 Female Kayakers in white and blue boats on the Irish Sea, off Anglesey

    Meeting Point & Times

    Location: SKW Kayak Centre, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1YF

    Times: Typically 09:00–15:30 (please check your booking confirmation)

    Directions & Parking: Provided after booking

  • 2 Blue kayaks with female paddlers on the Menai Straits One of the kayakers is bracing and using the other kayak for support

    How to Book Your #ShePaddles Sea Kayaking Experience

    Book Online:View all #ShePaddles courses and events

    Contact Us: Email info@seakayakingwales.com or call 07899 662043 for advice or group bookings

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need kayaking experience?

    No experience needed! We offer courses for all levels, including complete beginners.

  • Can I join solo?

    Absolutely! Many women come alone and make new friends on the course.

  • Is equipment provided?

    Yes, all kayaking and safety equipment is included—just let us know your size.

  • What if the weather is bad?

    Safety comes first. We’ll adapt, postpone, or reschedule if needed.

  • "Probably the best 2 days ever sea kayaking, Helen is a brilliant inspiring instructor. Already booked the next sessions."

    Jimmy - Explorer Course

  • "Anita was a great coach - she was very clear and I learnt a lot - it was fun - we had a great time in the group, particularly day 2"

    Ruth - Explorer Course

  • "Excellent course. Geth did a great job of finding challenging conditions which were just right to push the envelope. Did lots of new stuff and expanded my skill set."

    Bernd - Moderate Course

  • "For a complete beginner this was a great introduction with our leader Anita who was excellent."

    Anonymous - Intro Course

  • "The intermediate course content was a really useful balance of time at sea with more dramatic conditions than I'm used to as well as moving water work in the Menai Straits."

    Dave - Intermediate

  • "Fantastic 3 days on the water, amazing atmosphere. Good coaching with a nice group of people made it fun to be out in the dynamic stuff."

    Chris - Dynamic Course