#ShePaddles Sea Kayaking

Welcome to our #ShePaddles sea kayaking events, in association with Canoe Wales. These events are for beginners to experienced sea kayakers.

“#ShePaddles is an initiative that aims to get more women and girls into paddlesport, and to keep them progressing to where they want to be” - www.canoewales.com

Kirsty and Kathy at SKW are keen to support the #ShePaddles initiative through our regular #ShePaddles sea kayaking days and other events. Our #ShePaddles events aim to bring women together on the sea to share inspiring journeys and promote our core SKW mission of “Growing and Supporting the Sea Kayaking Community”.

AT A GLANCE

  • Morning planning sessions, over coffee

  • Quality sea kayak and related equipment supplied for the duration of the course

  • Potential skills to practice: information gathering, boat handling, decision making, leadership, and incident management… and journeying in the marine wilderness whilst enjoying great company.

  • Lunch (not included) at a beach

  • Rescue skills (optional)

  • Fun!

PREREQUISTES

  • This is a level 1-4 course and is appropriate for all participants with reasonable core strength and fitness.

  • If you are new to kayaking

    • Core Strength: Can you sit upright on the floor without needing back support for a while and can you then stand up using just 1 hand for support?

    • Fitness: Can you sustain a whole days of aerobic activity, similar in intensity to a lovely coastal walk?

  • Please note all these events are for Over 18's or 13+ youngsters accompanied by a parent/guardian.

 

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Your usual kayak/canoe kit - if you have this equipment

  • Or we can provide wetsuits/cags and associated equipment (sea kayaks/paddles etc) but you will need to bring…

    • Old trainers (you don't mind getting wet) or appropriate water sport shoes

    • Swimsuit (2 piece, much easier for wee stops) and t-shirt/rash vest (to wear under the provided sleeveless wetsuit)

    • Fleece or jumper (to wear under the provided cag)

  • Packed lunch and drinking water

  • Sunscreen

  • Personal medication(s)

  • Please state on the booking form what equipment we will need to prepare for you

MEETING LOCATION/PADDLING VENUE
We normally meet in Holyhead or Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, depending on the weather forecast. The paddling venues are always specially chosen to match our courses.

CAN’T FIND YOUR PREFERRED DATE?

We also do “Tailor Made Adventures” - Individuals, Groups, Clubs, Corporate etc

ACCOMMODATION

Please check out our accommodation page

ANY QUESTIONS?