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Course Levels Explained

Choose Your Course

Kayak Skills Courses:

Beginner (Level 1) to Advanced (Level 5)

Which of Our Kayaking Courses Best Suits Your Experience & Needs?

Course Levels by Kirsty Roberts

    • Perfect for complete beginners—no previous kayaking experience needed

    • Ideal for anyone wanting to try sea kayaking for the first time

    • Great for building confidence on the water

    • Focuses on essential paddling skills in a safe, supportive environment

    • Suitable for adults of all ages and backgrounds

    • Requires only a basic level of fitness and a sense of adventure

    More Information on our Introduction to Sea Kayaking Page

    • Paddlers with some basic sea kayaking experience (such as completing a Level 1 Introduction course)

    • Those looking to build on foundational skills and gain more confidence on the water

    • Individuals comfortable paddling in sheltered or easy moderate conditions, ready to explore slightly more challenging environments

    • Adults of all ages with a reasonable level of fitness

    • Anyone interested in learning journey planning, tidal awareness, and essential safety techniques

    More Information on our Explorer Course Page

    • Fairly experienced sea kayakers, comfortable with journeys up to 20km

    • Those keen to explore all areas of Anglesey’s coastline in good, moderate conditions

    • Paddlers with solid boat handling skills, ready to apply them on open coastal journeys

    • Aspirant British Canoeing Sea Kayak Award holders

    • Adventurous kayakers seeking both challenge and the option of easier routes along moderate water coastlines

    More Information on our Intermediate Course Page

    • Experienced sea kayakers with solid skills in moderate water, ready for sustained, more challenging conditions

    • Confident paddlers seeking to develop techniques in tide races, rock hopping, and dynamic coastal environments

    • Those aiming to handle longer, more exposed journeys where landings may be limited and conditions less predictable

    • Aspirant British Canoeing Coastal Sea Kayak Award or Sea Kayak Leader candidates

    • Paddlers comfortable navigating, rescuing, and decision-making in environments with stronger tidal flows, surf (up to 1m), and wind (up to Beaufort Force 4)

    • Individuals looking to push their skills and confidence further, with support from expert coaching and safety-focused group management

    More Information on our Moderate Water Course Page

    • Highly experienced sea kayakers, confident in advanced and challenging conditions

    • Paddlers with strong boat control and dynamic balance, comfortable in tidal races, surf, and exposed swell

    • Those experienced in paddling across eddy lines and wave features, and ready to apply/develop advanced leadership and rescue skills

    • Aspirant British Canoeing Advanced Sea Kayak Award or Sea Kayak Leader candidates

    • Individuals with excellent safety awareness and the ability to make sound decisions in unpredictable, high-energy environments

    • Kayakers seeking to push their technical, tactical, and psychological skills to the highest level with expert coaching and peer support

    More Information on our Dynamic/Level 5 Course Page

  • Get in Touch

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  • "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