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Tidal Races and Rough Water

Be prepared to get wet! We will spend plenty of time both in and on the waves!

Learn or improve your rough water rescues, boat repairs and bad weather emergency landings.

If you have a VHF and are licenced to use it - bring it with you.

We can include radio practice as well.

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Private tuition

Private tuition is available for £ 120 per day should you prefer a one to one learning situation. We offer tuition for all levels, from the novice to the experienced paddler and the coach. Please contact Sea Kayaking UK for further information.
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Paddle power

A performance Paddling Clinic designed to add some energy efficient speed and power to your paddling to ensure you enjoy your days on the water.

Are you always struggling at the back of the group and having problems keeping up?
Are you fed up of reaching the group just as they finish their break and start to paddle off again?
This Performance Paddling 'Paddle Power' course may be the answer to your problems.

We look at all the elements of your paddling and kayak set-up.

Discover some paddling techniques and tricks of the trade to get some speed into your paddling and give you the edge without using up all of your energy.

This course specialises in showing you energy efficient paddling that will give you the power you need to keep at the top of the group and enjoy the scenery at the same time.
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Course dates

 20.06.2013 to    21.06.2013    

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Introduction to Tidal Races

If you have started paddling in Rough Water and looking to understand and paddle in Tide Races this course is for you. We will start by looking at the tides and the effect they have on us as paddlers and progress to some fun in the waves.
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Course dates

 09.04.2012     to     10.04.2012
    
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Introduction to Sea Kayaking (Novice)

This course is designed to introduce you to the exciting sport of sea kayaking.
The main emphasis is on having fun and learning the key fundamentals to enable you to get out on the water and progress. It is run out on the open sea but in sheltered conditions allowing you to improve quickly. We will look at the fundamental skills needed to safely kayak at sea, and the basic theoretical knowledge to decide where to kayak in safety.
Ratio: 1 instructor to 4 students.
This course is designed for anyone who is enthusiastic about trying sea kayaking. No prior experience is required - just a reasonable level of water confidence and a have-a-go attitude.
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Course dates

 25.05.2013 to     26.05.2013    
 20.07.2013 to     21.07.2013    
 31.08.2013 to     01.09.2013    

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Introduction to Sea Kayaking (Master Class)

The emphasis is on skills and coaching. Our instructors will progress your skills and you will learn some new techniques to progress your sea kayaking. Be prepared to get wet. Especially If you want to try to learn to roll! We will also look at rescues during the course.
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Course dates

 01.01.1970 to     01.01.1970   

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Introduction to Moving Water

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Course dates

 01.01.1970 to     01.01.1970    

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Intermediate Sea Kayaking

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Course dates

 19.08.2013     to     19.08.2013    
 20.08.2013     to     20.08.2013    
 
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Advanced Seakayaking

Designed for paddlers who are at or around the BCU 4* standard (you do not need to hold a certificate!) You will have a competent roll and are happy paddling in moderate water conditions so we can introduce you and take you into the advanced water environment.
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Course dates

 22.04.2013 to     26.04.2013    
 12.08.2013 to     16.08.2013    
 14.10.2013 to     18.10.2013    

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