Kayak Lesson
Designed for beginners, our kayak lessons are ideal for those looking to develop a new skill and feel more confident exploring the coast by kayak. You'll spend 1.5 hours with an instructor who will start from the very beginning, covering everything from launching, manoeuvring and how to respond in an emergency. Lessons take place in the sheltered coastal waters of Cullercoats Bay in
a maximum group size of eight people.
Price: From £39 per person.
Suitable for: Adults and accompanied children ages 11+.
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Looking for October - March dates? In the cooler months we recommend booking a private lesson instead. This gives us more flexibility with venue should the North Sea be too rough.
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FAQs
What will I see and do?
After a briefing from your guide and a relaxed warm up, we’ll spend the first half of your lesson learning the skills you need to get started. Our coaching is always student centred and environmentally considerate. We’ll cover:
Your equipment, what you are carrying and why
Lifting, carrying and launching your kayak with minimal environmental disturbance
Efficient forward paddling, making every stroke count
Initiating and executing perfect turns
Stopping and reversing, using backward strokes
Manoeuvring around obstacles and spotting submerged hazards
Rescuing yourself and assisting others in an emergency
Depending on conditions we’ll also aim to depart the bay so you can consolidate your skills and apply them to real world challenges. At the end of the lesson there will be the option for a short sea swim too.
Who is this lesson suitable for?
This lesson is suitable for adults and accompanied children age 11 or over. For surf kayaking and sea kayaking in boats with an enclosed cockpit, the minimum age is 14. You should be comfortable around water and able to swim 25m. You should also be generally fit, healthy and able to undertake moderate exercise without difficulty.
What do you provide?
A professional and qualified adventure guide
Premium, UK manufactured sit-on kayaks from Tootega
Warm 5mm wetsuit and all required safety equipment
What do I need to bring?
Closed toe footwear that you don’t mind getting wet (eg. wetsuit boots or old trainers)
Swimwear for under your wetsuit
Towel, dry clothes and dry shoes for afterwards
On warm days, water for hydration and suncream to protect your skin.
We keep a range of neoprene accessories, dry bags and waterproof phone cases available for purchase in-store.
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