Other Providers — Exeter Canoe Club

Dartfest 28/29 November

Dave Turner — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:06:09 +0000

Fun sounding event coming to the dart in November

Pembrokeshire SK Coaching opportunity 15/16 August - quick response needed

Maggie_Watson — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:21:58 +0000

Hi all.
A pal of mine is looking for an extra paddler to join a coached group in Pembrokeshire 15 and 16 August. £240 including camping.

Organised through Sea Kayak Academy (Ant Goddard, Ian Jennings). If one other joins it will be a group of 6 with two coaches (not necessarily both the business owners, but it will be a great ratio). Currently 4 men one woman. All friendly - joining a group is great for expanding your paddling circle. Would suit someone above SK award level. There is some enthusiasm for Ramsey and or Skomer, if feasible.

Please comment, with a contact route, if this is of interest and I will put you in touch.

White water development week - youth

MikeB — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:53:07 +0000

Hi,

London Kayak School will once again host a youth whitewater development week in North Wales. Please circulate the attached PDF to your club members, I have also included some information below.

Looking for adult courses???

We host montly white water development weekends in North Wales and we'll be heading to Scotland this October., all the information for that trips is here:

https://www.londonkayakschool.com/product/adult-white-water-scotland-october2026/

If you have any questions, please do ask.

Many thanks
Mike

Youth White Water Summer Camp 2026

Now in its third year, London Kayak School will once again host a youth whitewater development week in North Wales.

Price £800.00
Dates: Monday 24th to Friday 28th August

Transport Provided? We have a limited number of spaces available, we’ll be departing from and returning to LKS Brentford.

Equipment? We have boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, helmets to borrow, participants will need their own wetsuit and warm clothing for paddlesports.

Accommodation: We will be staying at Rhos Y Gwalia Outdoors in indoor accommodation, all bedding is provided

Meals: Monday Evening – Friday Lunchtime is provided

Now in its third year, our White Water Summer camp programme is all about learning, adventure and community. We take young paddlers on residential trips across the UK to Wales, Scotland and Dartmoor. Giving them the chance to develop their kayaking skills, forge lifelong friendships and have an unforgettable experiences on the water.

This summer for we will be heading to North Wales to the river Dee in Llangollen and the Tryweryn for five days of learning to white water kayak. The trip is suitable for beginners and intermediate paddlers. We’ll be on the most reliable and friendly white water the UK has to offer, with top tier coaching from London Kayak School coaches Mike Shaw and Gavin Barker.

We’ve been running trips like this for many years and we know what makes them special, great coaching, a fun and supportive atmosphere, a focus on safety, teamwork and smart decision making.

We will be staying at Rhos Y Gwalia outdoor centre, for those travelling from London transport will be available from London Kayak School. We’ve limited places, so be sure to book early!

What Makes Our Camps Different?

More Than Just Kayaking – Yes, they’ll spend loads of time on the water, but it’s also about gaining confidence, making good decisions, and looking after each other.

The Best Coaches in the Game – All our coaches are British Canoeing Awarding Body qualified, bringing years of experience in coaching young paddlers. Our team knows how to create a safe, structured, and seriously fun learning environment.

Fully Licensed & Insured – We hold an AALA license (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and full insurance, so you can trust that your child is in safe hands.

A True Team Experience – We cook together, eat together, and support each other, we’re a kayaking family for the week. The food is excellent, and everyone gets involved.

Parental Peace of Mind – We understand that sending your child off on a white water trip can feel like a big step. That’s why we prioritise safety, clear communication, and a structured approach to risk management.

Who’s It For?

Young paddlers who want to:

Improve their kayaking in a supportive and progressive environment
Experience different rivers and develop real-world skills
Have an amazing adventure with like-minded people
Our trips run year-round meaning your child can build skills at their own pace, with the same friendly coaches guiding their journey.

If you’re looking for a fun, safe, and well-run white water experience without the “go bigger, go harder” attitude, this is it!

Speak to Me for any other info (although I am only forwarding a message!)

27 June women's surf development day

Maggie_Watson — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:05:09 +0000

Women paddlers.... Simon H has messaged to say he's doing another women's surf development day 27 June and has a few spaces left. £85. Bude. I'd go, but I think I'll barely be back from Scotland. If anyone else is interested, message him. info@shorelineactivities.co.uk.

You can do as much as you like with his sit on tops before moving to your closed cockpit boat, so a roll is not necessary - but you can expect to get wet! These days offer great progression.

West Wales SK Meet 10-12 July 2026

Maggie_Watson — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:52:22 +0000

This event, which is relatively low cost, is lots of fun and raises money for charity. You need to be a competent paddler and take your own (or club) kit. Basically it's a series of peer paddles over the weekend.
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D3tCuamXx/

Weekend 15/17 May Springboard to Summer, Dorset

JaneEvans — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:43:35 +0000

Would anyone like a ticket to a paddling weekend. It cost £160, offers invited. My sister can no longer go because her husband is coming out of hospital on the Friday. I can provide transport.

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/springboard-to-summer/

Sunday 22 March River Axe Race

JaneEvans — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:59:00 +0000

This was fun last year.

https://www.axevalecc.co.uk/Events/River-Axe-Race/river-axe-race.htm

May 2026 Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium

JaneEvans — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:02:50 +0000

bookings now open:
https://www.angleseyseakayaksymposium.co.uk/

13 Dec women's surf skills, beginner to advanced UPDATED

Maggie_Watson — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:33:01 +0000

Late notice opportunity for women's surf skills at Bude.
Excellent supportive atmosphere for anyone from "waves give me the jitters and I can't roll either" all the way to "I need coaching tips and a critical eye to polish up my technique". Sea kayak, short boat, or borrow a surf-specific SOT from Simon.

From Simon:

"Women’s only Surf Skills on Sat 13th December, with mid-day to 1 pm high tide which gives us the option of using Summerleaze Bay. Summerleaze at high tide is sheltered from the worst of the wind when it blows from the south to south west and the breakwater which protects this bay takes out most of the energy from the swell. We have benefitted from this over the last few days and have run some amazing surf skills sessions as a result. Starting at 9.30 am at Crooklets Cafe and running until about 3 pm. Just let me know ASAP if you can make either of these days. Cost is £85."

Simon's number: +44 7891 691566

Sea kayaks in surf 1 or 2 Dec, women only

Maggie_Watson — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:15:56 +0000

A reminder that Simon Hammond's upcoming development days include two options for women only sea kayaks in surf, Mon 1 and or Tues 2 December at Bude. £85.
https://www.shorelineactivities.co.uk/events/bude-surf-kayak-sessions/
I'm there on the Monday.

WW beginners coaching 15/16 November

Theresa_L — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 17:04:57 +0000

Hi, my London club (Tower Hamlets Canoe Club) will be coming to Devon for a weekend of white water kayaking on 15/16 November, and they have a few spots (max 3) available for beginners to join their coached group. They'll be staying in a bunkhouse in Princetown Fri-Sun but of course possible to travel up for the days only. It's around £180 for the two days of coaching (and £20 per night for the bunkhouse). Minimum requirements are knowing how to paddle in flat water, being able to pop your spray deck under water, etc. Let me know on here if you're interested and any questions and I can find out the answers.

UPDATED2 Surf kayak and sea kayak in surf development

Maggie_Watson — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000

UPDATE 2
We've lost 6th Nov, but 5th is still available. Let's go for it. Apart from anything else, if it gets cancelled due to extreme weather there will be more time to rearrange it.

UPDATE 1
Ok, so 5 Nov would be possible for Simon, but 6th November would be better as he's away until late on 4th.

Christina says she can do 6th. Most of you said you could do week days with enough notice. Does this work?

To fix a date we need commitment. As long as four confirm, it won't be more than £95 each. I'm ambivalent as I've already booked a December day (colder!) but could probably be persuaded. Or I could also ask in Bideford club.

Please comment, or message me.

ORIGINAL Simon Hammond is running some more surf kayak development days, 27 and 28 November. £85pp/day. I'll be going to both.

29th/30th he's organising more ad hoc surf kayak sessions based around competition techniques. This is not my thing!!

On 1 and 2 Dec he is running women only SEA kayak surf skills days. I'm going on Monday 1st.

More details for all of the above:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DiBMypub6/

ADDITIONALLY/ALTERNATIVELY If we can get 4 or 5 people together we could arrange a sea kayaks in surf day for the club - any gender. Doesn't have to be a similar date (but before the water really chills can be good). Comment here if that would interest you. I imagine the cost would be similar (not more, anyway). If people are interested I'll follow it up and coordinate.

Thursday 4 September afternoon WW trip with Nils paid basis

JaneEvans — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:11:09 +0000

I have booked an afternoon's WW with Nils, as the water has arrived. If anyone who is experienced in WW paddling, eg can paddle the loop comfortably, is welcome to come along. Meeting 1pm Holne layby.
Please let me know here if you want to come. If you pay £40 I'll pick up the remaining cost for tomorrow.

Nils' prices half day / full day
1 person £100 / £200
2 people £60 / £120 each
3 people £50 / £100 each
4 people £40 / £80 each

For other people who are less experienced and would like to take up WW paddling Nils would be pleased to help. Half a day can work well initially.
https://www.paddledevon.co.uk/

Upcoming training from Simon Hammond

Maggie_Watson — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:37:19 +0000

SUP Leader Training - 4th Sept on the Fowey - £145

SUP leader Assessment (led paddlers required) - 5th Sept on the Fowey - Free

Core Coach Training - 8/9 Sept in Bude - £295

Sheltered Water Coach Training - 10/11 Sept in Bude - £295

PSRC - 4th Oct in Bude - £165

Paddle Devon Scilly Isles trips

JaneEvans — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:03:59 +0000

https://www.paddledevon.co.uk/scillyislestrips

Free no-card-needed online sea kayaking 'til 1 Jan

Maggie_Watson — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:25:50 +0000

Online sea kayaking are running an 'open house'.

Excellent rolling tuition. Lots of detail on polishing up basic strokes. Visually appealing too.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14dwuVhUAV/

Anglesey Symposium bookings are now open (sea kayaking)

JaneEvans — Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:19:26 +0000

This symposium is for sea kayakers who want to paddle in dynamic water. Sea kayak award is the minimum standard for people to enjoy this.
https://www.angleseyseakayaksymposium.co.uk/

VHF Course 16 Nov (+ potentially other dates)

Martin — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:31:00 +0000

Another VHF course
£75pp for the course + £70 for the exam
This is about as cheap as you'll ever find it.

Ilfracombe
https://ilfracombeseaschool.co.uk/avada_portfolio/rya-marine-radio-src-vhf-course/

Looks like there's one place left on Sat 16 Nov.

No other dates listed, but I'm sure they'll be running more

VHF course

JaneEvans — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:48:21 +0000

https://exe-sailing-club.org/event/rya-marine-radio-src?fbclid=IwY2xjawGC0tdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfdjn58eWtHQLDSDOBrI3ejp0-hT8CojgZupUnFA4JwXH4oFnoRuNIt3Mw_aem_MgRc2RkGf_zuaYl2o3DSdQ

Core coach course Bude 17/18 September 2024

Maggie_Watson — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:41:50 +0000

Simon Hammond is running a core coach course 17/18 September at Bude. This is the first step on the coaching ladder. It's part classroom based, part on sheltered water.
You need to be a full member of Paddle UK and have the personal paddling skills appropriate for coaching others. If you're interested in taking this route, talk to whoever leads your section of the club, as support rules vary. Costs £285 +£20 Paddle UK fees.

Be part of a SK leadership assessment day, 10 May 2024

Maggie_Watson — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:17:30 +0000

Simon Hammond (coach and assessor) is looking for two or three paddlers to be led on a leadership assessment day, 10 May, probably Port Quin in Cornwall, or possibly Looe if weather dictates.

This is a good chance to experience an assessment without having to take it (IE if you are working towards one, but not quite ready). It's also a chance for people with slightly less experience to widen their paddling network and have a day out away from ECC usual haunts.

Not suitable for complete beginners: you need to be at the standard where you could usefully participate in an average club sea trip. You may be asked to be part of rescue scenarios and should be prepared to capsize. You also need to arrange your own transport and gear (to use club gear you'll need permission from the rec bosun, and have insurance).

I'll probably go. It's not my assessment btw, though that might come later in the year.

Contact Simon on info@shorelineactivities.co.uk

River Axe Race - Sun 3rd March 2024

TomDufall — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 01:23:00 +0000

The River Axe Race is a friendly small event for pretty much any paddled craft that can handle a bit of river and estuary. The route starts 5 mi south of Axminster and includes 4 mi of twisting river with very gentle (read: shallow) rapids followed by a final mile of open estuary, finishing at Axmouth harbour in Seaton. There are classes for canoe single or tandem, sea kayak, short kayak, SUP (although note any restrictions on borrowing club SUPs), sit-on kayak, racing kayak, etc. Last year, classes were anything from 1-12 boats and it took about an hour, although SUPs took a bit longer due to the wind blowing in the unhelpful direction.

Entry is £15 on the day or £10 in advance. On the day, you quickly drop your boat and kit at the start and register, then drive to the finish for free parking and a shuttle service back to the top. Afterwards, there are changing facilities/showers, loading at the slipway, and refreshments at the AVCC clubhouse.

https://axevalecc.co.uk/Events/River-Axe-Race/river-axe-race.htm

Advertisement - Paddle sports instructor with Ian Dovey

AlexMac — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:17:51 +0000

I am currently enrolled in a Paddle Sports Instructor (PSI) course scheduled for the weekend of April 13th-14th, 2024, at Bicton College, under the guidance of instructor Ian Dovey. I've been asked to extend an invitation to members of our club who may be interested in joining me.

Additionally, on April 12th, 2024, I will be participating in a Paddle Sports Safety and Rescue training course. It's important to note that this additional training is necessary for those without the required award to proceed with the PSI course.

If you are intrigued by the prospect of participating or have any inquiries, kindly express your interest by leaving a comment below. Alternatively, feel free to contact Ian Dovey directly for further details and registration information. Your consideration and potential involvement are greatly appreciated.

For additional information, including pricing details, please find the attached files below.

BC paddlesports instructor
https://www.facebook.com/share/kJccwVWjFiYAGXLx/?mibextid=9l3rBW

BC Paddlesports Safety & Rescue (FSRT)
https://www.facebook.com/share/6cNpJ6GBvCyy4Pnm/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Ian's Info
Ian Dovey
07814405803
DoveyCoaching@Hotmail.co.uk

Anglesey Sea Kayak Festival 4-6 Oct 24

Maggie_Watson — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:03:36 +0000

https://www.flowstateadventures.com/anglesey-festival

Three days paddling, 4,5,6 October.

I've just booked to go on this for my second year. It's a chance to paddle in Anglesey, with coaching, but also just have some fun trips. The trips suit a range of abilities, and the coaches cater to everyone's needs. You can camp, van camp, or book to stay in the Anglesey Outdoors self catering accommodation. This is not the big May sea v kayaking symposium. It's a bit smaller, but the coaching is good. I can't do a May trip and anyway the water is warmer in October! Anyone else interested? Currently 33 places available. £270 for three days, £180 for two (but it's too far to go for two days...).

North Devon Summer Sigh 2024

Maggie_Watson — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 21:12:15 +0000

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/summer-sigh/

13-15 September, bookings now open.

This is a popular weekend of camping and paddling in September. If you don't normally paddle the north coast it can be a bit of exploration too. But if you already paddle this coast a lot then maybe save you pennies for something new.

4-10 May 2024 Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium Bookings now open

JaneEvans — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:12:30 +0000

https://www.angleseyseakayaksymposium.co.uk/

Suitable for paddlers who have at least sea kayak award and want to paddle in tide races.

20th April 2024 SUP trip to the river dart - not a club trip so need your own SUP

ShelleyRhodes — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 14:10:13 +0000

Are you looking for your first paddle board event? Are you looking to get into SUP racing or have a personal challenge? Well Head of the Dart SUP Challenge is for you as we have categories for everyone.

On Saturday 20 April we will see 275-300 people take part in the event paddling from Totnes to Dartmouth in the following categories:

Leisure Fleet - for anyone looking to take part non-competitively
Racing - 12'6 boards, 14' boards
Multi person - Dragon

Prizes from Salcombe Gin and trophies will be available for the 1st, 2nd 3rd women and men in the race fleets. We will also have perpetual prizes for the 1st women and man to finish on an inflatable board, 1st women and man to finish on a Red Paddle Co sport board and this year prizes available for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Dragon teams.

And not forgetting the leisure fleet raffle with the chance to win some awesome prizes from sponsors.

All participants will receive a finishers medal, timings and some other special treats!

Entry costs is £40 per person or £25 per person on a Dragon and registration will open early February 2024.

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Wildlife and sea kayaking talk 25 October

Richard_Knott — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:11:17 +0000

The Devon Mammal Group presents...

Rupert Kirkwood

"Up the Creek and All at Sea...Watching Wildlife from my Kayak"

Wednesday, 25th October 2023 7:30 pm
The Kenn Centre, 3 Exeter Rd, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7TW

The talk will also be run online via Zoom, so there are tickets available for The Kenn Centre and for Zoom.

Devon Mammal Group Members: £2.50 Non Members: £4.00

Please book your space through Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/up-the-creek-and-all-at-seawatching-wildlife-from-my-kayak-tickets-691159535777

Rupert Kirkwood is a retired Farm Veterinary Surgeon and has lived in Devon since 1983. He has had a lifelong passion for wildlife and a nearly lifelong passion for kayaking, so is living the dream!

He has paddled all 1156 miles of the southwest coast and clocked up more than 31,000 paddling miles over the last 20 years, most of it in Devon and Cornwall.

His talk includes all his favourite mammals including porpoise, dolphins, minke and humpback whales, otter, beaver, stoat and swimming deer and badger...all filmed from the kayak seat. Plus a few sharks and tuna.

SUP coach training on the 28th/29th October here in Exeter with Elaine Farquharson

ShelleyRhodes — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 17:45:09 +0000

If you would like to do the course it is £200 - however we are also looking for a couple of people to play act as my students so if you'd like to do that you would be very welcome and that would be free :-)

Request for an experienced sea kayaker to accompany a swimmer on 8 July Torbay swim

JaneEvans — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:21:49 +0000

A swimmer has asked if an experienced sea kayaker will accompany her on the Torbay swim. Her expected swim time is c 4.5 hours. She is willing to pay £100 for the kayak support.

Information for paddlers is here:
https://bldsa.org.uk/swim/boat-crews/

If you are interested let me know and I'll forward the swimmer's details.