Sea Kayaking For Beginners – The Full Truth

Practical Learning

I’m probably not the only one that has a relatively short concentration span, so the idea of spending all day in one little corner of a loch, pond or out on the sea with hour after hour of tuition, is not very conducive to my learning style!

I want to be able to learn some paddle strokes at the start of the day and then head out along the coast on a journey where I can put into practice the lessons I have learnt that morning, all the while enjoying the wonderful panoramas that evolve every time I paddle round a bay or headland. After all, I learnt to sea kayak so I could be out on the sea, getting that unique perspective of our incredible coastline, which so few are ever able to get from the land.

Learning as a group on Loch Maree, North West Highlands.

We run our Introduction to Sea Kayaking trips for beginners with the belief that everyone gets more from the trips if they are run as a combination of time spent learning and enjoying day-long paddles. We get the opportunity to practice the skills we have learnt along any one of the stunning stretches of coastline we have here in the Highlands.

• How to find the best sea kayaking locations on the North Coast 500

Guiding and instruction

• We believe in small group sizes (max 8 persons) and a high guide to client ratio of 1:4.
• Guides have time to spend time providing pointers on an individual basis so you can really progress.
• We all learn at different speeds and a good guide will spot the different levels and tailor their coaching throughout the day.
• Our guides are amongst the most qualified in the country.

Sea Kayaking Video

Enjoy the beauty of Scotland’s coastline and see what it’s like to paddle as a beginner.

And, out onto the open waters!

I am lucky enough to be a veteran of many sea kayaking expeditions and I can always pick out those that have had the opportunity to be taught well. They tend to be the ones relaxed on the water, able to handle themselves in a variety of conditions, really taking in and appreciating the wonderful environment that they are paddling in and smiling from ear to ear.

I hope that you will join me in learning this very special sport. In life, I never feel more relaxed, happy and in touch with nature then when on the sea, on a sea kayak, paddling next to one of our stunning stretches of coastline surrounded by crystal clear water and with mountains all around.

Itching to experience a sea kayaking adventure?

Check out below to see our sea kayaking adventures that are suitable for beginners. If you want to read for yourself why our sea kayakers trips are rated 4.8 out of 5 then click here to see the reviews.