Kayaking Courses - BCU 1, 2 and 3 star.
If you get a taste for paddling, we offer recognised kayak courses to gain a variety of certificates. Please contact us for details.
Courses priced at £30 per person for 3hr course. Min 6 people
The Brighton Activity Centre runs courses for complete beginners, improvers and experienced sea kayakers. Our guides are fully qualified and experienced BCU coaches. We will guide you through an understanding of the sea, the effects of wind swell and tide, handling your craft both on and off the water, safety equipment and rescue techniques. We have a choice of venues to suit most abilities and weather conditions.
All equipment is provided for your course, yet do feel free to bring your own approved kit. You need to bring for a three hour session: Warm clothes to wear at sea, T shirt, fleece or jumper. Leggings/tracksuit trousers (not natural fibres as they get cold when wet) and a pair of trainers. Expect everything to get wet and bring a spare set of clothes to change into after the session. For extra wet sessions we shall provide wetsuits.
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Under the guidance of an expert coach you will learn the necessary skills
required to safely begin sea kayaking. Learn how to enter and exit your boat
on land and at sea, forward and reverse paddling, sweep (turning) strokes,
support strokes and rescue techniques.
Ability level required - none.
Coastal Trip
Join us for a day or half-day trip along the Sussex coast. Try your hand at
catching some fish from your kayak and improve your all-round skills. This
trip will count towards BCU 2 and 3 star tests.
Ability level: 1 star and above.
Eskimo Roll Clinic
These sessions will be held at a local pool or sheltered harbour. You will
learn the Eskimo rescue and techniques required to perform a successful Eskimo
roll.
Ability level: 1 star and above.
Mackerel fishing
Forget the supermarket, paddle a mile out to sea and learn the techniques
to catch your supper. All equipment provided. Bring your own lemon.
Ability level: 1 star and above.