TORQUAY KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Crocodile Kayaks and Salt-Sprung Giggles: Introducing Kids to Torquay’s Gentle Sea
A compact hire for children’s sit-on-top crocodile kayaks (ages 6–11) that includes kit and adult supervision guidance—this guide helps families plan timing, safety and what to bring.
Crocodile Kayaks and Salt-Sprung Giggles: Introducing Kids to Torquay’s Gentle Sea.
Give your child an unforgettable first boat experience in Torquay with a crocodile junior sit-on-top kayak. Best suited to ages 6–11 (though younger children have enjoyed them when supported by an adult, and scout groups’ older kids have taken them for a wet, fun session), the hire runs from one to four hours and comes with all essential kit so parents can focus on supervision and smiles.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Crocodile Junior Kayaks — small, stable, playful
Sea Kayak Torbay offers eight crocodile junior kayaks designed for children’s first time afloat, available to hire alongside adult kayaks, SUPs or pedalos for on-water support.
Everything provided for a supervised session
All hires include a boat, paddle and life jacket (plus a dry bag if required), and junior kayaks are only hired by an adult for a child so supervision is built into the booking rules.
Short sessions, long memories
Hires run from one to four hours—ideal for a single play session or a longer family outing during warmer school-holiday seas; a wetsuit is recommended when the water is cooler.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The experience is deliberately jaunty: small kids strapped into a bright crocodile sit-on-top, an adult nearby in a supporting craft, and short, supervised laps of sheltered water that trade anxious first strokes for confident grins and inevitable splashes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire is right for—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hire durations run from one to four hours; Sea Kayak Torbay recommends booking during school holidays when the sea is warmest or bringing a wetsuit for cooler days.
Bring swimwear, a change of clothes and a towel; a wetsuit is recommended when the water is not at its warmest—equipment such as the kayak, paddle and life jacket are provided.
Junior kayaks can only be hired by an adult for a child and can be paired with an adult kayak, SUP or pedalo for on-water support; there are eight crocodile kayaks available for group bookings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages are the junior crocodile kayaks suitable for?
They are best suited to children aged 6–11, though younger children have taken part when supported by an adult and older kids (such as 12-year-old scouts) have used them for a very wet, fun session.
How long can we hire a junior kayak for?
Hires are available for one to four hours.
What equipment is included with the hire?
Each hire includes the boat, a paddle and a buoyancy aid; a dry bag can be provided if required.
Can I hire a junior kayak for my child without accompanying them in a craft?
No—junior kayaks are only available to hire by an adult for a child so adult supervision is an operational requirement.
Can we book multiple kayaks for a kids’ party?
Yes—Sea Kayak Torbay has eight crocodile kayaks available, which works well for party bookings.
Do children need a wetsuit?
Wetsuits are recommended outside the warmest school-holiday seas to keep children comfortable in cooler water.