DARTMOUTH KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Two Days in Dartmouth: Intensive Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader Training
A focused 2-day course in Dartmouth covering the full Sea Kayak Award syllabus, tidal planning and handling winds up to force 3 — a practical primer before assessment.
Two Days in Dartmouth: Intensive Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader Training.
Set against Dartmouth’s sheltered inlets and tidal channels, this concentrated two-day training covers the whole Sea Kayak Award syllabus, pairing shore-based instruction with on-water practice in real tidal conditions so participants learn not just maneuvers but how tides and local winds shape a trip.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete Sea Kayak Award syllabus
The course works through the entire Sea Kayak Award syllabus, with focused skill development and a review of your current level to identify what to work on before assessment.
Personalized feedback and assessment prep
Participants receive tailored feedback during the course to build confidence and readiness for future assessment.
Course registration included
The course price includes the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader course registration fee.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Expect concentrated, practical learning: shore briefings and skills coaching are followed by on-water sessions where you apply tidal planning to real routes and practise control in winds up to and including force 3, all with instructor feedback aimed at preparing you for assessment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is suited to — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The programme runs over two days of training.
Covers the whole Sea Kayak Award syllabus, with practical work on tidal planning and wind-handling up to force 3.
The course price includes the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader course registration fee.
Participants must be aged 17 or over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the training?
The training is a two-day course.
What syllabus does the course cover?
The course covers the whole of the Sea Kayak Award syllabus.
Is there a minimum age to attend?
Yes — participants must be at least 17 years old.
Will the course teach tidal planning?
Yes — the course includes tidal planning and how tides affect real journeys.
What wind conditions are covered in training?
The training looks at the skills required to be confident and in control with winds up to and including force 3.
Does the course include registration for the Paddle UK award?
Yes — the course price includes the Paddle UK Sea Kayak Leader course registration fee.
Will I receive feedback to prepare for assessment?
Yes — participants receive a review of their current level and personalized feedback on what to work on before returning for assessment.