Discover Sea Kayaking (winter pool course)

This week has been a pleasant array of coaching opportunities... Coach Development on Monday evening, Tuesday was the first session of the October 'Discover Sea Kayaking' course, which has the first 4 of 6 sessions in the indoor pool. We also run rolling clinics for Adventure Club members on the same session.

For info on how to learn to kayak with us, follow the link to our website page;

http://www.adventurousexperiences.com/activities/sea-kayaking/learn-to-kayak.aspx

With a maximum 8 students, and the coach to student ratio often 1:2 or lower, we maximise the learning potential in this ideal environment. The next courses with places begin 01st November, and 10th January 2012.
See the Website Calendar or contact us for more details.

Having completed two more Coach Development sessions and Thursday's mighty Circuit Training at Ballabrooie! There was a bit of time to catch up on some admin in the office, then recce some locations in preparation for this weekend...

K

Tidal Race action!

 Putting on at Port Erin Beach on Sunday, we paddled the coastline to the Calf of Man, in search of adventure...

Hi Keirron, Thanks again for last Sunday's trip out it was awsome, and I am so hooked. If you have another trip for Sunday morning16th October can you book me AND two more spaces in please. I've been spreading the word... Regards Steve

Thanks to everyone for a terrific Day!!!

See you on the water next weekend : )

K

Coasteering in the mist

 Saturday began with an early foray out amongst the rock pools on the East Coast, capturing the faint glow of the new sun, obscured behind the rolling banks of sea mist...

As the day progressed, Manannan's cloak settled further over the Island and the wind retained its absence.

Ann's 30th Bday Party

See you all again soon : )
Keirron

IoM Symposium - Final Day

For the last day of the symposium, we had increased understanding, awareness and performance in moving water... it was now time to push comfort levels a little more, and deliver the final piece of the plan!

 A circumnavigation of the Calf of Man on ebb maximum spring tides, with a Southerly wind...

 Unfortunately, the taking of pics was not possible when dropping through the 'Drinking Dragon'...
Split into small pods, providing a combination of unrivalled leadership experience, pushing personal limits, and an unforgettable adventure, we could not have asked for more perfect conditions!

 Finishing in the Sound again, using the Races either side of the 'pepperpot' to practise balence and wave selection, it was a tremendous way to finish the week!

Keirron

And then as we have the weekly outdoor circuit training running in the evening as usual, we invited the group to join in. The ladies only accepted the offer, and joined or regulars for the 1hr session.

view all dates and events  for the Isle of Man Sea Kayak Symposium 2012

Look forward to seeing you there!

Keirron

Symposium wk - Day 3

On Wednesday we put in at the Sound, right on the South tip of the Isle of Man, well known for its tidal currents and overfalls, and associated conditions..

 The area around the 'Sound', Kitterland and the whole Calf of Man is home to a large seal population, with various colonies and charismatic individuals : )

 As its also pupping time, we had to keep a sharp look out for fluffy white bundles on beaches, before landing on them for lunch or a break. I've observed 3 pups probably less than a week old, and i'm sure there are others well hidden from view.

 When not sitting in the eddy with juvenile seals nibbling the kayak toggles or nuzzling the deck, the overfall nearby provided some excitement and occasional airborne experience!

 And of course its always nice to finish on a high!

K

Symposium wk - Day 2

Tuesday's sea kayaking location was Peel on the West Coast of the Isle of Man.

 Using the sea kayaker's paradise of'rock gardens', caves and interesting swell, to work on personal skills and manoeuvring, the location providing the fun learning experience!

A spectacular day, culminating in some friendly surf on Fenella Beach!

Keirron