Sea Kayak Tuition - Isle of Man

Some terrific adventures on the Isle of Man... including a visit from a journalist from the Irish News...

"Hi Keirron,

Thanks for taking myself and my girlfriend out climbing the other day, you have the patience of a saint.

Anyway, you were saying that you had some photos of the climb, it would be great if you could send me some via email to use when I am writing up my article for my newspaper here in Belfast - The Irish News.

Thanks, Alban."

The Low pressure system (as forecast) produced some interesting sea conditions for the rough water training yesterday at the Sound. A challenging paddle in the tidal races in the morning, followed by a river run in the afternoon as the sea conditions dropped again...

Monday was spent with a freelance journalist and her partner, including some time on the water surrounded by a congregation of seals and a run through a clean tidal race to top the experience!

"Hi Rebecca,

just a quick email to say that the coasteering last Saturday was amazing, and just a quick thank you to the guys for taking us. We will be interested in doing some different activities in summer next year.

Thanks again, it was great."

The weekend was exceptionally busy, despite the challenging weather and Sunday kicked off the '8 week' intensive training courses in sea kayaking. The weekly sunday training program is progressive for individuals, and the course provides the platform to get skills to the next level, attendance is not essential every week. BCU assessments will then be offered when students feel ready.

Spaces are limited however, to ensure quality coaching.

As the summer holidays close, and peoples focus turns towards their personal goals, we continue to offer unparalleled customer focused experiences.

Our choice of adventurous experiences continue year round with low instructor to student ratios. Groups sizes change to suit the needs and desire of the students, and the kit we provide also changes to suit the conditions :)

Coasteering Isle of Man - whatever the weather!

With the run of 'adverse weather' over the past week or two, we've been utilising our local knowledge to provide the safe, fun, learning experiences our students expect from us :)

Despite gales and rain - high quality kit and use of the Isle of Man's extensive coastline, our adventures have continued...

"It's not bad weather - just people badly dressed for the weather which can be an issue"

We offer where required - small groups and low ratios. This is especially for families, who want a personalised adventure to spend quality time together.

"Gents thank you very much for today we had great fun and Ellen and Caitlin have not stopped talking about it. Whoever said that there was nothing for families to do on a wet day in the Isle of Man has obviously not been out on one of your adventures.

Sam was an absolute credit to the team and now has a young fan base - as evidenced by some of the very generous scores in the diving and bomb comp!

We are already looking forward to seeing the photos and arranging the next session. Do you have details on the other events you offer?

Finally we all enjoyed our family time so much the girls now want mum and dad to buy some wetsuites so we can join them in the sea more often.

Once again many thanks for a great morning"

Basking Sharks - Sea Kayaking training

A full day of training sessions from Port Erin

Beach today, with Basking Sharks in the bay, swimming through the groups throughout the day!

A truely amazing day, and a great way to kick off the training season, with many students wishing to learn how to sea kayak with adventurous experiences :)

Sea Kayaking Isle of Man - 'colours of Laxey'

A few pics from yesterday and todays paddles from Laxey - avoiding the rougher conditions on the West Coast, and enjoying the seals and birdlife, with excellent conditions! :)

Family Adventures - Isle of Man

"Keirron

Thanks for a great afternoon, and your patience !!

Steve"

Coasteering - Isle of Man

'Coasteering sessions - tailored to group's ability and desire'




Last night's adverse wind conditions augmented a change in location, in order to best meet the needs of the group. As with all adventures - experience and decision making (the underlying themes in risk assessment and leadership) - played a key role in delivering an Unforgettable Adventurous Experience.





When you explore the Isle of Man constantly, the skill of matching an adventurous activity to a suitable location, in varying weather conditions, becomes more fluid.



In contrast to the needs of the adventurers on the open scheduled session, the requirements of the team on our Corporate Training Day (with similar weather conditions, running the previous day) were demanding!


It required a challenging mix of action and cognitive elements, a catalyst for comradeship, awareness and fun. The day built and strengthened the team in a way alternative courses could not.

"Keirron

Thanks for the pics - there's a definite buzz round the office as the team show off their war wounds and tell stories about the day!

What we tend to find best about the day is that some of the team will have only met that day or a couple of days before, yet when they come into the office after their adventure day, they get on as if they've been friends for years, it really is the best ice breaker.

Typically we picked the worst day of the week weather wise, but it doesn't seem to have affected their enjoyment at all, so a job well done!

Thanks again
Jenny"

Gain a new perspective on the Isle of Man...

....through a sea kayak trip, with Adventurous Experiences!














It's been Seals and Basking Sharks galore on the West coast of the Isle of Man recently :)





















"I spent this morning on an adventure with Caitlin and Laura, paddling from Port Erin to the Calf Sound, in and out of the inlets, taking a break with the seals swimming all around us. An inquisitive seal pup nibbling the kayak toggles or gnawing the paddles... it was spell binding! Eventually we tore ourselves away, and with our friendly little escort, set off on the return journey. Keeping close to the cliffs, we passed three Basking Sharks feeding on the surface, swimming right up underneith the kayaks... wow factor running high, we hit the beach a few minutes late...

What a phenomenal morning." Keirron

A journey by sea kayak or Coasteering - giving a new persepective on the coastline, the marine life around us, and life in general...

A guaranteed Unforgettable, adventurous experience!











Then it was off to the Chasms on the South Coast for an afternoon's rock climbing in the sun on Tower Buttress and Tower Slabs...

Looking down, we spotted Jan and Terry paddling below, past Sugarloaf Cave and sea stack, teeming with birds.







Finishing with a trip to Peel to pick up Nico and Jukka, who had been running the day trip from Port Erin, encounting a further three Basking Sharks and numerous Seals along the way....













I love summer on the Isle of Man!!!

A few pics to come from yesterday's evening paddle, and the Coasteering session with two Basking Sharks feeding just off the rocks nearby!!


Gorge Scrambling is one of our adventures which can be experienced in all sorts of weather, sheltered in a naturally stunning glen and the 6mm Sola steamer wetsuits make it very enjoyable too!



Finally a shot from last Monday's Viking Longboat Boat - Race Training... The Adventurous Experiences team were the first on the water in 2009!
Looking forward to this coming Monday for more blisters, and the Race itself on Saturday 22nd August :)


Seems a sailing boat misjudged the water depth...