North Wales Sea Kayaking - Improve
29 Aug 2010This weekends Improve, had some unsettled conditions which seems to be the flavour of this August, roll on September and our Indian Summer!
After a short planning session, over a coffee, we drove to the North coast (inside of Point Lynas), and worked on out/inside turns and then moving further out, doing the turns in the larger swell! Use of skeg and stern rudders when returning with a following sea, to keep your boat on course, was in a super context and both Anne and Chris got to grips with this early on.
Our 2nd day we had a forecast of F5 gusting F6, so I journey down the Straits, from Felinheli to Menai Bridge, fitted in well with the tides and allowed us to focus on ferry glides and use of transits, while also putting edge into our forward paddling, to keep the boat on track. Our 2nd lunch break was below one of the pillars of menai bridge, which also allowed us to view the initial gentle turn of the tide, and a signal that we had another hour to work with before we would have to move on! Both achieved a couple of super longer ferry glides, which they jointly led, before reaching our end point. The wind was now truly following the forecast!
Sea Kayaking the Norwegian Fjords
24 Aug 2010Below is 1 hour into our first paddle day, having spent a comfortable evening in a super hostel and bought our food for the week, the evening before. This was truly one of the most spectacular days, around 12k of paddling, with 1300 metre high peaks and walls of rock, and only 200 mts wide in the narrowest spot, with the occasional car ferry's moving back and forth!
An evening of rolling practice for some, swimming for others (water was about 15c, so pretty warm), with a super camp fire and discussion on our 2nd days options and our first visit of 3-5 porpoises as we eat our evening meals.
We paddled past many spectacular waterfalls, had a close sighting of a Sea Eagle and a great light and colour display, provided by the moody weather. The photo above is after along days paddle (28k) and with the last 2-3 hours into a F3 head wind, which made our progress around one of the headlands interesting and exciting. 
With a later start, blue skies, sunshine, gentle winds and a following sea, the 15k down the Fjord, to our 3rd camp, passed by and as the winds dropped, we heard and saw another pod of porpoises, which stayed around and came quite close to our kayaks. A memorable moment and I caught it on the camera!
Day 4 and another 15k brought us back into the other branch of a parallel Fjord and our 2nd public campsite (although neither had showers) and allowed some the opportunity to get walk a steep and narrow farm track and few the Fjord from above. We also had a camp visitor the morning we were packing!
Having reached the end of our paddle, we loaded the sea kayaks on to the trailer and driven back to the start of our paddle. A group photo was taken, before returning to Voss hostel, for a hot shower, a bed for the night and some food. The weather overall was kind with sunny days and occasional showers. A super trip with great company and around 82k covered. 
Interested? Our dates for 2011 are now on the website, further photos will appear in our gallery soon. If you require further information just contact us and consider joining us in the summer of 2011.
Discover Sea Kayaking North Wales
13 Aug 2010With August feeling rather unsettled and more Northerly winds in each days forecast, we actually did pretty well with the sun, although the rest of Snowdonia I'm not sure got off so lucky!
This week we had Paul (below) and Gill on the first two days and then Doreen, Cherry and Alan (from Derby Outdoor Focus) for four days and then Richard and Kit joining us for the third day.
Moelfre to Benllech and back for our first day, with lots of attention on edging and using your body to be more effective. A good break at the end of the day in Ann's pantry to reflect back over a tea or a coffee and making the most of the sunshine.
Our 2nd day was from Moelfre to Dulas and back, increasing the sea state and introducing, the use of skegs and stern rudders to further assist the control of the sea kayak when the wind is behind you. Alan fanced some more adventure so with Helen and myself we took a paddle out to Ynys Dulas, he wasent disapointed!
Day 3 due to a forecast of F4 winds and gusting F5, form the North, the Menai Straits was to be our venue. From Menai Bridge to the Gazelle and back with an emphasis on vertical turning strokes and sideways movement. The wind today didn't really arrive as forecast, so we had a super calm sea surface with a gentle strong current. The journey back from the Gazelle was about 3k, and we were back at Menai Bridge in about 15 minutes! We finished off with a circuit of blending turning strokes, draws, effective positioning and low braces support strokes. 
With a similar forecast to the previous day and now the final day, the aim was to bring and link together the previous 3 days. Rhoscolyn was the venue, which also worked well as Cherry and Doreen were camping there, so they had a short walk to the beach. Stern rudders and skegs from the beach and out beyond the headland and then some moving in and around the rocks and gullies that make up this coastline. Fully using the previous days strokes and now in a different context and at the same time avoiding the wind. We crossed the Cymyran Strait on to Anglesey and found a super spot out of the wind for a good break, before making our way back past Silver Bay.
I would like to thank Helen who also joined us on the first two days, to observe and assist, as she works towards her 4 star leader.
Chester Great Outdoors - sea kayak private booking
09 Aug 2010
For the 2nd year CGO was back for 2 days sea kayaking and this time with 12 people, 9 who had been before and 3 who had never been in a sea kayak before. We divided the group into two groups of 6, with Phill Clegg taking those who were more experienced. Above I'm going through a deep water rescue, so people know what to do if they fall out and any concern of how to get back in can be removed.Both groups worked in similar areas and due to NW winds Rhoscolyn was our location and around to Silver Bay, with some small swell, controlling your boat in wind and intro to paddling in current. The other group focused more on current, paddling in surf and a journey out to the Beacon, which provide more opportunity to paddle in current and wind.
The Sunday was then on to the North coast and Bull bay, with paddles into caves, and the around rocks and channels, before meeting up at the brick works to share lunch together.
On arrival back to Bull Bay, Phills group were practising self rescues and with my group I introduced a couple of balance games, to wrap up another successful weekend, which finished quite Sunny!
On arrival back to Bull Bay, Phills group were practising self rescues and with my group I introduced a couple of balance games, to wrap up another successful weekend, which finished quite Sunny!
Discover expedition paddling - North Wales
06 Aug 2010
Our Discover expeditioning course set out from Aberffraw on the South West of Anglesey, with a gentle wind of F3 and from the NW. The south west corner is fairly remote with golden sand beaches and allot of bird life and a remote feeling to it. Despite a colourful sky throughout the two days only a few spots of rain was felt and the wind and swell assisted us with our journey.
A break and a snack stop at llanddwyn island, before the final push to Abermenai Point, which was to be our wild camp for the night.
After a super evening around a small fire, G&T and a good nights sleep, with the gentle roll of the sea in the back ground, toasted hot cross buns was a starter for breakfast. A top tip apparently, is also useing hot stones to cook bacon on ... so no pans or grill to clean, afterwards! We had some pieces of coconut which was done this way, and they were great.
We were soon packed with a relaxed start and on our way up the Straits to Menai Bridge, with many egrets, herons, terns and a large bull seal who had just caught a fish, seen along the way. Timing through the bridges worked well with around 2knots of current and a gentle push to a final destination.
4 star leader training - North Wales
06 Aug 2010
The last day of a private 1:1 4 star leader training, and some rough water was found at Pen Ryn Mawr. Focus to day was on personal skills and reading water effectively. We did some eddy turns in the middle channel and ferry glides then a paddle out into the main flow working with the rough water. A couple of goes at surfing the boat and then a roll in the back end of the flow. Unfortunately this was unsuccessful and so I paddle float self rescue was then needed. We then headed off for a coffee and some detailed action planning, pulling the last 4 days into a way forward.
Rapid Development Xpedition (RDX) training weekend
02 Aug 2010For the 1st training weekend in preperation for our Xpedition and Adventure to paddle around Wales April 2011, we couldn't ask for a better forecast. F4 sw, gusting F5 on Saturday and then Sunday F2/3. Over a coffee, time was taken introducing the course and then Di, Sue and Paul were asked to consider their Wants and Needs from RDX and the weekend, before completing a skills target model.
Treadour bay was the choice for maneuvering in wind and swell, below Sonja is leading out and then 2/3rds of the day was spent avoiding a surf landing and then catching and controlling, surfing a sea kayak. Video clip is Sonja surfing in, or "demo girl" as she became known!
To finish with a couple of circuits around the rocky skerries, managing wind, swell and timing, wrapped up the day.
Sunday was at Rhoscolyn head and due to camping out the night before we were on the water for 0830! Some swell was left over from the previous day, with a light breeze providing a gentle wind against tide and a current of round 3-4 knots. Ferry glides, eddy turns and lots of reading the water and journeys in and around the beacon rocks. Looking at the big picture and then focusing down.
Lunch (some may question this?!) with a tricky rocky landing in a small gully and then deep water rescues and self rescues were demonstrated and the tried. A journey back to the Beacon (Di in the centre of the photo below) and a circuit using the shelter of the rocks and various eddies before running the main race (bottom photo Sue, just her head! with Paul closer).
Jumping Jacks at Holy head for tea and coffees and some focused creation of individual action plans before a review with both Roger, to enhance further specific points and then with Sonja to consider the bigger picture and set a follow up telephone coaching date.
Each person now has a detailed action plan and during August a telephone coaching session has been arranged with Sonja, to further assist each person working towards their goals. The next training weekend is on the 27/28th November, which is likely to involve a paddle on the River Dee, so we can become more familiar with this area and the a section of the Canal which has a significant number of locks, so we can practice various techniques of portaging!
4 star sea leader training - North Wales
30 Jul 2010
The 3rd of 4 private training days in relation to the 4 star sea leader training award. Today Sonja joined us to assist in rescues and various scenario's, plus provide another person for Craig to led through various sections. Rhoscolyn head provided enough variety and rough water, for another super day.
Sea kayaking North Wales - private day
28 Jul 2010
Both Steve and Mike had been their at the early begins of Coastal Spirit, so its always great catch up with folks. Geraldine (Steve's partner) joined us last year and was back again and this time a few more of their friends (Mike, Natalie and Dave) joined in. This was their first time in a sea kayak. The weather was a little mixed, but the sun was out and the wind remained light.
We returned to Bull Bay and finished the day with a few liquid refreshments!
4 Star Sea Leader Training North Wales - Private
28 Jul 2010
With calmer conditions than what we really needed, a journey to the stacks to find some rough water was the plan. North stack was on the last couple of hours of the ebb, so provided a gentle introduction to the day with eddy turns and working on accurate boat control with ferry glides. We pushed on to South stack (photo above) and with wind against tide appropriate rough water was found! Some surfing and practicing rolling and a paddle float self rescue in rough water, before finding a small bay for some lunch.
With a good hour into the flood Craig then led me back through South Stack, which was considerably rough for its first hour ... and back along to soldiers point.
With a good hour into the flood Craig then led me back through South Stack, which was considerably rough for its first hour ... and back along to soldiers point.
north wales sea kayaking - discover
22 Jul 2010After a very wet first day, with strong winds and lots of technical skills practise on a local lake, Tuesdays forecast of light winds, sunshine and showers was welcomed. North coast Anglesey, with a journey to the disused brickwork's, moving in and out of the rocks on the way, putting the previous days skills into practice and seeing many different sea birds on the way, plus a few super close porpoise sittings. The day finished with some optional balance games and then a drive to a cafe for hot chocolates!
Swelly wave, chickens and rough water handling
19 Jul 2010
Was out last Tuesday evening with Justine Curvengen & Barry Shaw for a surf and play on Swelly Wave. Super evening, although after a day on the water, I new about it next morning!Above is Rosie one of our chickens (well Sonjas really), from South America, quite small and lays blue eggs, completely crazy and very broody at the moment. Great fun on a day off to watch them going about their business.
On the weekend I was contracted in to work for Plas Y Brenin, on a rough water handling course, following a phone call on Thursday afternoon, due to one of their coaches damaging his back. Super weekend with a paddle out around Point Lynas and over to Ynis Dulas and then back on the early ebb, for a ride through the race and self rescues and rolls in the bay. The following day was a journey down the Straits as it blowed F6, with occasional gusts at F7!
North Wales Sea Kayaking - 4 star sea leader training
14 Jul 2010
Rough water handling at Harry Furlongs, above on the North Anglesey coast, with an open water journey out to a couple of the cardinal marks and then cutting back to West Mouse. We worked with ferry glides out into the flow, changing and holding position, a couple of eddy turns and then Craig led back to the main land to locate a cove, for lunch. Inside turns, and bow rudders along the shore line and positioning while leading others was considered. To wrap it up a surf in the above, a roll and a self rescue! 
Paddling back into Cemlyn Bay, to the squawk of thousands of Arctic Terns, before thunder and very heavy rain, drowned it all out!
Sea Kayaking North Wales - Discover
14 Jul 2010
Earlier this week saw Helen and Mike from Stroud, having ago with the best of the sunshine although a strong breeze was about on the 2nd day. We wish you every success in your new adventure.
North Wales Sea Kayaking - Improve
12 Jul 2010
Ian and Keith leading the return journey on the Menai Straits, with Mari Ann and Richard in their double, and Alistair along side. Experiencing the last hour of the ebb and the effects of wind against tide.
This weekend saw some mixed weather, with Saturday, being windier with grey skies and showers and Sunday, blue skies and decreasing wind.
Initially we focused on turning strokes, a brief refresher for some, and progressed on to ferry gliding the current, (to cross to the other side, with out loosing, if any distance). Sunday was from Moefre to Porth Eilean, on the East coast of Anglesey. Beyond Dulas bay, many seals were seen dosing near the shore, adding to whole experience. For Mari-Ann and Richard above it was exploring what they could do in their double kayak, and how far they could push it ... yes they got wet! before paddling around Point Lynas.
Discover Sea Kayaking North Wales
04 Jul 2010
This weekend we had 3 people on a Discover Sea Kayaking course, with very mixed conditions. Katie and Tom are above and just about to enter a cave, on the North Coast of Anglesey on a super sunny although breezy day. We saw a couple of seals, terns diving and some amazing lions maine jelly fish.
Sunday was really quite different day and as the Met Office put it "some unseasonably strong winds were due". With a forecast of F7, gusting F8 (approx 47mph) and rain we headed inland to Llanberis and Llyn Padarn. Tony is above, working in one of the sheltered coves were we did allot of work on various horizontal turning strokes and stern rudders. We then put it all into context by paddling in and out of the lagoons and then moving up the lake and into the centre, before turning and running down wind, with a following sea.
We finished the day with Teas and Cappuccinos in the Caban, reflecting on the two days and what had been achieved. As I type this now, the sky is blue with fluffy clouds and the sun shining like its been doing it all day, 3 seasons in one day!
Red Warf Bay - walking with Ozz
01 Jul 2010
Been having some proper time out this week and even managed to get on the hammock with a book and have a short snooze!
Had a super evening last night with Julie and Craig, a double birthday and still celebrating my achievement. The Champagne was out again ... I could get used to this! As Im dog sitting for this week, we had a lovely walk down to the beach, tide was out so Ozzy had loads of space to run around, and loose some of that never ending energy.
Sonja is away and is about to undertake three day cycle challenge starting Friday 2nd July, called "ride for precious lives" in aid of Children's Hospice South West. The journey is from St Austell too Bristol, with a distance of around 240 miles and some tasty hills in the way! Not really my cup of tea, Ozz and me wish you all the best.
Huge thanks to those who have sponsored Sonja as she has raised over £500, nice one.
Level 5 Coach Assessment (Sea) North Wales
29 Jun 2010Yippeeeeeee ... I achieved a good pass!
The initial seed about considering the Level 5 Sea award, (the highest British Canoe Union award) was sown October 2003 ... over 6 years ago. I had applied to be a student on a level 5 training course at Plas Y Brenin. It was a couple of years later, in May 2005 that I booked on the Level 5 training course, which Loel Collins was heading up and in relation to the sea element was initially supported by Nick Cunliffe and then Olly Sanders.
In June 2009 I put my self forward with support from Olly, for an assessment and unfortunately failed the first day, but passed the second day. This meant overall I had failed! Oh hum ...
Three months later I was re focused on working towards another assessment, actioning some of the extensive feedback, achieving 4 Star Sea leader trainer and assessor status as well as for the Coastal Navigation & Tidal Planning award. June 2010 had now become the focus!
The 2nd day of my assessment was with my long term students and the first video clip is Helen having a go at a self rescue, called a re entry & roll and this was her first go!
The 2nd video clip is Di demonstrating and taking Helen through a paddle float self rescue and in the back ground, is Franco Ferrero the 2nd assessor. We spent an hour or so in the calm of the bay going over two self rescues and then we needed to put them into context. Point Lynas was on the last hour of the flood and with a F3/4 and occasional F5 gusts, conditions were ideal. Once in the rough stuff, both capsized and Helen choose a re-entry & roll, while Di set her self up for a paddle float self-rescue, both were successful. Nice one : )
The first day of the assessment I was with Doug Cooper (assessor), and 2 unknown American students, with a trip along the Stacks planned. This went really well and we had excellent conditions. A change to the assessment that was being trialed was starting on Friday evening, this I felt was a real bonus as more time was provide to get to know wants/needs of a student and loads more time on the water on the Saturday.
Congratulations to John Carmody who travelled over from the States, for his 2nd assessment, who also passed. Thanks to my main long term students, Di Lee for working with me for over 17 months, to Mark Baggy Richards for being one of my initial students (he achieved the level 3 sea kayak coach award) and to Helen Cooke. You all taught me allot along the way.
Big thanks to Olly Sanders, who has been my mentor throughout the whole process and introduced me to the many fine coffee shops around Anglesey, and to Sonja for her long suffering patience, as sea kayaking took priority, yet again!
South West Sea Kayaking - Isles of Scilly
25 Jun 2010Sea Kayaking Solo to The Isles of Scilly
I had been waiting for the last 9 months for settled weather and time off to work to come together for a paddle to the Isles of Scilly. As I drove down on the Monday, I realised that it was the Longest day and with it being the best forecast, I was keen to make the most of it and paddle out that evening.
I began my paddle at about 1700 and went out to the Long ships lighthouse. On the way I was greeted by a 3mt Basking Shark. I didn't want to disturb it and get to close, but what a start.
The photo above is about 2 hours into the paddle, and behind me you may just be able to make out lands end. Many Shearwaters, Gannets, Fulmars and a couple of Storm Petrels passed me buy and the sea remained and oily calm. After 3 hours I could just about make out small islands, sun set and moon provide adequate light, and with the occasional shooting star was quite magic. I arrived at the first group of island, called the Eastern Isles at 2300 and I was pleased to have covered the 42k in 6 hours and believe that the cool evening and the impending darkness had helped to push me on! It took another hour for me to find a suitable camp spot for the night.
Sunrise was spectacular and watched it for 20 minutes or so, before returning to my bivi bag. At 0700 I got up and packed away my kit and went over my return journey, which was to take in the Seven Stones light ship, about a third of the way back and a little further to the north. I paddled in to St Marys that day and had a wander around the shops and then moved on to St Martins. The whole place had a real Caribbean feel about it, and the colours of the sea and sand were amazing.
I set of at 0830 and covered the 18k in 2.5 hours, to the long ships light boat, again many sea birds and a small seal escort out from the Isles with a further 3 different porpoise sightings.
On the way out I had only seen 3/4 large container ships on the horizon, and by the time I got into the Traffic Separation Zone (TSZ), all was quiet. On the way back I only came across the one and had the situation of upping my paddle rate to see if I could pass beyond it, to realising I couldn't ... it was best to sit it out and have a break! On approaching lands end, the place was quite different than before. A gentle broad rolling Atlantic swell had been developing over the course of my journey and now it was opposing current and the cliffs at Lands End, it was very atmospheric. On top of this I was tired from being out in the mid day sun, having run out of water and hour or so ago. Just after 1500, I was safe through the reefs and surf, pleased with my achievement. I loaded all my kit and boat, phoned Sonja and then went looking for an ice cream!
North Wales Sea Kayaking - Point Lynas
20 Jun 2010Looking for some rough water on Friday, the North east tip of Anglesey, with a N/NE swell and a 9.0 metre tide, Point Lynas was the venue. Some good prior tidal and venue planning from Di and some leadership from Helen, were key elements that the day was aimed at, with tidal paddling and manging rough water thrown in.
To add some more excitement to the day, I jumped out of my boat (on the back end of the race), so that Di and Helen could practise a deep water rescue. Demo's of self rescues, with an opportunity to try, before paddling back around into Porth Eilian, finished off another super day In North Wales.
Sea Kayaking North Wales - The Skerries
17 Jun 2010
The Skerries lies some 3 k, off from Carmell Head and seeing that I hadn't been out there this year yet, It was my day off and all looked good for a super day. I left Church Bay, on the last two hours of the flood, explored the may caves on the way to Carmel head and then at Ynys y Fydlyn set out on a ferry glideI was greeted on my arrival by thousands of Arctic Terns and a few Puffins. I landed by the old steps and had some lunch. One of the wardens came down and invited me up to see the birds, I must admit at the time I thought I was seeing them, that is until we walked around to the other side of the light house. Apparently there is around 3200 nesting pairs, with 3000 being Arctic and 200 being Common Terns.
The island never disappoints, and during a year I may be lucky to paddle out 4-5 times, June and July have to be the best, due to the Terns. By mid to late August the young are likely to have flown the nest and have started their long journey home.
I paddled to the North of the island, had a brief play and then started my journey back across. On arriving at Church Bay, I checked the time the Lobster Pot opened. With an hour to go I decided to have a lay down in the sun, and later enjoyed a bowl of Anglesey mussels, sea food paella, all washed down with a cool glass of white wine. After all it was my day off!
North Wales Sea Kayaking with HCC
13 Jun 2010
Nine people from HCC, joined Barry and myself on a weekends sea kayaking, with a super sunny day at Rhoscolyn and a journey to Silver Bay. We made the most of the narrow channels as we moved in and out of the rocks along the coast, trying out various turning and maneuvering strokes. After lunch we paddle to the Cymrian Strait (channel between Anglesey and Holy Island) which was in good flow, and provided us with a useful opportunity to have a go at ferry gliding, before returning to our starting point.
Sundays weather was more of a mixed day, although cloudier, the wind was lighter with a shower or two which passed us by. North Coast Anglesey was our location (the photo is from the right hand side of Hells Mouth, looking East). Super day for various wild life, in particular a Peregrine Falcon, Kestrel, a Seal, Porpoises and diving terns. High water was perfect and allowed for some super moving in and out of the Rocky channels, and discovery of a narrow but deep cave, I hadn't been in before.
Back in Bull Bay a few balance games ... and then rescues were undertaken! followed by a demonstration from Barry of two self rescues. The day was finished off with a short paddle across the bay and a sighting of a Chough (type of small crow with a red bill and feet) displaying its mastery of flight. Another super weekend.
Back in Bull Bay a few balance games ... and then rescues were undertaken! followed by a demonstration from Barry of two self rescues. The day was finished off with a short paddle across the bay and a sighting of a Chough (type of small crow with a red bill and feet) displaying its mastery of flight. Another super weekend.
Sea Kayaking North Wales - 3 Star train/assessment
10 Jun 2010North coast of Anglesey, Bull Bay to Cemaes, with a top end F4 NE forecast. The strangest thing happened, as we paddled out from Bull Bay the wind died to F2, but the swell stayed with us and was solid sea state F3 and occasionally more. Some surfing and turning as we journeyed along the coast line. A rescue scenario was then set up in the middle of the bay and then lunch at the brick works.
Next we paddled into hells mouth, initially giving the headland a wide berth due to current and swell and a confused sea state and then worked towards a semi sheltered cove in the back left hand side of the bay (video above is Pat leaving that cove, with Ian bobbing out their!). Out and across to middle mouse in the last hour of the ebb, a porpoise passed us by, and then cutting back across, with a rescue and some towing on the way. Rolling, self rescues in the shelter of the first bay and then on to the main beach with some fine surfing to finish with. A super day in North Wales!
Sea Kayaking North Wales - Improve
06 Jun 2010
Sea Kayaking on the North coast of Anglesey, having just paddled from Cemaes Bay, Middle Mouse and lunch at the brick works.
Five people on our Improve course, two new and three with previous experience, so the aim was an introduction to tidal paddling and in particular stern rudders.
As we moved along the coastline we moved in and out of the rocks using a mixture of turns from vertical to horizontal and then finished with a couple of balance games and self-rescues.
Saw my first North Wales puffin today, just to the East of Hells Mouth.
North Wales Sea Kayaking
03 Jun 2010
Having both done a weekends Discover sea kayaking with Coastal Spirit before, the first day was spent going over and refreshing skills. This was in the Menai Straits and provided a useful introduction to tidal paddling and skills such as ferry gliding. Puffin Island was our aim for the 2nd day and with the previous days activity, this set us up well, plus a super forecast. The seals were more hesitant than usual, (one can be seen in the photo above, below the sea weed), but still to be so close, was great. Some Shag chicks were also seen and heard squawking for some dinner on the rock faces, as well as a couple of Eider ducks and chicks bobbing about, although no Puffins were seen, the cliffs were racked up with Razorbills, Guillemots, Kittiwakes, Shags, Cormorants, occasional Fulmars and various gulls.
Last week I passed the 4 star Sea assessment, I am in no doubt the 4 star training with Coastal Spirit was a significant factor in my success.I am now looking at the next stage of my development, coaching or 5 star, whichever way I decide I will be certain to return to Coastal Spirit.My best wishes to you.
Colin from St Nazaire France
North Wales Sea kayaking courses, training, coaching, plus 3 & 4 star sea leader awards.
Discover 6-10 Sep, 3 star sea train/assessment 18/19 Sep, 4 star sea leader 25/26 September & Winter Skills 20/21st November
