- Supported by two experienced and highly qualified guides
- Ratio: max 2:6
Whether you're looking to escape to the coast, breathe in the fresh sea air, hear the cry of a seagull again and have an adventure. You can relax with Coastal Spirit, a professional, highly experienced and passionate company.
Watch the short film below for a flavour and brief insight into our guided sea kayak adventures.

Our Adventure
This is your chance to experience sea kayaking along the coast and islands of Shetland. A superb sea kayaking location with crystal clear waters, sea stacks, big clifts, huge caves, Geo's, gullies, arches and wildlife such as gannets, puffins, otters, dolphins, porpoises and.... if we're lucky, Orca and other whales too. With its northern location, it's cooler, wild and very remote at times. Being flatter than most West Coast islands means the midge population is smaller in number!!
The sole use of a Hostel is included in the cost of the course. The hostel offers good self-catering accommodation, with a big kitchen, lounge, dining room and a sunroom that works well as a drying room.
Join me, Roger Chandler, Zoe Robinson and Lori Nish in Shetland with Coastal Spirit classic adventure and a group ratio of 3:8. Read more here...

Our Adventure
The Isle of Harris and Lewis are part of the same Scottish island divided by mountains, with Harris being the Southern part. Harris and Lewis are the largest Scottish island, with a stunning coastline.
What's included?
The Isle of Harris is an adventurous and memorable sea kayaking destination - with wild islands, white sand beaches, rugged headlands, sheltered bays, sea stacks, caves, eagles, otters and occasionally dolphins and whales. The islands are open to the full force of the Atlantic on their western side, with the east coast looking across the Minch. Two contrasting coastlines offer kayak journeying possibilities under most conditions. This trip provides moderate water paddlers with a great chance to explore the wilder, more exciting, exposed coastline. Read more here ...


We will provide high-quality guidance and support during our adventure, a trade mark of Coastal Spirit and enable you to prepare for future independent sea kayaking expeditions in exciting locations.

Our Adventure
The remote and distant island of St Kilda, on the edge of the Atlantic, is a dream trip for many paddlers. Steeped in history, with high cliffs, caves and arches, rich in marine life and thousands of sea birds. Join Coastal Spirit on this unique and memorable fully supported and guided adventure aboard the 102ft Brigantine tall ship, 'Lady of Avenel.'
What's included?
Join me, Roger Chandler, Zoe Robinson and Lori Nish for a week exploring the Outer Hebrides with the intention of sailing to St Kilda, the UK’s only dual UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will sail from Barra to St Kilda (weather allowing) and anchor in Village Bay. With the support of the ship, we will explore the stunning islands by sea kayak. Read more here ...
In 2011 Coastal Spirit decided to run 'One BIG Adventure' (1BA), a fast track and rapid development programme, with a one-month long paddle around Wales. The plan was to use the canals and waterways on the inland section and then along the coastline, to rejoin the dots back to the start point. Di Lee, one of the course participants wrote an article about her adventure in two parts, which can be read below. Enjoy!
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Prices above are per person and in GBP.
Here is a document that gives recommendations and suggestions for equipment, food and clothes for a sea journey trip:- Recommendations for equipment.doc
For some information and tips on good practice and hygiene, click on the following:- Tips for Hygeine.pdf
If you have further questions or want to know about availability contact us.
Great day with Sally working on boat handling, reading the water and its ok to feel uncomfortable.
Cemaes to Bull Bay was perfect, with wind with tide and then wind against by the afternoon so we got a few waves and a nice push along the coast.
It was nice to see Rob again too. Thanks for helping with the shutle!
Great team and super time on our Shetland Adventure with the tall ship Lady of Avenel Sailing. Otters, Puffins, Orca and MuckleFlugga!
Thanks to Zoe Robinson and Hamish Leslie for their support and inputs.
Photos from Tracy, Zoe and Hamish.
P&H Sea Kayaks
NRS Europe
Surf & tide race course, with a good blend of dynamic water over the three days. With Rhoscolyn and the Beacon, Cemaes to Bull Bay via Middle Mouse and the Swellies. We had some super rock features on the north coast on Friday and just the right amount of swell. My highlight was this interesting water spout - it was so much fun!
It was a pleasure paddling with you all and thanks to Craig Young for his support.
NRS Europe
P&H Sea Kayaks "And I'm probably learning more from his mentoring now, as my paddling horizons expand, than ever before. I can't count how many questions I've asked... and he's answered. Roger has the knack of making that suggestion that radically changes your thinking and moves your paddling on in leaps and bounds."
"There are a number of wonderful things about Roger. He has a very light touch in his coaching, and he's always smiling and encouraging you to relax into the enjoyment of the day"
"I've just completed a two day 4* Sea kayak training course with Roger. Having been coached by Roger in the past, I choose to do this course with Roger because I knew I would get a great deal from the course. My expectations were certainly well and truly met"