Once you have learnt the basics, the open water is your oyster as you adapt to your aquatic surrounding and go exploring! Our nationally recognised courses are designed as an introduction to kayaking. The training will be delivered in an informal manner, with lots of opportunities to practise and experiment. The emphasis is on safe practise, fun and enjoyment!
Personal Tuition

Have your own boat but lack confidence? Struggling with a particular skill? Want individual attention for kayak sessions? Personal tuition sessions could be just what you need!
We will tailor your private tuition around your desires and objective for the session and guide you towards achieving your goal!
Contact us to arrange a session!
BCU 1 Star
Once you have learnt the basics, the open water is your oyster as you adapt to your aquatic surroundings and go exploring! This nationally recognized one day course is designed as an introduction to kayaking.
Leant a lot, will definitely book again! – Steve
The emphasis of the course is on safe practice, fun and enjoyment. It is a six hour course that can be run over one day. Once you have successfully mastered the course, you will have earnt a qualification which allows you to further improve your skills and take them to the next level. The criteria for the one star assessment are laid down by the British Canoe Union.

The training will be delivered in an informal manner, with lots of opportunities to practice and experiment with various techniques and coaching methods.
Island Adventures can run the BCU 1 Star on request. Simply contact us to express your interest, and once an appropriately sized group is formed we can run the session on a mutually agreed date.