Sea Kayaking Breaks at Preseli Venture
Our
sea kayaking courses in Pembrokeshire provide the perfect opportunity to
explore our Coastal National Park in Wales. Sea kayaking
along the coast from Preseli Venture means that in a short
time you can be away from other people, exploring the hidden
coves, beaches and sea cliffs of the coastline, leaving
only footprints in the sand, and taking away happy memories,
health, and fitness.
Read 'Kayak adventure in Pembrokeshire' in the Times, Jeremy Seal's watery review of Preseli Venture's SEA KAYAK ODYSSEY.
We
can offer you a progressive series of sea kayaking packages
to suit the total beginner, stretch the intermediate paddler,
and ensure that enough skills, fitness and understanding
are acquired to go "Island Bagging". From floating
in a tranquil bay surrounded by sea birds, through to the
exhilaration of surfing a sea kayak through roaring tidal
races our sea kayaking packages offer a structured approach
to both the sport and the exploration of the National Park.
Your kayaking
sessions will be led by our fully qualified and friendly
instructors who know the Pembrokeshire coastline like the
back of their hands, and you'll stay at the comfortable
Preseli
Venture Eco Lodge. All your food for the events is provided, meals are home
cooked and wholesome, and vegetarians are happily catered
for.
2010 sea kayak dates published below and MID WEEK 'At Sea with the Seals' dates added!
Download the SEA KAYAKING BREAKS pdf here
Pembrokeshire Sea Kayak Odyssey
This is our brand new five day sea kayak event - brim full of opportunities to explore the inspirational Pembrokeshire coastline, replete with sandy deserted bays, towering rock arches and sea cliffs, echoing sea caves, and of course plenty of opportunities to spot a diverse array of wildlife including Atlantic grey seals and a plethora of sea birds. This event will give you the chance to take four full days and one half day journeys along the coast, and weather permitting (it usually does!) your event will include a two day expedition, spending the night under canvas, stargazing beneath the night sky. To make the most of this event you'll need to have had a little bit of experience in a kayak, our friendly and qualified guides will ensure you get the most out of this awesome opportunity to experience this National Park coastline at close hand. Please contact us for prices and a more detailed itinerary.
Dates and prices for 2010: 26-30 July £549, 6-10 Sep £549
 At
Sea with the Seals - £269
This
tried and tested introductory weekend will suit beginner
kayakers new to the sport, or those with a little experience
of pootling on rivers, lakes or quiet ocean waters. You'll
get the chance to explore some of the most beautiful sheltered
bays, coastline and harbours of Pembrokeshire and there
will be mysterious and awe inspiring caves to be explored
and wildlife to be spotted. On a skills level you will develop
an efficient forward paddling stroke, you'll master turning
your kayak, and gain confidence to take your skills and
experience to the next level. By
the end of the weekend we're sure you'll have been bitten
by the sea kayaking bug and you'll be raring to get back
for some more watery adventures.
Weekend dates and prices: 7-9 May £249, 11-13 June £249, 9-11 July £269, 6-8 Aug £269,3-5 Sep £269, 10-12 Sep £269, 24-26 Sep £269
Mid week dates: 6-8 July £269, 10-12 Aug £269
Rock and Roll
This
event will suit intermediate kayakers who have attended
an At Sea with the Seals beginners
weekend, or who have had similar relevant kayaking experience.
On this weekend you'll become a competent member of a group
able to travel safely and efficiently on the sea. Moving
water and swells will become your friends as you encounter
tidal streams, play at rock hopping and ride clean green
waves. You'll take extended trips along the coastline, and
visit some of Pembrokeshire's best kept secret spots! You'll
acquire support strokes, try eskimo rolling (if you choose),
and learn to tow a friend out of trouble. These are days
of pure adventure, the ultimate in National Park exploration.
Dates for 2010: 2-4 July £269, other dates available for groups
Island Bagger
Pembrokeshire
may not have any Monroes, but it's rumoured there are 100
or more islands for you to bag. When you can reliably handle
yourself and your kayak in rough water and tide races, can
kayak for more than an hour without your paddle turning
to lead, and enjoy the occasional ducking, this is the event
for you! In the company of our experienced kayak guides
you'll explore the offshore Islands of Pembrokeshire, harnessing
the power of the tide streams you'll cover amazing distances
in your sea kayak. You'll encounter creaming surf, whirlpools
and exhilarating waves and perhaps be joined by seals and
dolphins.
Dates on request
What do I need to wear and what equipment will you supply?
We'll provide
you with a kayaking 'long john wetsuit' underneath which
you'll wear your own bathing suit and a long woollen or
fleece sweater or thermal top. We'll supply kayak jackets,
buoyancy aids and helmets that'll make sure that you are
warm, safely floaty and well protected. You wear your own
trainers on your feet and you're welcome to borrow a pair
of wetsuit socks to wear inside your trainers to keep your
toes toasty warm! For the Pembrokeshire Sea Kayak Odyssey you'll need to provide your own camping equipment for your night under the stars, or you'll be able to hire some from us.
What if I can’t make one of those dates?
If you have a group of 6 or more, we can run a sea kayaking event on almost any weekend or mid week date that suits you. Please do call or email for prices and details should you have an alternative date in mind.
How much will a sea kayaking event cost me?
The cost for the At Sea with the Seals, Rock and Roll and Island Bagger includes 2 nights 5* adventure lodge accommodation, yummy home cooked food from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch (Saturday and Sunday is a packed lunch al fresco!), 2 full days sea kayaking, all specialist equipment, friendly and qualified instructors, PSV qualified drivers and transport for all activities, and train station transfers for certain trains.
The Sea Kayak Odyssey event costs £549 to include 4 nights 5* adventure lodge accommodation (one of these nights might be a camping night, weather depending), yummy home cooked food from Monday lunch to Friday lunch (Tuesday to Friday will be picnic lunches), 4 full days and one half day sea kayaking, all specialist sea kayak equipment, friendly and qualified instructors, PSV qualified drivers and transport for all activities, and train station transfers for certain trains. You are welcome to bring your own camping kit, or Preseli Venture have some camping equipment available for hire.
How experienced do I need to be to come along? 
The AT SEA
weekend will suit a beginner paddler, so if you
have a little experience of kayaking on lakes, rivers and
calm seas then this is the event for you.
The ODYSSEY trip will suit you if you have had a little bit of kayaking experience, it doesn't have to be in a sea kayak, but you'll need to be confident that you can paddle your kayak in a straight line, and turn your kayak! This event comprises 4 full days sea kayaking and one half day, so you will need a reasonable level of fitness.
The ROCK
AND ROLL weekend caters for the paddler with a
little more experience, if you have your BCU 2*, or if you've
taken part in an AT SEA weekend and consider
yourself a more intermediate paddler then this event will
suit you.
If you have any questions regarding ability levels required, or anything else, please do call us on 01348 837709 or email us.
If you have
a group of 6 or more we can offer you a sea kayak event on any MID WEEK date, when you'll have exclusive use of the PV lodge
and all facilities.
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