Enhance Your Skills with Private Kayak Tuition

Take your kayaking  journey to the next level with expert 1-on-1 coaching tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Whether you're new to paddlesports and eager to learn the basics or an experienced paddler looking to refine your technique, private tuition offers personalised guidance to help you excel on the water.

Why Choose Private Kayaking Lessons?

Personal tuition is the fastest and most effective way to build confidence, improve your performance, and master the skills you need to enjoy your time on the water safely and successfully.

Our sessions can be tailored to:

  • Master the Fundamentals: Perfect for beginners looking to learn essential paddling techniques, water safety, and basic navigation.
  • Improve Your Technique: Fine-tune your paddle stroke, balance, and efficiency for smoother and more enjoyable paddling.
  • Advance Your Skills: Develop advanced maneuvers, tackle challenging conditions, or prepare for specific goals, such as races or expeditions.
  • Theory and Knowledge: Gain deeper insights into weather patterns, tides, safety protocols, and equipment maintenance.

Personalised Coaching Tailored to You

While group lessons are a great way to connect with others, private sessions offer the undivided attention you need to achieve your goals faster. Your experienced instructor will work with you to create a customised lesson plan based on your skill level, challenges, and aspirations.

When inquiring about private tuition, please share your goals and any specific areas you'd like to focus on. This helps us ensure you get the most out of your session.

Locations We Serve

Private kayaking tuition is primarily available from our base in Brighton Marina, with other locations available upon request. Whether you’re exploring serene rivers, picturesque coastlines, or quiet lakes, we can create the perfect learning environment for you.

Ready to Begin Your Paddlesports Journey?

Don’t let barriers hold you back from enjoying the water to its fullest. Book your private kayak session today and start making waves!

Information

Season

All year round

Duration

1-2hrs

Group Size

1-2

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18 Max weight: 18 stone (115kg).

Aim

1 to 1 coaching sessions to improve your personal kayaking or paddleboarding technique, style or confidence.

Who is it for?

Anyone wishing improve their paddleboarding or kayaking skills and technique and push their paddle skills in private tailored sessions.

Prerequisites

None, all levels of paddling ability catered for.

Itinerary

These are your sessions, we can build a personalised training plan up over a number of sessions, or spread over a longer period allowing you to go away and practise the skills learnt.

Areas we can Cover

  • Warm ups
  • Cool downs
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Endurance
  • Training the mind
  • Body positioning
  • Paddle techniques
  • Boat or board skills
  • Balance
  • Movement
Locations

Kayaking sessions are run at our own venue in Brighton Marina, Sussex.

Equipment

Equipment supplied

All kayaking and safety equipment is supplied including:

  • Kayak
  • Paddle
  • Buoyancy aid

Equipment needed

For all kayaking courses you must have extra warm clothes and waterproofs, we will provide you with a full kit list upon booking.

  • Full change of clothes to go kayaking in, including footwear, and underwear.
  • Clothing should be suitable for the time of year*
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers (to wear on the water)
  • Extra jumper
  • Warm hat / sun hat
  • Gloves
  • Towel
  • Snacks / water
  • Medication / Tablets / Inhaler etc.

The above list is just a guide and appropriate clothing for the time of year should be worn. We highly recommend you have a dry bag for all your kit on the water and to put your wet clothing in at the end of the day.

*Clothing should comprise of several layers to trap the warmth. Please do not wear denim as it restricts movement, is cold when wet and is slow to dry. You must wear footwear whilst kayaking (old trainers, plimsolls) please don’t wear sandals. Wetsuits are not required as they only work when they are wet; if you wish to bring a wetsuit we still recommend you have a warm top.

Equipment shop

Take a look at our online shop for any equipment you might want for your outdoor adventures. We stock a variety of equipment and can give expert advice if you have any queries. Choose to collect your order on a course (free of charge) and your instructor will have it ready and waiting for you when you arrive.