Bookings

Choose a full day/half day trip, training programme or family canoe trip from the options below to view available dates, and additional trip information.

All prices include VAT and there are no hidden costs. All prices are PER PERSON.

HALF DAY TRIPS

Half to full day guided kayak trips designed for adults of average fitness using a choice of sit-on-top or sea kayaks. Paddlers do not need any special skills (unless they paddle sea kayaks) for these trips but a good attitude to the outdoors is required.

Equipment is provided and great facilities including hot showers, restaurant, pub and secure parking on selected trips.

FULL DAY TRIPS - Sea Kayaks

Full day trips departing in the morning and returning mid to late afternoon. Distances covered around 10-12 nautical miles - suitable for beginner to intermediate paddlers, day tripper and sea kayaks welcome.

A great days paddling for enthusiastic kayakers, lots to see and do with plenty of breaks and good company. This is a Guided trip.

NIGHT TRIPS - (beginner/intermediate)

Night trips for beginner and intermediate kayakers on both sit-on-top kayaks and day trippers/sea kayaks.

Launching from Shotley Sailing Club and paddling throughout Harwich and Felixstowe Harbours. There is a lot of light from the surrounding town and vessels and plenty to see. Usually around 3 hours in duration and Guided.

RIVER CANOE TRIPS (Family Friendly)

Take your family on a traditional ’Old Town’ canoe down the beautiful and tranquil River Stour. Paddle slowly following the meandering water through meadows filled with old oaks and grazing cows to Flatford Mill.

Launching from the picturesque village of Dedham and well priced to be affordable for families. Free parking and cafe at launch and half way stop.

FAMILY TRIPS

These trips are designed specifically for families, particularly those with children who want to spend quality time kayaking together as a family, probably as part of a holiday in the area.

These are guided trips and for complete novice paddlers and all the necessary equipment is provided. The area we tour is sheltered, varied and beautiful with stopovers and beautiful vessels moored around us.

There is a good quality restaurant and bar on site as well as secure parking and hot showers and changing facilities. All ages from 10 years welcome and no fitness or skills are needed.

MULTI DAY SIT-ON-TOP KAYAK TRIPS

These are extended trips that require a positive approach to the outdoors. Trips are usually 2 nights and 3 days and participants must provide all of their own camping equipment. No specific skills are needed as groups camp together daily tasks such as cooking is shared.

These trips should be looked at as ’adventures’ and not just a kayak trip. We generally experience variable weather conditions from warm sunshine & flat seas to rain and some wind.

All trips are guided by qualified Sea Kayak Guides. There is at least one trip launching each month throughout the season (April to September).

MULTI DAY SEA KAYAK TRIPS

These trips are designed specifically for sea kayakers with their own sea kayaks and equipment. Our ’Mother Ship’ trip departing from Holyhead Harbour doesn’t require your own kayak as these are supplied.

Trips are anything from 2-7 days and some trips require ’wild camping’. We’ll explore caves, and rock gardens, play in the surf and generally soak up the sun and have a good time. These trips are along the Dorset Jurassic Coast, Cornwall and Anglesey & west coast (Mother Ship).

Itineraries are flexible and built around the group. These are true sea kayak trips covering anything from 4 to 12 nautical miles each day in fair conditions, sometimes less if paddling from the ’Mother Ship’.

TRAINING COURSES & COACHING (beginner/intermediate)

Our training programmes focus on the basic skills needed to safely paddle a kayak along the coastline of the UK. After the initial ’Introduction to Sea Kayaking’, we offer comprehensive training in navigation, safety and eskimo rolling.

Sea kayaking is about 20% training and 80% experience but we all need the basic knowledge to enable us to get out on the water in the first instance. Nomad training programmes keep it simple and practical and do exactly ’what it says on the tin’.

Coaching is available on a minimum of 3 hours and optional hours thereafter dependant on your individual needs.

EQUIPMENT ’DEMOS’

This is a 121 session for those paddlers interested in buying a boat or any gear including paddles.

There will be a Senior Guide on hand to offer advise for up to 1 hour on all aspects of kayaking including training & coaching .

There are no hidden costs and no obligation to purchase anything.

Please telephone our office to arrange a private 121 session to try kayaks, paddles and gear.

To Book or Enquire, simply Call us on 0845 872 48 68 or Contact Us