Recoveries for Sea Kayakers.
Recoveries for Sea Kayakers.
Duration: 6 hrs. Distance: +/- 3nm. Group Size: 6-12. Coaches: x2. Coach Ratio: 6:1. Incl: Kayak, paddle & buoyancy aid. Skills: Beginner to confident. Fitness: Basic++
If you paddle in deep, tidal water, these skills are not optional.
This full-day course delivers the essential assisted and self-recovery techniques every sea and touring kayaker must be able to perform confidently when it matters.
You’ll train in safe, supervised conditions that allow real repetition, correction, and skill retention—so recoveries become calm, automatic, and reliable.
What you’ll learn
- Assisted Recoveries and Variations
- Self-recovery techniques for deep water
- Decision-making under realistic sea conditions
- Efficient, repeatable systems you can rely on
Who this course is for
- Sea & Touring Kayakers paddling in tidal waters.
- Not suitable for complete beginners
- You should already have basic control strokes in deep water
Practical details
- Full-day course
- Ages 16+
- Bring a packed lunch, snacks, drinks, and extra warm clothing.
Why train with us
- 100% safety record over 18 years
- British Canoeing & ISKGA trained, qualified full-time coaches
- Stable 16ft+ sea kayaks available, with optional extras
This is one of the most important days you can spend improving your safety on the sea.
Book now and make sure you can get back into your kayak—when it really counts.
Tim Davies
July 9th 2022
Finally I have achieved what I only hoped in my wildest dreams Nomad SK could teach me & give me the skills & confidence to do ... a long hard day of recoveries with the group at Bawdsey & then quietly pack the boat, slip round the corner & paddle north towards Shingle Street for the night. I'd hoped I could do it in 2020 but we know what went wrong there. Some learning points for others ... don't forget a spoon especially on frozen chili night, & I don't seem to be able to find the bag with the trowel!
Well done Tim, the photos look spectacular!
Nomad
Peter Davies
June 18th 2023
Thanks Peter, a pleasure to paddle with you as always! Keep up the good work and see you soon.
Becky
Nomad
Jennifer Raine
May 26th 2024
If you are thinking of booking just do it! I joined this course to refresh my recovery skills so I feel safe when I'm out on my own or in a small group. Definitely achieved that & also the opportunity just to ask Kurt loads of other kayaking questions during the day, all done with a good sense of humour! Very grateful he took us out as just a small group of 4 - we had all booked individually & had a fun & educational day out together. Will certainly do another course to keep building some skills & carry on learning & having fun safely.
Thanks Jen, great to see you again.
Nomad
Location
Bawdsey Quay, IP12 3AX
12th April 2026, 10:00 AM
Please provide your own kayak & paddle & buoyancy aid.
Parking available.