Whether you’re new to the sea paddling environment or looking to sharpen your paddle planning skills, understanding surf and swell is essential for safe and enjoyable journeys. This modules and the series of other courses is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to plan and paddle with the sea, not against it.
We’ll begin in the classroom, where you’ll work through a series of engaging, hands-on desktop exercises. Using weather data, charts, tide tables, and practical scenarios, you’ll learn how to interpret weather forecasts, tidal streams, calculate safe passage times, and plot routes that make the most of the conditions. These sessions aren’t just theory—they’re interactive, problem-solving exercises that prepare you for real situations on the water.
In the afternoon, we’ll take your new skills to the sea. You’ll have the chance to apply what you’ve learned in a practical setting, using real tidal flows and coastal features to bring the classroom to life. Under the guidance of an experienced coach, you’ll practice decision-making, navigation techniques, and surf and swell awareness, all in the dynamic environment where it matters most.
By the end of the day, you’ll not only understand how to understand surf and swells, but also how to apply that knowledge with confidence in your paddling. This course is the bridge between theory and practice, ensuring you leave with skills you can trust every time you take to the sea.
Costs:
Any 1 day Module = £85
Any 3 days of Modules = £240
All 5 days of Modules = £395
All options includes BC certification
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