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GETTING TO KNOW THE SPORT OF KAYAKING
From the comfort of our on-site heated changing rooms you will be kitted up with a Rip Curl wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet and paddle. Following an in-depth kit familiarisation talk from your instructor, you will move on to learn basic paddle techniques, emergency signals and water safety information before grabbing a kayak and heading down to the beach.
From here you will prepare yourself for adventure with a short warm-up prior to launching your kayak from a sheltered stretch of coastline.
We launch and land from two of Newquay’s lush, semi-secret coves. The start to experience is an adventure, as we walk down a rock path to the water’s edge. It’s worth it as the scenery is breath taking, there is some incredible coastal wildlife in the area, and you really are experiencing the best of Newquay’s coastal fringe. We take the walk down to the water slowly, the kayaks will be waiting in the cove for you.
We pride ourselves in sharing a well-rounded learning experience, which will on many tours see you given the opportunity to experience both a double and single kayak. If you start in a double kayak but want to try a single, we swap mid-way on either one of the secret beaches that we visit or in the ocean environment. We cannot guarantee that you will have a single or a double kayak for the duration of the tour. But will have the opportunity to experience both, or one or the other.
Your instructor will be on hand to help and guide you through the tour, answering any questions and allowing you to put into practice your land-based learning.
TAILORED KAYAK EXPERIENCE
As Tripadvisor’s number one provider of water sport activities in Newquay, our team are comprehensively trained to provide personalised adventures for all ages. Together, you’ll explore the secret coves and tidal inlets of our coastline whilst learning about Newquay’s dramatic wildlife, history and taking your cave exploration to a level that you’re comfortably challenged by.
MAXIMUM FUN, MINIMUM HASSLE
Whether you’re an experienced water-person or total ocean newbie, our expert team are the best people to introduce you to the fun. We’ve used over 20 years worth of experience to develop exhilarating and adaptable routes encompassing coves and smugglers caves that hold secrets for all ages to discover.
Easily accessible, our HQ near Towan Beach is surrounded by parking and eatery options and we provide heated changing facilities as well as safe storage for your belongings.
YOUR OWN INSTRUCTOR
Kayaking is the perfect way to explore our coastal habitats and, being in a private group, you can focus on the tidal zones that interest you the most! Our instructors will allow the tour to run at your own pace so you can really make the most of this exclusive ocean adventure.
Whether you want to book a surprise activity for your partner, or you fancy letting your son or daughter explore new and uncharted territory; our Private Kayak Tours are suitable for all.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS EXTREME WEATHER?
We are super fortunate to operate many of our activities in the shelter of Towan beach. We choose the tide and weather times that deliver the very best conditions for Kayak Tours. However, we are at the mercy of Mother Nature and sometimes she may have different plans for us. We always check the forecasted conditions but if the wind or swell picks up unexpectedly, we will move your session on to our Super SUPs, this will ensure you still cover the same route and session content but will be on a craft that is more resilient against the conditions. Alternatively, we may offer a different time or location for your tour.
Over 95% of our tours go ahead unaffected by the weather but, in the unlikely event that this does happen, we have excellent back-up options for you to choose from. We appreciate your understanding.
OUR EXPERTISE
Newquay Activity Centre experience of Newquay’s coastline and the Gannel estuary has seen the development of their signature routes that get the best of the daily weather conditions. Using professional, technical advice from the county’s top level paddle sports expert, John Paul Eatock, the standards of safety while maintaining fun lesson delivery are sky high.
After launching the company in 1996, we have catered for over 200,000 guest experiences. We work closely with the sports governing body, British Canoeing to deliver kayak leader training courses for the Paddlesports Leader Award and as a result have industry leading instructors who have completed our 3 month long Outdoor Instructor Training Course.
OUR VISITOR EXPERIENCES
We take huge pride in providing the best kayaking tours and offering an amazing experience for our guests. Don’t just take our word for it though, our reviews back this up! We have over 3000 5 star Tripadvisor reviews and some amazing Google reviews…
We’re number one rated for Outdoor Activities in Newquay for a reason!
OUR TRAINING
We are licensed by AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and are a recognised Training centre for SLSGB (Surf Life Saving Great Britain), the only one in Newquay. We are also a British Canoeing Delivery Partner which is a testament to our constant high standards of paddlesports delivery.
Our instructors are trained and qualified to the following standards:
You can learn more about our instructors qualifications and what they mean on our blog.
WHY CHOOSE US
We are 3 x Cornwall Tourism Awards Winner and 1 x South West Tourism Awards Winner
As well as the general public we have also delivered activities for a number of special clients including:
We are the number 1 choice for all local schools including:
Our safety record is unblemished, as we work alongside the RNLI to ensure conditions and activities are appropriate for our activities. We also hold an Adventurous Activities Licensing Authority Licence (AALA) which ensures our standards are maintained at all times and checked by external bodies, we hold extensive public indemnity insurance with up to £10,000,000 cover, so you know you’re in safe hands, whatever outdoor activity you decide to do with us.
If you don’t see availability for the date you would like then please contact us using our Online Chat or by calling 01637 877722
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