Exploring the North Cornish Coastline by sea kayak is simply breathtaking. Discover secret coves, unspoilt sandy beaches, venture into otherwise inaccessible caves and paddle through lagoon like gullies.

North Cornwall is also host to a wealth of marine and bird life. You maybe lucky enough to see Basking Sharks (plankton not people eating), Dolphins, Seals, Sun Fish, Sea lemons, Turnstones, Terns, Razorbills and Puffins.

We tend to use double sit-on-top kayaks which are particularly stable and that means you can just sit back and enjoy the scenery. Absolutely no previous kayaking experience is required as your instructor will introduce you to the boat and all the basic strokes.

Your guide is a trained Zoologist and keen naturalist as well as being a British Canoe Union qualified coach. With these skills and our local knowledge we can share this amazing piece of coast with you.

All our kayaking venues are within a short drive of Polzeath Beach. Typically a session runs for three hours with over two hours in the water. Introductory, intermediate and advanced routes are available. Participants must be 8 years or over and competent swimmers (i.e. be able to swim 25M in a pool unaided). We do prefer under 14’s to be accompanied by an adult.

Port Quinn (4 miles from Polzeath)

After a short safety briefing we’re off onto the water. Port Quinn is a natural fishing port and as such is protected almost entirely from ocean swell. This means Port Quinn is the perfect place to get to know your boat and learn the ropes.

The introduction to sea kayaking costs £30 per person. We provide all equipment (Buoyancy device, Helmet, wetsuit and wetsuit boots) but if you prefer to wear your own wetsuit or boots then feel free to bring them along.

Port Gaverne (8 miles from Polzeath)

We launch from Port Gaverne beach, familiarise ourselves with the boats and strokes, then head around the coast through a rock channel locally known as ‘the Gut’. From here we’ll explore giant cliff-backed zawns and go on to discover the hidden Cartway cove and its beautiful caves. We often see seals here and at certain times of the year several bird species nest on the cliffs in this area and your guide will be only too pleased to introduce you to them all.

The intermediate sea kayaking costs £35 per person. We provide all equipment (Buoyancy device, Helmet, wetsuit and wetsuit boots) but if you prefer to wear you own wetsuit or your own boots then feel free to bring them along.

Longer, more committing routes and tailor made trips and tuition in closed cockpit kayaks are available for the more experienced paddler on request. Explore and rock-hop around some of the most beautiful and wild coastline in the UK, with sea kayaking routes anywhere around Boscastle, Port Isaac, Polzeath, Padstow and the Seven Bays area stretching down to Newquay.

The Advanced Sea Kayaking typically costs from £80 per day, please call us for current prices. We provide all equipment including kayaks, paddles, buoyancy devices, helmets, wetsuits and wetsuit boots but if you prefer to bring along any of your own gear then please feel free.

For those who want to take their kayaking a little further we can offer BCU accredited courses from 1* to 5* with our highly qualified trainers. We offer courses and training in all four disciplines: Sea Kayaking, Surf Kayaking, White Water Kayaking and Open Boating.

Please call us for availability and prices.