Geology, Wildlife, Bushcraft and Cave Kayak Tour. Enjoy a morning exploring the English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark , where you will paddle through stunning caves and around dramatic rock formations and into remote coves. You will stop on a secluded beach to view our very special and protected fossils, taste a wild foraged marine herb and have a beach fire where you will get to toast marshmallows!  Our active seal populations and resident cetaceans move around South Devon and can be observed on many of our tours. Our seals fish and bask in the sun at their favourite haul outs that we pass and observe them from our boats.  Bring snacks and water with you, and in the summer months, we recommend you wear shorts and a sports top. In the autumn and spring bring active walking clothes or waterproof trousers if you have them on colder days. Conditions can change, but we outfit you with any technical clothing that you may require  We carry a camera so we can snap images as we go or you can bring yours but remember to bring an phone case. We will happily forward any images to you afterward.  Depending on your group's desires we can leisurely paddle around the Geopark on an adventure to explore limestone and sandstone caves, natural arches, and a whole different world in the inter-tidal zone. Or go for a more physical paddle and head out to our own island nature reserves on Thatcher or the Orestone Rock.  Bird Watching Tours… are available from april to July when the sea colonies are here nesting and fledgling. They are mostly gone around mid-July.  Fishing Tours… options are also available late May to July and September to late October.  Wild Kitchen Catered Tours…. We also offer catered food experiences where we cook fish on hot-stones in our sunset tour that can be found here https://beyonk.com/uk/NlDGua/guided-sunset-sea-kayak-safari?portal=true&theme=32B0A2 Tour times: June-Sept 1000 - 1230 Sept-April 1030 - 1300   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All technical clothing and equipment is provided   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - In the summer months wear beach clothes eg board shorts and quick dry t-shirts with flip flops, sunglasses/sun hat. In the auturmn and spring wear layered clothing and either sports leggings or waterproof trousers, we will provide waterproof skinned thermal jackets on cooler days. These have a spray deck and hood that will keeps you mostly dry. 🍴 Food - please bring snacks/sandwiches for the beach stop or a picnic as you may get hungry 🥤 Drink - 500 ml reusable bottle of water per person

Giant Stand-Up Paddle Board Hire We have 3 boards available for hire the almighty Red 17'0" XL and the AQUATEC 4 PERSON PADDLE BOARD  Our 4 person Aquatec SUP is ideal for families and groups of friends. The family paddle board is 15’8” in length once fully inflated. 4-person stand up paddle board is 8" thick & made from military grade PVC & EVA non-slip decking pad. Carry handles on SUP board for ease of transport. Accessories included. The RED 17'0" XL Ride is our oversized inflatable paddleboard for party paddlers. Fun, sociable, and fantastic exercise, the XL Ride is perfect for groups, families and clubs. At 17' long by 60" wide it comfortably holds up to eight paddlers, offering an awesome experience for family fun, friendly get-togethers, or club activities. With a gargantuan 1298L of volume it literally has over a tonne of float! Oddicombe is an amazing venue for having your party or booking a family floating raft. Babbacombe Bay is sheltered from the prevailing winds and receives awesome sunrises attracting a large community of early morning swimmers and SUP'ers. Oddicombe Beach is always awarded a Blue Flag due to its location away from shipping and powered vessels and is the wilder side of Torbay which sits within our marine conservation zone which is regularly rewarded visits from cetaceans and seals. Please arrive 10 minutes before your hire experience and bring your confirmation code to the Booking Kiosk at the top of the slipway. Beach hire is priced for 30 mins, 60 mins or 90 mins. AQUATEC 4 MAN SUP       30 mins              £30.00 AQUATEC 4 MAN SUP       1 Hr                       £60.00 AQUATEC 4 MAN SUP       2 Hrs                  £100.00 2 x AQUATEC 4 MAN SUP    30 mins           £50.00 2 x AQUATEC 4 MAN SUP    1 Hr                    £100.00 RED 17'0" Excel 8 MAN SUP 30 mins           £60.00 RED 17'0" Excel 8 MAN SUP 1 Hr                   £120.00 RED 17'0" Excel 8 MAN SUP 2 Hrs               £180.00   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Supplied with Leash, Paddle and a Safety Buoyancy Jacket   What you'll need 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink

Personal Geology and Wildlife boat tour This bespoke boat tour is a 60-minute non-physical discovery of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark in our 8-seater rigid boat. This slow tour is a chance to get up close to our rocks, caves and wildlife exploring the wilder side of the English Riviera and launches off Babbacombe Beach. We take you to the special sights of scientific interest, caves and our more remote coves with a local experienced skipper. We explore the coastline of Babbacombe Bay, Watcombe, Maidencombe, Ansteys and Brandi Coves and take in the Hopes Nose headland. This gives us the greatest opportunity to observe wild sea birds, seals and hopefully some cetaceans, though these visits are very special and cannot be guaranteed on every tour! This tour is a direct observation of the geology that makes the Geopark special. The rocks, rock types, their faults and folds, their different ages and the sites of specific scientific interest. We discuss their creation and their journey. We also discuss how the geology frames the marine biology and how the geo-diversity changes the marine-diversity within each of the coves that we explore. Delivered sustainably by a Leave No Trace trainer. Private fishing options are also available please contact for prices and availability on 01803 912963.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - safety equipment and ocean jackets   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - a warm jumper and clothes that repell water rather than jeans ☂️ Waterproofs - if you have waterproof trousers and beach shoes then wear them on cooler days

Aqua Play Tandem Pedalos We have 3, 2 man pedalos. Pedalos are hired for 30 minutes or an hour to explore the Bay! Under 18s must wear a safety jacket. Designed in 2021 they are very easy to operate and come with a drink holder! Hire 1 for your family and take it in turns to enjoy! If you like your adventures without a workout, our pedal boats are just right for touring without any arm exercise. More stable than a kayak and less work than a paddleboard, our pedalos are for those who want their day at the beach to be as chill (and dry!) as can be. Or are looking for a craft to jump off and play in the deeper waters.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Pedalo and Life Jackets for children or adults if they wish

Sunrise Sea Kayak Marine Wildlife and Cave Tour Babbacombe gets the most beautiful sunrises with the sun rising out of the sea. We meet just before sunrise to watch it rise up as we head out onto the water. We paddle through the early morning hours as the marine wildlife is itself waking up. This creates amazing opportunities for wildlife observation and at a time of day before the prevailing winds begin. This creates a mirror on the water and our crafts are the first force to break that spell of dawn. Kayaking was one of the fundamental skills used for hunting, fishing and travelling for our ancestors and a way of life for early western colonizers. We have since removed ourselves from this primitive way of life, but feel so fulfilled when we spend time back within these environments.  Our tours are an opportunity for you to return to the waters at the break of the day before the bucket and spade brigade have hit the beaches or the pleasure crafts have left the harbours. To clear out life's stresses and strains through the rhythmic motion of paddling that can be channeled as a form of meditation. Focusing on your breathing and body whilst working with the gentle flow of the ocean and taking in the overwhelming beauty and grandeur of the stupendous coastline at sunrise allows the mind to drift.  We take you on a journey back in time to discover an area steeped in history and world-famous geology. The beauty of the Geo-diversity of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark is the ability to find tranquility due to its many secluded coves. The sensational feeling of gently bobbing up and down on the water reminds you of the forces that are in constant motion and the power that there is within.   We also have an amazing array of marine wildlife and we are very likely to encounter Seals and potentially Harbour Porpoises and Common Dolphins.   Inclusions What's Included 🥤 Drink - We can supply coffee after the tour 🧰 Equipment - We supply all technical clothing and equipment and beach fire   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Bring breakast type snacks as we will be on the water until 0900 depending ont he time of year you join us 🥤 Drink - 1 litre of water, 📋 Other - Beach clothes in the summer months and waterproof trousers and base layers in the winter months, wet shoes, water, suncream, sunhat, sunglasses. ☂️ Waterproofs - water proof trousers and base layers if you have them in the cooler months

Sea Kayak Sunset Wild Food Experience  Enjoy an evening paddling through the sunset exploring the English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark , You will paddle out around the famous island of Thatcher rock and visit several sights of specific scientific interest (SSSI's) before stopping on a wild secluded beach to hunt for fossils, forage a special marine herb that we will then use to flavour our fresh line-caught Mackerel (or other white fish) fillets on hot-stones for your dinner. This will be accompanied with local breads and salads.  This tour only operates for groups of 4 or more. If we cannot locate 4 people we will either look to re-schedule your booking or offer another tour option. Alternatively you can make this a private tour for a romantic evening/ honey moon for 2 people at the full tour cost of £240. In which case we will supply a bottle of Prosecco and glasses within the cost price and blankets for you to sit on. Our active seal populations and resident cetaceans move around South Devon and can be observed on many of our sunset tours. Our seals fish and bask in the sun at their favourite haul outs that we pass and observe them from our boats. Bring refreshments and snacks with you.  Due to being out through the evening we recommend that you wear active walking clothes, gym leggings or waterproof trousers. Conditions can change, but we outfit you with any technical clothing that you may require. If its super warm you may prefer to wear beach clothes but bring a layer for sitting on the beach by the fire.  We carry a camera so we can snap images as we go or you can bring yours but remember to bring an phone case. We will happily forward any images to you afterward.  Tour times: Our tour times change throughout the season to get you out during the sunset and back before dark. On our summer tours, you can expect to have our fire and cooked food around 1930 so please bring snacks if you are used to eating earlier. Spring                March 18th - April 17th           1530 - 1830  Easter                 April 18th  - May 17th             1730 - 2030  Mid Summer    May 18th – Aug 17th               1800 - 2100  Late Summer   Aug 18th - Sept 17th               1730 – 2030  Autumn              Sept 18th - Oct 12th               1600 - 1900   Inclusions What's Included 🍴 Food - White Fish Fillet each, Large Freshly baked roll and salad 🧰 Equipment - All Technical clothing and equipment   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Wear layered clothing on top and either gym leggings or waterproof trousers, we will provide waterproof oil skinned thermal jackets that have a spray deck and hood that will keeps you mostly dry. 🍴 Food - Snack 🥤 Drink - Refreshments for the beach stop, 500 ml of water

Evening Wildlife and Cave Tour Enjoy an evening paddling and exploring the English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark . You will paddle out from Oddicombe Beach to enjoy the delights of Babbacombe Bay in the late summers sun This tour only operates for groups of 4 or more. If we cannot locate 4 people we will either look to re-schedule your booking or offer another tour option. Alternatively you can make this a private tour for a romantic evening/ honey moon for 2 people at the full tour cost of £240. In which case we will supply a bottle of Prosecco and glasses within the cost price and blankets for you to sit on. Our active seal populations and resident cetaceans move around South Devon and can be observed on many of our sunset tours. Our seals fish and bask in the sun at their favourite haul outs that we pass and observe them from our boats. Bring refreshments and snacks with you.  Due to being out through the evening we recommend that you wear active walking clothes, gym leggings or waterproof trousers. Conditions can change, but we outfit you with any technical clothing that you may require. If its super warm you may prefer to wear beach clothes but bring a layer for sitting on the beach by the fire.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All Technical clothing and equipment   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - Wear layered clothing on top and either gym leggings or waterproof trousers, we will provide waterproof oil skinned thermal jackets that have a spray deck and hood that will keeps you mostly dry. 🍴 Food - Snack 🥤 Drink - Refreshments for the beach stop

90 Minute Introduction to Sea Kayaking - Taster Tour Our Introduction tours are a great way for beginners or young families to access the Sea who are concerned with their water confidence and looking for a fun wet session. These tours can be run with a whole family in the same boat, as long as the children are under 8 and only 3 members wish to paddle at one time. Or they are completed in Tandem or 3 seater kayaks. This tour needs a minimum of 4 people to run or £120 for less people. We allow around 20 minutes for our introductory briefing, changing and becoming comfortable and familiar in your chosen boat. 60 minutes for a tour of Babbacombe Bay and 10 minutes to pack down at the end. All of our tours are delivered by expert guides, and these professionals give you all the skills you need to maneuver your craft through the water. Our guides have an in-depth knowledge of all paddle sports. From boat design to the environment it's used in. Feel free to use this time to get everything you need to know about your sport as they are eager to share it with you. They aid and assist you to safely access remote areas you may not have found alone and to turn around in tight spaces.  You don’t need to bring any technical clothing or equipment, just your bathers and a wetsuit if you have one in the spring or autumn. But its warm enough in the summer to paddle in shorts and t-shirt. If you have a rash vest or quick dry clothing is perfect.  We cater for children from the age of 4, providing they can fit a safety Buoyancy Aid and all under 14's paddle tandem with an adult. 14 year old teenagers can share a kayak together if they wish. These experiences need a minimum of 4 people to operate. Sit-in Sea Kayaks can also be used by request! Please call to confirm prior to booking to be sure we have some available   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All technical clothing and equipment   What you'll need ☂️ Waterproofs - wetsuits if you own or require one 🥤 Drink - at least a litre of water within the group

Our 11.4 Body Glove Stand-up-Paddle Boards are great for beginners and parents with younger ones together. Each hire comes with a paddle and a buoyancy aid per-paddler. Only over 18's can hire boards but 2, 14 year old teenagers can share a board. If supervised by a parent and the paddler/s stays within our marked area then younger children can use a board on their own.  We also have 10.4 Body Glove Paddle Boards are great for those with some experience or smaller adults and teenagers as they are easier to maneuver for a smaller paddler.  Oddicombe is an amazing venue for beginning your journey, learning and practicing Stand-up-Paddle Boarding. Babbacombe Bay is sheltered from the prevailing winds and receives awesome sunrises attracting a large community of early morning swimmers and SUP'ers. Oddicombe Beach is always awarded a Blue Flag due to its location away from shipping and powered vessels and is the wilder side of Torbay which sits within our marine conservation zone which is regularly rewarded visits from cetaceans and seals.   Please arrive 10 minutes before your hire experience and bring your confirmation code to the Booking Kiosk at the top of the slipway.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Supplied with Leash, Paddle and a Safety Buoyancy Jacket   What you'll need 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink

Our 90 Minute SUP Tour allows you to brush up on your skills or take a tour as a beginner or a novice and learn some new skills before heading out to explore the caves and coves of Babbacombe Bay. This is a great option for you and your family if you feel some of you need some tips or learn new techniques whilst going on an adventure. We paddle in the cleanest water in Torbay, our beach is the only beach that has been awarded the blue flag for 37 years within the English Riviera. You will master easy techniques to get up, stay balanced, fall safely without falling in and turn your board and increase your maneuverability.  You will develop a range of skills and abilities that will include;   Launching and landing   Confident standing and how to rudder Efficient forwards paddlingHow to paddle in wind How to fall onto your board and not in the sea   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment can be provided as well as boards, paddles and dry bags   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks and a phone case 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - Wear beach clothes and bring a wetsuit if you own one but through the summer they are not really necessary as we teach you how to fall onto the board and not get wet.

Our Coastal SUP Adventure is a half day tour through our secluded coves and an exploration of our sea caves. We deliver a brush up on your skills before heading out and around our extraordinary coastline.  This bucket list coastal tour is perfect for adventure paddle boarders with experience, or beginners that are up for a more physical paddle and to learn some skills along the way. Tours are 2.5 - 3 hours. You’ll travel through several coves to a secluded beach, visit caves and see our wildlife. Please contact us below for more information and to book. Minimum 4 people. We paddle in the cleanest water in Torbay our beach is the only beach that has been awarded the blue flag for 37 years within the English Riviera  due to its location away from the harbours, estuaries and outlets.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment can be provided as well as boards, paddles and dry bags.   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks and a phone case. A Wetsuit if you want one, 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - Wear beach clothes and bring a wetsuit if you own one but through the summer they are not really necessary as we teach you how to fall onto the board and not get wet.

Learn how to "SUP" Stand-Up Paddleboard in Babbacombe Bay, the UK's hidden gem which also has the cleanest water quality and awarded the blue flag for 37 years.  Our 1-hour introductory course empowers beginners the knowledge and skill to wow their friends next time they are out together. You will master easy techniques to get up, stay balanced and turn your board with your paddle and increase your maneuverability.  If you feel that this maybe a lot to take on then just come along for a wet session and our instructors will assist you in your skills however, they can. Or you can just come and enjoy the environment and practice kneeling on the board and the best paddle techniques in this beautiful location within the English Riviera .  You will develop a range of skills and abilities that will include;   \\ Launching and landing   \\ Confident standing and how to rudder \\ Efficient forwards paddling   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided   What you'll need 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - Wear beach clothes if it is over 15 degrees and low winds. If it is under then bring casual layers to go under our semi-dry trousers and jackets. There is a large drysuit that can be borrowed for any wet stuff. However, we do not provide wetsuits. It is so warm in the summer you would be happy for a dip! Please feel free to bring your own boat, blades or any technical clothing or equipment.

Learn how to "SUP" Stand-Up Paddleboard in Babbacombe Bay, the UK's hidden gem which also has the cleanest water quality and awarded the blue flag for 37 years.  Our 2-hour introductory course empowers beginners and for those with some experiene the knowledge and skill to wow their friends next time they are out together. You will master easy techniques to get up, stay balanced and turn your board with your paddle and increase your manoeuvrability. Most paddlers find that after the course their paddling ability, knowledge, and awareness are significantly increased. If you feel that this maybe a lot to take on then just come along for a wet session and our instructors will assist you in your journey however, they can. Or you can just come and enjoy the environment and practice kneeling on the board and the best paddle techniques in this beautiful location within the English Riviera .  You will develop a range of skills and abilities that will include;   \ Launching and landing   \ Confident standing and how to rudder \ Efficient forwards paddling \ Paddling skill development and techniques \ Introduction to hard and inflatable boards \ Clothing and Safety equipment  \ How to paddle in wind \ What to do when things go wrong \ Short Tour/journey of Babbacombe Bay   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All clothing and equipment can be provided as well as boats and paddles   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks, we may catch something if we fish 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - Wear beach clothes if it is over 15 degrees and low winds. If it is under then bring casual layers to go under our semi-dry trousers and jackets. There is a large drysuit that can be borrowed for any wet stuff. However, we do not provide wetsuits. It is so warm in the summer you would be happy for a dip! Please feel free to bring your own boat, blades or any technical clothing or equipment.

2 Hour Introduction to Sea Kayaking - Training Course Learn how to Sea Kayak in a Sit-In or Sit-On Kayak in the English Riviera Unesco Global Geopark . Our 2-hour introductory course empowers you to take your kayaking to the next level  You will master how to efficiently paddle forwards, turn, stop and steer your craft. Most paddlers find that after the course their paddling ability, knowledge, and awareness of the sea and beach environment has significantly increased and that they have good water confidence. You will develop a range of paddling skills and techniques that will include; \\ Launching and landing\\ Efficient paddling forwards, reversing, moving sideways and stopping \\ How to turn in tight spaces\\ How to steer through tight gaps\\ Paddler etiquette\\ Bracing\\ Capsize, self-rescue/swim to shore 50m\\ Clothing and equipment\\ Tools to find out local conditions and safe access to the water\\ Places to find further reading\\ Signposting to further reading materials and courses   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All clothing and equipment can be provided as well as boats and paddles   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks, we may catch something if we fish 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each ☂️ Waterproofs - Please bring your own wetsuit if you have one. In the school holidays bathers and a t-shirt are fine

Immerse yourself in the tranquil waters of the English Riviera UNESCO Global Geopark, a destination that coined a geological period of time and that has 20 geo-diverse beaches in 22 miles of coastline. The coastline is best viewed from the water and in this full day experience you will witness vast changing geology, dramatic rock formations and paddle through ancient sea caves. A full day tour allows you to witness the changing of the tides and access different areas with it throughout the day. We will have multiple beach visits and can attempt to catch our lunch and cook it on hot-stones.ItineraryWe will meet at 1000. Technical clothing and equipment will be handed out on arrival and help will be on hand to assist with anything you need. A safety brief and paddle demonstration will be delivered for those new to Sea Kayaking. Along the way coaching tips are always on hand, along with full information about the Geology, Marine Biology, Social History and Heritage of the locations we pass through. Tours are best taken pre or post season for tranquility. Outside of the school holidays pleasure crafts are at their lowest and on mid-week tours you can ensure to fully immerse yourself in the peacefulness of the area. Please contact us if you cannot see the date that you are looking for.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All technical clothing and equipment   What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing - If it is cool then bring a few layers to where under our technical jackets. Under 10deg please bring water proof bottoms or borrow our semi-dry trousers. Anything over 15deg you can wear shorts and t-shirt. 🍴 Food - lunch or please request a catered option 🥤 Drink - 1 litre of water pp

Junior Crocodile Sit-on-Top Solo (6 - 11 yrs)  Hire a junior kayak for your child for their first experience in their own boat. These kayaks are best suited to children when they are 6 - 11 years old however supported by an adult in the sea we have had younger children enjoy them. We also have had the local scout groups 12 year old teenagers enjoy these as a very wet fun session as they are likely to fall out. Junior Kayaks are only available to hire by an adult for a child and can be hire alongside an adult kayak/sup or pedalo supporting them.  We have 8 crocodile kayaks for a fun kids party. WE do recommend hiring these in the school holidays when the sea is the warmest or bring a wet-suit for your child.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment   What you'll need 🍴 Food - snacks 🥤 Drink - water

Adult Solo Sit-On-Top Kayaks Hire up to 9 adult solo sit-on-top kayaks by the hour.  If booking for multiple hours or group hire please call for booking 01803 921963 Hire starts from 10.00 in the Spring and Autumn (school term time) and 09.00 on weekends and school term holidays. We can hire up till dusk but by advanced booking only. All kayak hire comes with a paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag if required. Water and espresso coffee and iced coffee is now available, please purchase at the booking kiosk on arrival   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Boat, Paddle, Life Jacket   What you'll need 🍴 Food - snacks 🥤 Drink - water 📋 Other - Swim wear and towel, (you will need a bank card for the toilets)

Have a go at Sea Kayaking in our Tandem Ocean Sit-on-Tops. They give you the ability to paddle further with ease under the power of two. Our Sit-on-tops are hired out by the hour. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booking and bring your booking confirmation to the Kiosk. If booking for multiple hours or group hire please call for booking 01803 921963 Hire starts from 10.00 in the Spring and Autumn (school term time) and 09.00 on weekends and school term holidays. We can hire up till dusk but by advanced booking only. All kayak hire comes with a paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag if required. We have changing rooms and lockers and there is a public beach shower. Water and espresso coffee and iced coffee is now available, please purchase at the booking kiosk on arrival   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Boat, Paddles and Buoyancy Aids   What you'll need 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink

Family Kayak hire Have a go at Sit-on-Top Sea Kayaking in our Family Boat the Quatro Ocean Sit-on-Top. These boats are great for 3 to 4 paddlers. Although best suited to a family where 1 or 2 paddlers are very small and aren't going to paddle or so interested in paddling, or you wish to take it in turns. These also work really well as touring boats as they are longer and glide through the water. They are higher volume so you also sit higher out of the water with less chance of a wet adventure.  However, if going for an adventure to a surrounding cove and leaving the safety of the Bay we only allow 3 guests per boat therefore having enough room for all guests to paddle. Therefore any hire over 1 hour will be based on 3 persons per boat and 1 person within that boat must be a competent adult who will sign a participation statement. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your booking and bring your booking confirmation to the Kiosk.  If booking for multiple hours or group hire please call for booking 01803 921963  Hire starts from 11.00 in the Spring and Autumn (school term time) and can begin from 09.00 on weekends and school term holidays by contacting and booking ahead. We can further hire up till dusk but by advanced booking only.  All kayak hire comes with a paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag if required. We have changing rooms and lockers and there is a public beach shower.  Water, soft drinks, espresso and iced coffee is now available, please purchase at the booking kiosk on arrival   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Boat, Paddles and Buoyancy Aids   What you'll need 🍴 Food 🥤 Drink

Adult Solo Sit-In Sea Kayak Hire Our solo sit-in fleet of kayaks range is; Dagger Stratos LV and HV  Esky 15 ft Perception Essence 16 and 17 ft Please contact to book out a Solo Sit-In Sea Kayak as we do request some form of pre-training prior or proof of capsize training. If booking for multiple hours or group hire please call for booking 01803 921963 Hire starts from 10.00 in the Spring and Autumn (school term time) and 09.00 on weekends and school term holidays. We can hire up till dusk but by advanced booking only. All kayak hire comes with a paddle, buoyancy aid, spray deck, cag or coverall cag and dry bag if required. Water and espresso coffee and iced coffee is now available, please purchase at the booking kiosk on arrival   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Boat, Paddle, Life Jacket   What you'll need 🍴 Food - snacks 🥤 Drink - water 📋 Other - Swim wear and towel, (you will need a bank card for the toilets)

Tandem Sit-In Sea Kayak Hire Our tandem sit-in fleet of touring sea kayaks are Waveport Horizons; The Horizon is the most user friendly tandem sea and touring kayak. The wide stable design alongside long water line makes this kayak very confidence inspiring on a range of waters it's ideal for using on lakes, rivers, estuaries, sea, multi-day expeditions and for general fitness paddling. Please contact to book out a tandem sit-in sea kayak as we do request some form of pre-training prior or proof of capsize training. If booking for multiple hours or group hire please call for booking 01803 921963 Hire starts from 10.00 in the Spring and Autumn (school term time) and 09.00 on weekends and school term holidays. We can hire up till dusk but by advanced booking only. All kayak hire comes with a paddle, buoyancy aid, spray deck, cag or coverall cag and dry bag if required. Water and espresso coffee and iced coffee is now available, please purchase at the booking kiosk on arrival   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Boat, Paddle, Life Jacket   What you'll need 🍴 Food - snacks 🥤 Drink - water 📋 Other - Swim wear and towel, (you will need a bank card for the toilets)

Canoe Hire We have a 16 Ft Mad River Canoe for hire.  If booking for multiple hours please call for booking 01803 921963 Hire starts from 10.00 in the Spring and Autumn (school term time) and 09.00 on weekends and school term holidays. We can hire up till dusk but by advanced booking only. All canoe hire comes with a paddle, buoyancy aid and dry bag if required. Water and espresso coffee and iced coffee is now available, please purchase at the booking kiosk on arrival   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - Boat, Paddle, Life Jacket   What you'll need 🍴 Food - snacks 🥤 Drink - water 📋 Other - Swim wear and towel, (you will need a bank card for the toilets)

An Introduction to Sea Kayaking, Sit-In Sea Kayak  Learn how to Sea Kayak in our introductory course, that empowers beginners to take their kayaking to the next level! If you have never been in a Sit- In Sea Kayak before then this is the course for you.  We will train you on land and sea, assisting you with balancing and gaining your water confidence.  What the Course Involves  The introduction course covers the holistic nature and environment of Sea Kayaking for a beginner or someone who has hired a sit-on top kayak from a beach and looking to start a new career in paddling in Sit-in Sea Kayaks.  The course breakdown:  \ launching, landing and carrying your boat  \ efficient forwards paddling, \ reversing,turning and stopping \ maneuvering in tight spaces \ ruddering and steering through tight gaps \ moving sideways  \ clothing and accessories \ setting up your boat, trimming and accessories \ observing marine wildlife and understanding marine wildlife behaviour  \ paddle sport etiquette on the water \ a short journey to consolidate what you have learnt   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided as well as boats and paddles.   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks, we may catch something if we fish 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - Wear beach clothes if it is over 15 degrees and low winds. If it is under then bring casual layers to go under our semi-dry trousers and jackets. There is a large drysuit that can be borrowed for any wet stuff. However, we do not provide wetsuits. It is so warm in the summer you would be happy for a dip! Please feel free to bring your own boat, blades or any technical clothing or equipment. ☂️ Waterproofs - If you own a weetuit you may wish to bring it or wear beach clothes in the summer or light layers to go under our waterproof jackets and bring waterproof trousers or gym leggings.

1 Day Improver's Sea Kayaking Course If you want the knowledge and skills to venture out alone, then this is the course for you! At the end of the course you should feel confident you have the right information and awareness to plan a short trip along the coast and the tools to create your own adventure in calm weather, on neap tides and gentle winds (1 - 6 mph).  This course focus's on  edging - using your body to steer and reduce drag  technical skills to BCU 2 star in moving water  using the skeg and kayaking in wind (force 2-3)  coastal navigation, meteorology and the tide  reading the water, lines of transit, eddies and protection  trip planning, weather and tide apps  capsize, self-rescue, assisted deep water rescue  bracing techniques to avoid capsize We will visit a headland to see the differences of tidal movement around an island and what the changes of tidal heights and movement creates.   Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment is provided as well as boats and paddles.   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks, we may catch something if we fish 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - Wear beach clothes if it is over 15 degrees and low winds. If it is under then bring casual layers to go under our semi-dry trousers and jackets. There is a large drysuit that can be borrowed for any wet stuff. However, we do not provide wetsuits. It is so warm in the summer you would be happy for a dip! Please feel free to bring your own boat, blades or any technical clothing or equipment. ☂️ Waterproofs - If you own a weetuit you may wish to bring it or wear beach clothes in the summer or light layers to go under our waterproof jackets and bring waterproof trousers or gym leggings.

Intermediate Sea Kayaking Course - 1 Day If you own your own boat and want to know how to get the best from it, you may be ready to take on a Touring Sea Kayak. We have a range of boats for you to choose from or you are welcome to come and train in your own boat. We will look at the holistic nature of solo paddling and incident management, working on self-rescues in deep water, rock landings when things go wrong and how to get help or tow a casualty. You may now wish to explore and learn how to read the water and cross estuaries or pass between islands, where wind can meet tide to create overfalls and tide races. Great to play in, but not to get stuck in, if you have no training. Where: Polly Steps for the Teign Estuary What the course coversWe will develop your skill and ability to paddle in condition. When your environment suddenly changes and you get caught out we will teach you how to manage your craft and get home safely.On day one we will work on your technical skill and ability to control the kayak in slow-moving water and through the day progress into open water where we will work on self and assisted deep water rescues. We will look to launch and land in small surf on a beach and slipway. By the end of the course, you should be able to competently plan a trip and deal with most potential scenarios by having a coping strategy to avoid them.Please contact for a specific itinerary for the 2 days.  Inclusions What's Included 🧰 Equipment - All equipment can be provided as well as boats and paddles   What you'll need 🍴 Food - Lunch and snacks, we may catch something if we fish 🥤 Drink - At least 1 liter of water each 📋 Other - bring your paddling kit or wetsuit and we will provide anything else you require.

Wild Camping by Sea Kayak Wild camps are the only way to truly immerse yourself and escape from it all. It is very difficult to leave everything at home, however, once you start to paddle into the remote areas of the Geopark and witness some of the sites of scientific interest, meet some friendly seals, catch your lunch, taste the oils of freshly filleted and cooked fish, whilst listening to the rhythmic song of the sea. It all starts to fade away! As your blade rushes through the water, you feel the boat bob up and down on the vast ocean beneath you. You witness dramatic rock formations that seem impossible to form peppered with marine sea birds nesting in between the rocky outcrops and ledges. Packed inside the boat is everything you need to stay out under the stars.   We have many hidden pockets around the coast and in our backwaters. Most are tide dependent so our tours are organised with the best tides and moon pattern to give you a real experience whilst in the wild. We will always find our own private beach/campsite and will do our best to fulfill your motivations and desires matched against the conditions and abilities of your group.   A sample tour uses the backwaters of the Dart, that is protected in all conditions and even has its own Folly to explore and sunken pirate ships. Or we can head around the coast to a nature reserve and sleep just off the beach. We are launching 4 Wild Camping weekends set around the full moon for ease of landing at our highest tide and exploring the inter-tidal zone at our lowest. Tours and spaces are limited however bespoke tours can be arranged, throughout the season with a few weeks notice. Each tour will take advantage of the best conditions and camping grounds and no tour is ever the same. We can supply camping and technical equipment, from dry bags to thermal inflatable mats for a cosy nights sleep. We recommend you bring your own sleeping bags and go for at least a 3 season. We will attempt to catch and forage our food and we will supply a BBQ for grilling and a beach fire for wild cooking, boiling and toasting marshmallows. Our wild camps are personalised to the clients motivations and therefore, each camp is a unique experience! Therefore, below is a basic guideline or a wild camp please feel free to call and discuss what you would like to achieve. Day 1The launch will be the closest sheltered water to access our chosen campsite, due to the weight of the kayaks once loaded. However, I do supply wheels for ease of moving loaded boats. On arrival, you will complete the safety brief and paddle demonstration. Followed by a boat loading demonstration as you can fit a lot of gear inside a kayak with some strategic placement of kit. You will take a tour around the launch location and its sites of specific scientific interest and a journey to a secluded cove where we will stop for lunch. I will bring a BBQ, stove and wood for a campfire so we can have hot drinks, food and refreshments whenever you choose. We will journey from here to the campsite and set up the tents and unpack the boats. From this point on it is up to you if we explore by boat through the evening sunset or you wish to explore the remoter regions we visit on foot, or relax in your new home. The remote areas are very special and untouched by your average visitor.   You can sit out under the stars by the fire until you wish to retire and start the following day at a time of your choice. Day 2The following morning after breakfast you can explore further on foot or relax on the beach until you are ready.   From here you can carry on our journey and stop at a further cove for lunch or refreshment before returning to the launch. On either day there will be several opportunities for coasteering, kayak fishing, wild cave swimming and swimming from the beaches along with amazing rock pooling and marine foraging. We will not travel far on day 2 but we can always add to the itinerary if you are a more physical group as it is easy to see a lot within a short distance due to the changing geology at every cove. Our basic itineraries are a guide and we can always do more if your group desires. We are mobile so we can travel anywhere in Devon should you wish to launch fro another location and explore a different coastline or estuary.   Inclusions Accommodation - No Frills We can supply tents and technical equipment, from dry bags to inflatable mats. We recommend you bring your own sleeping bags and camping equipment if you have it but suggerst smaller tents are easier to pack into the boats than large family tents.   What's Included 🚆 Transportation - A collection service is available within Torbay for any private groups 🍴 Food - We will attempt to catch and forage our food and we will supply a BBQ for grilling and beach fire for wild cooking, boiling and toasting marshmallows. 🧰 Equipment - We can supply camping and technical equipment   What you'll need 🍴 Food - if you wish to cater for yourselves 🥤 Drink - if you wish to have refreshments through the evening 📋 Other - Beach clothes, wet shoes, water, snacks, lunch, suncream, sunhat, sunglasses, swimming gear, towel, waterproof camera case or we can lend a splashproof case. ☂️ Waterproofs - For our evening around the camp, overnight