Isle of Man Sea Kayak Symposium

Launched in 2003 to promote the Isle of Man as a sea kayaking destination, the annual Isle of Man Sea Kayak Symposium & International Training Weekend in late September attracts kayakers from all over the world, and is a sister event to the Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium hosted by Nigel Dennis. From the onset, the symposium has been supported by SKUK sponsored paddlers.

 19th – 22nd September 2016: 4-day Training Course

Progressive challenging sea kayak skills training, using the sea conditions on each day to best enhance your learning. Themes include kayak handling in surf, rocky coastlines, tide races & overfalls, incident avoidance and management. Self-catering £300 or £375 to include the International Training Weekend.

* Kayaks and kit can be provided (£25 per day) on a first come, first served basis.

This course is timed for the Autumnal Equinox: the largest tides of the year…

24th & 25th September 2016: International Training Weekend

• A Weekend of Paddling

Paddle the stunning coastline, using conditions on the day to best advantage for a weekend of individualised skills development, looking out for wildlife. Saturday evening entertainment adds to the action packed social with like minded people.

Kayaks and kit can be provided (£25 per day) on a first come, first served basis.