Hi folks,
I’m excited to announce a series of coached sea kayaking sessions in North Berwick, organized with the invaluable help of Maria from the LSKC Coaching and Training Sub committee. These sessions will take place on weekday evenings and are designed to enhance your tactical skills and overall efficiency on the water in dynamic conditions.
Session Outline:
- Location: North Berwick (Milsey Bay or Seacliff)
- Focus: Rock gardening, maneuvering in close quarters, adapting to wind and swell, surfing, and rescue practice.
- Format: 4 sessions, each lasting up to 2 hours.
Dates and Times:
- Wednesdays at 6pm (on the water by 6:30pm): July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14
- Weekend Consolidation Event: Sunday, September 15 (location TBC: St Abbs, Dunbar, or Coldingham)
Requirements:
- Completed Sea Kayak Award/Sea Kayak Safety Rescue/Coastal Sea Kayak Award training or equivalent.
- Comfortable in Force 3/4 conditions and swell.
- Commitment to at least two-weekday sessions for the September 15 weekend trip.
Additional Opportunity:
- SKL/ASKL/coach aspirants – please get in touch if you are interested in supporting Nick at these sessions. Contact mariafhamilton63@gmail.com if interested.
How to Join:
- Contact: mariafhamilton63@gmail.com
- Details Needed: Availability, recent paddling experience, motivations, and desired outcomes.
- Limit: Max 5 attendees per session.
About Me: I’m an experienced Sea Kayak Coach (Moderate Water), Canoe Performance Coach, SUP Open Water Coach, and White Water Leader based in East Lothian. I’m also a cacti enthusiast.
Looking forward to paddling with you!