GUIDED TRIPS
Coastal Kayak has the ideal location to launch and explore the Table Bay coastline from the sea. Our shop is conveniently located at Three Anchor Bay where all our kayaks are stored on the beach.
From Three Anchor Bay we embark on a 3 – 5 km journey South towards Clifton Beach. Clifton is well known for its ultra soft white sand and transparent, topaz blue Atlantic water. Being one of the most expensive and exquisite places to live in Cape Town, surrounded by mountains and indigenous fynbos, it is a magnificent bay to soak up the view and rest before we return to shore.
The bird life on the rocks at Clifton is prolific. View various species of Cormorants nesting, while seagulls and albatross fly overhead. The African penguin is a common sight even though they are not always brave enough to say hello. Seals and dolphins inspect the kayaks regularly and sometime accompany a group of paddlers an enchanting experience.
The view of Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, Table Mountain and the 12 Apostles is unforgettable. Uninterrupted views of our spectacular mountain range and the sea breeze will leave you feeling rejuvenated and hungry to taste more of what the Mother city has to offer.
Trips are approximately 2 hours long. If you have previous paddling experience we can arrange half day kayak trips.
To book a Kayak Trip, kindly contact the office on:
+27 (0) 21 438 50 61
Booking is essential and all trips are weather dependant.
Rates
| Excursion |
Duration |
Meet & Greet |
Price per person |
|
Kayak Trip
|
2 hrs |
tbc
|
R 250 |
|
TRAINING
Paddling Intro
Kaskazi is committed to sea kayak safety and therefore offer an introductory paddling proficiency course to encourage paddlers to learn the fundamentals of kayaking safety. No experience is required and we provide all the necessary safety gear as well as the kayaks. If you have your own kayak it is preferable to complete the course in it to ensure maximum benefit form the course.
Objectives
- Awareness of safety equipment and rescue procedures
- Ability to paddle and manoeuvre a kayak competently
- Knowledge of your limitations in terms of kayak, weather and sea conditions
- Familiarity with the coastline from Granger Bay to Clifton
- Awareness of capsize and rescue techniques
Duration
The duration of the course is roughly 4 hours depending on the size of the group and the conditions.
Group Size
Groups are limited to a maximum of 6 per instructor to ensure proper attention to all paddlers.
Structure
- 09:00 – 09:15 Introduction and weather forecast check
- 09:15 – 10:00 learn and practice the 5 fundamental paddling strokes on the beach: (Forward, Reverse, Forward Sweep, Reverse Sweep and Brace)
- 10:00 – 11:00 Launch, stability and manoeuvring of a kayak in the confines of the bay
- 11:00 – 11:15 Break
- 11:15 – 11:30 Pre-launch kayak safety check & route brief
- 11:30 – 13:00 Practice above mentioned skills with focus on group safety, weather conditions and observing the coastline. Awareness of your capabilities
- 13:00 – 13:30 Introduction to capsize and rescue
- 13:30 – Optional individual demos of Kaskazi kayaks
Necessities
Since we provide all the kayak gear, all you need to bring is:
- Comfortable beach wear that won’t stay wet / bathing costume / Lycra gym wear / wick dry clothing / board shorts
- sun protection – hat, sunglasses, sun block
- Towel
- change of clothes for afterwards
Surf Proficiency
This training module will assist you in enjoying not only launching and landing in surf zones, but to spend hours enjoying the abilities of your kayak in the waves.
Objectives
- Successful pre-launch preparation and planning
- Launching and landing through surf up to 1 m
- Effective straight line kayaking – into/with/side-on to waves
- Efficient rudder and paddle use to maintain a course irrespective of conditions
- Side surf a kayak in surf up to 1m and enjoy playing with a kayak in the surf zone
- Reverse landing in surf
Duration
This is dependent on the individual. Individually one hour instruction, another hour of practice makes perfect.
Structure
- Safety and sea condition briefing
- Instructor will help you familiarize yourself with kayak and conditions
- Once comfortable, assist you to launch safely through on coming surf with awareness on paddling technique in a surf zone
- Instructor will assist until you feel confident in waves up to 1m
- Practice bracing technique and understand how a kayak behaves while running down a wave, focus on effective use of your paddle and/or rudder
- Remain calm and practice of getting back into your kayak should you capsize
- Awareness of other people in the surf, etiquette and right of way.
Capsize & Rescue
This module is here to present coherent, practical advice and training on dealing with the common mishaps that are bound to occur in sea kayaking as well as advice on the less likely, but more threatening, situations that paddlers should be prepared for.
Objectives
- Preparation and Prevention and Safety gear
- Bracing Basics, techniques and practice
- Self and assisted re-entries, techniques and practice
- Rescues for Special Circumstances- tired paddlers, incapacitated paddlers, surf and rough water recovery
Duration
After a brief safety introduction, we paddle to a calm protected area. Depending on the group size, duration is approximately one hour.
Group Size
Groups are limited to a maximum of 6 per instructor to ensure proper attention to all paddlers.
