Level 2 Sea Kayaking Course
This 3-day course is designed for paddlers looking to refine their sea kayaking skills in moderate to challenging conditions. Successful completion indicates that you have the personal skill and judgment to undertake day or multi-day journeys in environments with winds up to Beaufort Force 5.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal if you:
- Want to improve confidence in wind, waves, and dynamic environments
- Have started learning bracing, self-rescue, and surf landings
- Are preparing for more advanced expeditions and want rough-water experience
What You’ll Learn
Training focuses on real conditions and includes:
- Launching and landing in moderate surf
- Maneuvering through rock gardens and confused seas
- Safety protocols, rescue techniques, and self-assessment
- Fine-tuning boat control, edging, posture, and trim
- Navigation awareness and route planning
🌊 Training takes place along the rugged coastline of Crete, known for its cliffs, caves, and reliable sea-state-4 conditions.
Course Details
- Duration: 3 days (10:00–16:00)
- Cost: 350€ per person
- Group Size: Max 4 participants
- Kayaks Provided: NDK, Valley, 3kymia, P&H
- Location: Usually Ligaria Bay → Mades/Fodele (weather dependent)
- Rough-water conditions are almost guaranteed; otherwise we choose an alternate site
Booking Information
Email us with:
- Full name, age, height, weight
- Any medical conditions
- Your kayaking experience
- If you need a transfer
- Google Maps link to your hotel
- Kayak model you currently paddle
Why Join This Course?
Led by a coach with decades of expedition experience, who is also the designer and builder of the 3kymia composite kayak line.
You will:
- Refine technique in real conditions
- Build confidence in rough water
- Improve edging, bracing, rescue skills
- Understand kayak behavior & equipment
- Train in one of the most dynamic coastlines in the Mediterranean
This course bridges the gap between recreational paddling and true open-water proficiency.
Photos during our coaching sessions
