Sea kayak Award Kalamata. 25-26 of April 2026
Do you want to become a professional outdoor activities animator and Sea kayak guide, or do you just love sea kayaking and want to enrich your knowledge about the subject?
The Sea kayak Award training and certification is your next step!
The activity of Sea Kayaking has been a rapidly growing trend in the world of outdoor activities in recent years. The ability of kayaks to travel safely at sea offers a fun and environmentally friendly way to explore and enjoy our uniquely beautiful Greek seas and coastlines. Especially at a time when contact with nature has become an imperative, kayaking excursions are a truly special way out with unique possibilities.
You can learn these possibilities by participating in our training programs, learn about the correct use of the equipment, the rowing techniques, the safety parameters, and the navigation and rescue techniques.
Continuing our effort and goal to spread Sea kayaking to more and more people, this year we are again organizing educational activities at the standards of British Canoeing (BC) / Paddle UK, perhaps the world’s most recognized organization in the certification of knowledge about paddling. Below are the details of the training program:
Sea Kayak Award Training and Assessment
This training program offers both practical and theoretical knowledge, technical training in boat handling, as well as safety and rescue. It is also the first step for those who are thinking of developing and using this knowledge in the future, at a professional level.
The purpose of the program is to train the rower as a useful member of a leading group of rowers. The participant will be assessed beyond basic knowledge, on improved rowing techniques and their safe execution in an unprotected environment with wind intensity up to 3 Beaufort.
Program duration: 2 days.
First day: Meet the team, familiarize yourself with the equipment, and learn the technical skills of navigation and rescues. Day two: The practical part of the Sea Kayak Award training is conducted based on the material as outlined in the Sea Kayak Award Syllabus. On the morning of the second day, we individually examine and perfect the techniques necessary for a successful assessment. At noon, we spend the assessment with a demonstration of the trainees’ knowledge and skills to obtain the Sea Kayak Award certification. Here you can see in detail the material covered by the program from British Canoeing.
- Day One: Meet the team, familiarize yourself with the equipment, and learn the technical skills of navigation and rescues.
- Day Two: The practical part of the Sea Kayak Award training is conducted based on the material as outlined in the Sea Kayak Award Syllabus. On the morning of the second day, we individually examine and perfect the techniques necessary for a successful assessment. At noon, we spend the assessment with a demonstration of the trainees’ knowledge and skills to obtain the Sea Kayak Award certification. Here you can see in detail the material covered by the program from British Canoeing.
Outcome
The results will be announced at the end of the day. Participants who will demonstrate during the three days their ability to perform the basic exercises included in the Sea Kayak Award syllabus are successfully certified in the British Canoeing system by obtaining the corresponding certificate.
Sea Kayak Award training/assessment dates: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th of April.
Meeting point: Archontiko Avias, Kalamata (Google map)
Meeting time: 09:00 am
Participation fee*: 350 euros.
The cost concerns participation in a three-day training and participation in the evaluation process. (Total: 2 days).
*The participation fee for the above program includes:
– Instructor from British Canoeing (BC)
– Assessor from British Canoeing (BC)
– Organization – Implementation of courses
– The educational material and the exercise book
– Evaluation/Examination
– 1 light meal in between each training day
– Full equipment: canoe and sea kayak (Boat, paddle, skirt, life jacket)
– Extra equipment/clothing (dry bags, paddle float, pump, towlines, neoprene suit, neoprene socks, waterproof)
– Photos and material from the training
– Liability insurance
What is not included:
– In case of success: The cost of issuing a certificate of success from British Canoeing (20 British pounds)
– Accommodation
– Breakfast
– Dinner
– Transportation
Sea kayak Leader non-tidal. Kalamata 22-24 of May 2026
The Sea Kayak Leader Award (Moderate Water) from British Canoeing / Paddle UK certifies you to lead groups of paddlers on coastal journeys in moderate conditions. It validates your expertise in leadership, navigation, and safety within environments featuring winds up to Beaufort Force 4 and tides up to 2 knots. The award emphasizes practical decision-making, group management, and the ability to perform effective rescues in real-world sea states.
- Days One & Two: Practical training is conducted based on the Sea Kayak Leader Syllabus (Moderate Water, Non-Tidal).
- Day Three: Assessment and Certification. By tackling hypothetical scenarios, we sharpen our tactical awareness and decision-making abilities. You can view the detailed British Canoeing syllabus here.
Outcome
The results will be announced at the end of the day. Participants who will demonstrate during the assessment their ability to perform and apply the Leadership skills included in the Sea Kayak Leader syllabus are successfully certified in the British Canoeing system by obtaining the corresponding certificate.
Sea Kayak Leader training: Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd of May
Assessment dates: Sunday, 24th of May
Meeting point: Archontiko Avias, Kalamata (Google map)
Meeting time: 09:00 am
Participation fee*: 450 euros.
The cost concerns participation in a three-day training and participation in the evaluation process. (Total: 3 days).
*The participation fee for the above program includes:
– Instructor from British Canoeing (BC)
– Assessor from British Canoeing (BC)
– Organization – Implementation of courses
– The educational material and the exercise book
– Evaluation/Examination
– 1 light meal in between each training day
– Full equipment: canoe and sea kayak (Boat, paddle, skirt, life jacket)
– Extra equipment/clothing (dry bags, paddle float, pump, towlines, neoprene suit, neoprene socks, waterproof)
– Photos and material from the training
– Liability insurance
What is not included:
– Any cost of the prerequisites and registration fees for the Award
– Accommodation
– Breakfast
– Dinner
– Transportation
Participation:
In order to reserve a spot in any of the courses above, please make 25% deposit and forward the deposit receipt to our email: welcome@exploremessinia.com
Telephone reservations: Giorgos Kontargyris 6971897640,
Bank Account:
ALPHA BANK
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