Coastal Kayaking Adventure Brighton

What Can I Expect

Enjoy seaside paddling when you go kayaking in Brighton! We are offering two-hour tasters as well as full-day courses, setting off from Brighton Marina. Both experiences are open to beginner kayakers.

What we love about these kayak sessions is that you get to see the Brighton shoreline from a whole new perspective, whether you just fancy a couple of hours on the water, or want to go from beginner to confident flat-water paddler in a single day.

Group sizes are kept small and an instructor will be leading you throughout. You'll be coached on the best paddle techniques for kayaking on the sea, including dealing with waves (nose head on to the wave, paddle in the water and stroke after the wave passes!) and water safety too.

On the two-hour experience you'll kayak as far as Rottingdean beach, before turning round to head back to base at the marina. It's very much a do-able trip within a couple of hours, even for those new to kayaking. On the full-day you’ll have much more time out on the water to improve techniques and explore.

And of course, Brighton is a spirited and bustling place. There's always lots going on and we all know how popular the main seafront between the Palace Pier and the West Pier is. But head the other way and you'll soon find yourself in a more wild, back-to-nature part of this popular seaside resort.

Looking back at the shore from the sea as you kayak around the eastern coastline is really quite special. The white cliffs and the undercliff walkways between Brighton marina and Ovingdean are truly a sight to behold! Kayaking from Brighton Marina is available from March to October.

When Is It Available

• Selected dates between April and October
• Dates and session times are subject to availability

Suitable For

• Minimum age 18
• Maximum weight 18 stone (115kgs)
• There are no requirements for this experience but being able to swim 50m and having a reasonable level of fitness is preferable

Anything Else

•  Please Note: If the sea conditions on the day are too rough, you will use the sheltered water part of Brighton Marina

Equipment supplied:

• Kayak
• Paddle
• Buoyancy aid
• Dry Bag

What you need to bring:

You will get wet, so please come prepared:

• Full change of clothes (including footwear and underwear) for after the session
• Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
• Extra warm layer / jumper
• Warm or sun hat
• Gloves
• Towel
• Snacks and plenty of water
• Any personal medication (inhaler, EpiPen, etc.)