Free Kayak Safety Class Launched

The Lock-down and fantastic weather over the last month has seen lots of people discovering the magnificent coastline around Jersey by kayak. Shops have been doing a roaring trade selling kayaks and watersports gear as islanders rediscover the beach. However, not everyone is used to paddling their own canoe.

To improve the safety of kayakers, Derek Hairon of Jersey Kayak Adventures Ltd has created free kayak safety classes.

The class is designed for people who already own their own kayak and equipment and recognise the importance to learn essential safety skills. Anyone without a kayak – or those who are considering buying one – can hire equipment.

“Over the last few weeks, I’ve come across a few kayakers, who’d benefit from some expert advice and skills practice to avoid them ending up in difficulties. No one wants to see paddlers getting into difficulty, so I came up with the idea of offering some free classes to help people have fun afloat. This free class is designed to increase awareness and safety while kayaking around our fantastic coastline”, said Derek.

More information can be obtained on the Jersey Kayak Adventures courses page on their website.

Or call: 07797853033

About derek

Derek Hairon is a British Canoeing level 5 coach (sea) and sea kayak leader guide and assessor.
Derek is the first nationally endorsed British Canoeing accredited guide in Jersey. The British Canoeing kayak guide endorsement supports and recognises the additional skills required when fulfilling a guiding role on sea kayak tours and expeditions worldwide.
Over 49 years of sea kayaking experience. Expeditions to circumnavigate Ireland by kayak, Outer Hebrides, Aland Islands, Faeroe Islands and Alaska. Plus, lots of sea and surf kayaking in the UK. White water-kayaking expeditions in Nepal to paddle the Tamur and Marsyandi Rivers.
Derek wrote Sit-on-top Kayak. A Beginner’s Manual (Pesda Press). It is now in its second reprint and is also translated into French. He is the author of the Channel Island and South East Coast Sea Kayaking guidebook (Pesda Press).