New kayak courses start shortly
Our popular 8 week kayak courses start shortly. A couple of places left.
We aim to paddle from as many different locations as possible so you learn skills and explore the coastline of Jersey.
No staying in just one bay.
Course 1 8 weeks starting Sunday 8 May- 26 June 1000-1230 2 places left.
Course 2 8 weeks starting Tuesday 10 May 1800-2030 2 places left.
See the courses page for more information.
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).
