Surf-Lines kayak angling skills course

[ZEBRA]

Surf-Lines sit on top Kayaking-Essential skills for Anglers

this is a brand new course specifically aimed at us sit on top kayak anglers aimed improve the skills we use as kayak anglers each specific course can be tailored to meet the needs of the paddler .
Myself and Steve (buddy) were keen to enrol and try to improve on what we had already learned we had no preconceived ideas of what the course would teach us this is what we found

when we arrived at surf-lines it was freezing temperatures and snowing with a small covering of snow on the ground we were greeted very warmly and then introduced to our instructor Giles we were taken on a quick tour of the building and then to the kitchens for a hot cup of tea .



the first part of the course was classroom based here we were thought the basics of tidal movement what effects tides water feature reading and and general navigation we spent 3 hours in the classroom but it seamed like only 20 minutes we both found this very informative and learned a lot from it

Here with the aid of some clever electronics we are being shown the tidal movement around the UK by Giles

We were then taken to the shop where Giles pointed out some of the safety features of various pieces of equipment like pfd’s and cags

Next up was for Giles to inspect and check the equipment we had brought with us to use for the day Giles carefully checked our clothing / safety gear and kayaks.

Next part of the day was the practical for this we went to the meni straights just upstream of the swellies we used the manta ray kayaks for this on the day all 3 sizes were used 11ft. 12ft and 14ft



Once on the bank ready to go Giles checked us out again making sure everything was correctly worn and fastened the explained to me the importance of the paddle shaft and setting the feather

Once on the water we rafted up while the features we had learned about in the classroom were pointed out to us

We were individually then coached to improve our technique on paddling and kayak handling and given plenty of time to practice what we had just learned while the tide was just starting to flood

We then moved in to the heart of the swellies the water was now in full flood we were taught several new techniques to us for handling the fast water like ferry gliding and how to use eddies and breaking in and out of eddies safely.

All the time we were practicing the new skills we had learned we were cleverly coached at our own pace this made the learning curve very easy for us to absorb and execute and remember.

Our time was running out by now and the light was just beginning to fade we finished of the day with some safety drills .
Once back on the bank a re-cap of what we had learned during the day and how to use them new skills in out kayak fishing .

We had a fantastic days coaching from our coach Giles we learned so many new things that we can now put in to practice when we go afloat.
By the end of the day we could both see big improvements in the skills we had learned the methods used to teach us these skills made learning a very pleasurable experience.
This course is a real must for us sit on top kayak anglers with the expert guidance provided by surf-lines on this course you will gain many skills that can be used over and over again which will make your days kayak fishing both easier and safer

The course will be run at regular intervals throughout the year you can book the course by phoning surf-lines .01286 879001
or visit the website www.surf-lines.co.uk/adventure/page.asp?p=173

the cost of this 1 day course is £80.oo.

[JIMBOB]

Good reveiw that Terry it certainly looks like good value for money the course and is something most of us should consider doing.

[THURSOMAN]

Completely envious. ;D ;D ;D
Looks like an absolutely fantastic course that.

Chris

[ZEBRA]

i would urge anybody to take the course you will learn so much seamanship in the day it was well worth the fee