Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue Course

Our Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue (Scottish Canoe Association (SCA) authorised) is a single day course ideal for those kayakers who are now starting to stretch themselves in their kayaking adventures. This course will give you the opportunity to either learn or develop your rescue skills and hone those decision making process that will help you not only keep yourself safe but also those in your group.

Throughout the entire course you will be led by our fully qualified and experienced sea kayak instructor. You will get the chance to develop your rescue skills, including deep water rescues. Towing skills in calm and ruff water. You will also cover essential skills such as how to use a VHF radio and you will even get a chance to use a handheld smoke. All our courses take place on the stunning coast line of the Black Isle, launching from the village of Cromarty.

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Who is this course aimed at

To get the most out of the day we recommend either holding a SCA/BCU Sea Kayak Award or been sea kayaking for at least one year and be able to control your kayak in up to Force 4 winds.

What’s included

  • Sea Kayak

  • Paddle

  • Buoyancy aid

  • Wetsuit

  • Tow lines

  • Handheld smoke

  • Helmet

  • Scottish Canoe Association attendance certificate

We are happy to provide all the above equipment, but to get the most learning from the day, if you do own your own equipment, we do recommend that you bring and use it.

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What do you need to bring

  • Snacks, lunch and a warm drink

  • Warm clothes

  • Hat

  • Towel

  • Shoes for getting wet

  • Swimsuit

  • Sense of adventure

  • Any of your own personal kayaking kit

Dates and Prices

  • 10th May 2025
  • 4th October 2025
  • Can’t make our dates? Get in touch and we may be able to create a bespoke course that fits your dates.
  • £175pp

Please note we need a minimum of two bookings for this course to run.

How to book

Simply click on the a Pay Now button. Follow the prompts, at the login page if you do not have a PayPal account simply scroll down and use the ‘Pay by Debit or Credit Card‘ option.

2025 Dates

Alternatively, secure your place with a 25% non-refundable deposit

  • Call us on 077680 95228 / 01349 368653

  • Use our website contact form (click here)

  • Email us on info@liquidfootprints.com

Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking.

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