The Channel Islands are our home waters so please excuse us if you feel that an undue amount of attention is being drawn to such a small geographical area. The archipelago nestles between the Normandy and Breton peninsulas but retains its allegiance to the British crown. The result is a diverse historical and cultural background against which is set some stunning sea kayaking. Spring tides can have a range of just over 40 feet (12.5 metres) resulting in a spectacular contrats between high and low water.

The resulting fast moving tidal streams are an ideal playground for the sea kayaker to hone their moving water skills, often in a relatively safe environment. The granite cliffs have been eroded into a myriad of islets and caves, all waiting to be explored by sea kayak. Add in the exposure to the North Atlantic swell and it is clear that the islands are a superb destination for the discerning sea kayaker.

Although we are not full time coaches, nor do we have a full scale outfitting service we are always eager to share our local waters with both visiting and local paddlers, and if we are not able to get afloat with you we will usually be able to put you in contact with other local paddlers. So if some of the following articles whet your appetite for Channel Island paddling please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it whether you are a visiting paddler coming to the area for the first time or a locally based kayaker who wants to extend their horizons we will endeavour to help.

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