Sea kayaking is a graceful and elegant way of exploring the coastline. Throughout  Britain we can experience towering cliffs and wild seas as well as beautifully calm bays and estuaries.

Sea kayaks are long and sleek to travel quickly through the water and give great stability in rough conditions. The boats have storage for expeditions; people are often surprised by just how many provisions they can take with them.

It's important to be sure you're prepared for your trip. As the difficulty of a journey or distance from help increases, so to must your skills and preparation. 

If you'd like to learn from an expert team, look at our range of trips and pick the one for you.

There is open access for sea kayaking in all tidal waters in the UK. Beaulieu River is the only exception to this rule as the tidal stretch is a private nature reserve and you must make arrangements with the Harbour Master before launching. 

For the best information on access as well as many trip reports view the UK sea kayak guide book and forum. 

Sign up to one of our courses to get a great start to the exciting world of sea kayaking. We offer 3 hour introductions for the complete beginner as well as adventurous trips for those with a bit of experience.

If you're after a gentle taster session into kayaking (2 hours for £28), New Forest Activities offer activities for all the family. 

The New Forest kayak and canoe club offer a great calander of events and courses through out the year. If you have your own kit or are very keen contact the club. 

New Forest Kayak and Canoe Club