Monday 30 May 2011

UKSG6 - Event Flyer


Please note.....register by August 1st 2011 and enjoy the early bird rate of £100.

Get in touch if you would like a booking form.

Monday 23 May 2011

UKSG6 - Guest Coaches & Contributors


So far the following people have offered their services to help coach and guide at the 6th UK Storm Gathering that will held on Anglesey this October.

I would recommend spending time on the water with any of these people if you wish to expand your skills or increase your knowledge of sea kayaking.


Nick Cunliffe - Kayak Essentials

Helen Wilson - Greenland or Bust


Roger Chandler - Coastal Spirit

Paul Kuthe - Professional Paddlesports Ambassador



James Stevenson - Adventure Elements



Aled Williams - Tiderace Sea Kayaks

Richard Rogers - Cardiff International White Water Ambassador

Ali Othen - Oswestry School Adventure Education

Richard McEvoy - Professional Paddlesports Ambassador

Kate Duffus - Professional Paddlesports Ambassador

......and finally, but by no means least

Jim Krawiecki - Master Raconteur and Pompetous of Wit


In the coming weeks their profiles and picture will appear here to give you an insight into the folk who will be on the water with you, and more guest coaches are expected soon.

Please note.....register by August 1st 2011 and enjoy the early bird rate of £100.

Get in touch if you would like a booking form.

Monday 16 May 2011

6th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - Update


The 6th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium will be held on the Isle of Anglesey over the weekend beginning Saturday 22nd and running through to Monday 24th October 2011. The aim of this symposium is to bring together intermediate and advanced kayakers with similar passions and provide a practical programme with an emphasis on challenging conditions, commitment and open crossings.


The registration fee for attending includes access to all workshops, evening lectures, social events, raffle ticket, delegate pack and a symposium souvenir. 

Register by August 1st 2011 and enjoy the early bird rate of £100.

Register after August 2nd at the full rate of £150 and receive a bonus gift.

There will be a daily participant rate during the main event only if places are available.


The Symposium will be based at Anglesey Outdoors and workshops/ journeys will launch from the surrounding bays and harbours. The venue offers us a great deal of flexibility and a number of workable options dependent on the weather.

Participants will need to arrange their own accommodation. An information sheet listing options, above and beyond what Anglesey Outdoors has on offer, is available on request.


On the water clinics are likely to be based around the following themes - Performance Rolling - Seamanship & Navigation - What if...? (Incident Management) - Rescues - Moving Water - Tidal Races and Overfalls - Crash and Bash (Kayak Repair) - Forward Paddling - and led by guest coaches from within the UK and further afield.

Day trips, land based workshops and lectures will be scheduled as appropriate.

BCU Paddlesports Performance Awards, trips and further coaching opportunities are planned to run from 25th - 28th October. BCU courses and trips will run when workable numbers are reached. Costs will be published in a separate post.


The intention is to attract a number of well known brands from the sea kayaking world to exhibit at this event including Kokatat Watersports Wear and Tiderace Sea Kayaks, as well as show support for local retailers such as Summit to Sea.


A booking form is now available on request.

Please e-mail Mark should you wish to discuss matters relating to the symposium.

Monday 9 May 2011

6th UK Storm Gathering Sea Kayak Symposium - News


Here is some initial information with regards to this years UK Storm Gathering

More details to follow in due course, so please stop by again for updates

If you have any questions or queries then contact me at seakayakmark @ gmail.com

Main Event

Date: 22 - 24 October 2011


Workshops / Clinics (Examples): Rolling Clinics - Seamanship & Navigation - What if...? (Incident Management) - Rolling and Rescues - Moving Water - Tidal Races and Overfalls - Crash and Bash (Kayak Repair) - Forward Paddling Workshops - Lectures - Slide Shows - Day trips - Demo Boats

Guest Speakers: Helen Wilson and Jeff Allen

Guest Coaches: Helen Wilson; Aled Williams; Phil Clegg; Olly Jay; James Stevenson; Pete Jones; Warren Parker; Taino Almestica; Richard McEvoy; Nick Cunliffe; Jim Krawiecki; Paul Kuthe


Cost: £150 (3 Days). This includes access to all workshops, evening lectures, social events and a symposium souvenir. Daily rates available. Accommodation not included


BCU Week

Date: 25 - 28th October


Cost: Variable

Courses: BCU 3*, 4* (T & A), 5* (T & A), FSRT, VHF, Coastal Navigation, Open Water Naviagtion