1 DAY

Essentials

A practical introduction to sea kayaking, building confidence on the water and covering the essential skills to get started safely.

✓ Learn to read conditions, fit the right gear, and plan safely before you launch

✓ Master launching, maneuvering, communication, and group paddling

✓ Discover local coastal environments and pathways to continue your paddling journey

Perfect for beginners wanting a safe, fun first experience in a sea kayak.

1 DAY

Self Rescue

A practical workshop focused on self-rescue and risk management, building confidence to handle open water conditions safely.

✓ Learn to safely exit your kayak in deep water

✓ Develop teamwork through assisted rescues and re-entry practice

✓ Build self-reliance through paddle float rescues and independent recovery

Ideal for paddlers wanting to strengthen safety skills before progressing to more exposed conditions.

2D1N

Overnight Camping

A two-day, one-night journey to the Hauraki Gulf islands, developing the skills for successful multi-day expeditions.

✓ Refine advanced boat handling — edging, bracing and strokes in dynamic water

✓ Navigate using tidal planning, weather interpretation and chart work

✓ Manage group safety with contact tows and rough-water rescue techniques

✓ Develop surf zone and rock gardening skills on technical coastlines

Ideal for paddlers ready to move beyond the basics and tackle real expedition conditions.

1 DAY

Navigation

A practical workshop covering the skills and tools needed to navigate confidently in coastal and open water environments.

✓ Learn to use charts, compass, and GPS for coastal navigation

✓ Understand tidal patterns, currents, and how to plan safe passages

✓ Practice route planning and real-time navigation in open water

Ideal for kayakers wanting to extend their range and paddle more remote coastlines with confidence.

1 DAY

Surf Safety

A practical workshop focused on reading and responding to surf, swell, and breaking waves from a sea kayak.

✓ Understand how waves form, break, and affect kayak handling in the surf zone

✓ Develop launching and landing techniques in dynamic surf conditions

✓ Build confidence managing capsize, recovery, and group safety near shore

Ideal for paddlers wanting to safely navigate surf zones and coastal landings with skill and control.

1 DAY

Weather/Tides

A practical workshop covering how coastal weather and tidal patterns affect sea kayaking, helping you plan safer and more informed trips.

✓ Learn to read forecasts, interpret wind, swell, and weather windows for coastal paddling

✓ Understand tidal cycles, tidal streams, and how to use them in your route planning

✓ Apply forecasting skills to real trip scenarios and on-water decision-making

Ideal for paddlers wanting to venture further and paddle more confidently in variable coastal conditions.

WHO WE ARE

Based in Avondale, Auckland, AdventureWorks is a Private Training Establishment (PTE) driven by a passionate team of tutors and instructors for 22+ years.



Our purpose is simple: to inspire individuals to reach their highest potential. We achieve this through innovative outdoor training that prioritizes hands-on, participant-focused learning.

By combining real-world experiences with tailored coaching, we empower you to grow personally and professionally in a way that is impactful and relevant to your goals.