Guided Trips

Tour Ready

Tour Ready

Learn how to safely SUP & Kayak Tour on the Fowey Estuary and other inland waterways

Introducing our BRAND-NEW half day, “Tour Ready” course. This course aims to introduce guests to the enjoyment of touring and exploring as well as plotting, planning, and executing a touring experience to include weather, wind and tides and best app's to use.

Having completed this course students should feel that they are ready to plan their own adventures, and have gained new skills to improve their time on the water.

This course is ‘skill and knowledge focused’ and aims to give students a safe way of getting more time on the water. It is focused on the River Fowey but will also touch on coastal and inland waterways. 

Come and get paddle ready this season with Encounter Cornwall! If you are interested in being part of this exciting new session you can either book on line or ping Jules a message on [email protected] and get booked today! This course is based on the BSUPA Ready to Tour and the British Canoeing "Start/Discover" award.

British Canoeing - Paddle Start Award

Your first time on the water ‘having a go’! A fun and enjoyable 1 hour practical session, introducing you to paddlesport.

Learning useful skills for an enjoyable and safe paddling experience, providing you with the knowledge to enable you to get safely in and out of your boat and board, making it move and return to your start point, ensuring you feel safe and confident on the water. Please note that all attendees will be required to multi skill on both SUP and Kayak in order to gain an all round experience and qualify for their British Canoeing START award.

Min 8 years +

Price includes vessels and buoyancy aids. Wetsuit hire is an additional £5

Members Tour

Open EXCLUSIVELY to members, our Paddle Club Membership tours are a great way to catch up with fellow club enthusiasts, whilst exploring the beautiful Fowey Estuary and beyond! Tour duration is roughly 2hrs and you can choose between SUP or Kayak depending on your preference. Please enter your exclusive code when booking and indicate equipment requirements if you are not bringing your own.

If you are interested in becoming a member of our Paddle Club, please check out the details on our website and message the office on [email protected].

Any questions, please ask before placing a booking.

Connect - ShePaddles

Calling all ladies!!!

Welcome to our brand new 'Connect' session, in association with British Canoeing's ShePaddles movement.

'Connect' aims to do just that! Connect women and girls to the water, to physical activity and to each other, in a friendly, supportive and empowering environment.

Led by female British Canoeing and BSUPA coaches, instructors and leaders our sessions aim to introduce or progress you in these awesome sports in a safe, encouraging and inclusive way.  

We will discover and learn stand up paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking on the stunning Fowey estuary, from our base in Golant. These sessions are learner led, with an emphasis on FUN!

We LOVE paddle sports and cannot wait to introduce you to them soon!