Can I really do this, I've never paddled before?
Sure you can. 99% of our customers have not been in a kayak before.

How fit do I have to be?
Not very. If you can do a two hour walk then you can do this. It's only when it's very windy that the trip becomes quite strenuous. And if it's very windy we don't go out - unless it's the kayak surfing trip and that trip is for the fit and adventurous.

I'm nearly sixty? Can I do it?
Like I said, if you can do a two hour walk then you can do it. We've had many older customers and as long as you feel good you'll be fine.

Is there a weight limit?
Over 110kg is probably pushing it.

What about kids?
Generally from 10 years up kids are fine, especially if they are with an adult in the boat. Younger than that they need a strong adult with them because the adult does pretty much all the work.

Will I fall off?
Almost certainly not because our kayaks are hugely stable. About three people a year on average fall in and that's usually because they are messing about. Anyway, it's also very easy to get back on. Besides it's False Bay and the water is warm!

What kind of boats are they?
Most operators use very stable two person sit-on-top type of kayaks. We find people who have never paddled before become immediately comfortable because they don't feel constricted as they would in a sit-inside type of kayak and also feel that should they fall off it would be easy to get back on. They also like the fact that they are sharing the paddling with another person - usually their partner of course. The Seapoint, Cape Town trip uses sit inside kayaks.

What must I wear?
Wear shorts and a T shirt. A hat and suncream too. You can go barefoot but sandals are a good idea (not flip flops as they tend to come off when you walk in water). You will get wet so bring a towel and a change of clothes for afterwards.

When is the best time of year?
You probably think summer only, right? You are dead wrong - all year round is best. Summer of course has warm sun and warm water but it also brings many windy days. Winter on the other hand is cooler and has many completely calm, warm, beautiful days. In winter there is also a good chance of seeing whales. In answer, the best time of year to paddle is the time you are available to do it.

What if the weather is bad
You must always call in the morning before you leave for the trip to check the weather. If it's cancelled then we try and get you on the next nice day if you can make it. Note that a rainy day is not "bad weather", only a windy day is.

What about booking?
A day before is normally sufficient but the longer in advance the better.