Established Est. 2004

Wave forming over rocks (overfall) with kayaker, Isle of Man

Skills Development

'Coaching People, Changing Perspectives'

Skills are built more effectively with innovative professional coaching.
We believe in your capacity to grow, and we have the skills to help you develop. We provide regular relevant purposeful practice. We set tasks that stretch your current beliefs and 'limitations', and combine these with specific feedback based on our extensive coaching experience.

Corporate Events

Unparalleled, shared experiences for work groups:

team building – problem solving – solution generation – communication – resilience – dynamic planning – nurturing leadership – building trust – enhancing motivation

Leadership Training
Challenging, unique courses with a fresh, outdoor theme, in the Isle of Man. We can devise outdoor simulations, coupled with review sessions that take aspects of your in-house programs and turn them into potent learning events.

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The Adventure Club

Real adventure, education and personal development sessions throughout the year, with online booking.

  • Join real adventures, year round
  • Learn skills with like-minded people
  • Discover your true potential

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Isle of Man Adventure Club

Learn to Kayak - Juniors

Learn to kayak in a heated swimming pool this winter.

Junior Paddlesport
Skill acquisition through games, challenge and fun exercises.
Guide age 8 – 15yrs.

  • Increase your confidence
  • Learn new skills
  • Enjoy paddling

1hr sessions on Saturday afternoons.

Junior Paddlesport modules at Western Swimming Pool, Peel are currently paused for minimum 12 months.

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Youth Scholarship

Our award winning Youth Development and Leadership training program; provides long-term adventure training and scholarships for young students from the island. This enables them to rise to be part of a team embarking on a once in a lifetime, shared experience.

A focal point of our long-term strategy is a major ongoing community project to raise the level of outdoor skills and safety on the Isle of Man. Elements of this are introduced and practiced through this program, which is delivered and funded by Adventurous Experiences.
Risk utilisation education is inherent in how we run our programs.

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Places are offered through the Junior Paddlesport program, to those who have already shown commitment, immense enthusiasm and have the dedication to complete the comprehensive training.

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Youth Scholarship team on Mount Tom Taylor 2014 Expedition

Learn to Kayak - Adults

Learn to kayak in a heated swimming pool this winter.

Adult Paddlesport
Learn skills safely at your own pace, in a supportive environment.
Small group coaching.

  • Increase your confidence
  • Learn new skills
  • Enjoy paddling

1hr sessions on Sunday afternoons.

Adult Paddlesport modules at Western Swimming Pool, Peel are currently paused for minimum 12 months.

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Navigation and Seamanship

Short courses – develop a broader understanding of the moon & tides and their influences, how to read a map or chart and make informed decisions, all in a supportive group environment.

  • A module of 4 weekly evening sessions
  • Small groups
  • Winter scheduled

Members’ price £85 (non-member £105)
Save money and join The Adventure Club.

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Navigation Training with Adventurous Experiences, Isle of Man

Coach Education and Leadership Training

British Canoeing Awards are delivered through our International Training Centre in the Isle of Man.

  • Sea Kayak Leader & Advanced Sea Kayak Leader
  • Sea Kayak Coach & Sea Kayak Coach (Advanced)
  • Personal Performance Awards

Scheduled on demand, please contact us for details.

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Private Sessions and Courses

Typically multi-day bespoke skills development training, with highly experienced, local coaches. Either, purely sea kayaking or a mixture of different adventurous activities, based locally or off-Island.

Courses have included:
• Expedition planning, rough water handling and incident management
• Mini-expeditions with overnight camping
• Family multi-day experiences

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Group of sea kayakers at Sugarloaf Stack, Isle of Man