Paddleboard Tour

We often see wildlife such as dolphins, porpoises, seals, fish, crustaceans and lots of seabirds. See here for more info: https://www.welshwildlife.org/cardigan-bay-wildlife

Depending on conditions we will paddle (at the speed of the slowest) along the coast from Penpolion pier (the small pier in New Quay) south past the main pier, the fish factory and Carreg Walltog, to the caves and cliffs near Birds Rock.

Your guide will begin with a briefing on land to introduce themselves and let you know what to expect. There will also be advice on technique and safety, so that during the tour we can concentrate on giving lots of commentary on the local area. Our guides are long-time locals or Marine Wildlife Centre volunteers with loads of knowledge of the area.

We always follow the Marine Code of Conduct and stay at least 100m away from the cliffs to respect the seabirds and other wildlife – this is where they breed and live! The full Marine Code of Conduct can be seen here: https://www.cardiganbaywatersports.org.uk/policies/ceredigion-marine-conservation-code-of-conduct/

Safety

Following at a discreet distance will be our new RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) Gemini, which is fully coded to carry passengers on a commercial basis, and is crewed by fully-trained and experienced skippers, commercially endorsed by the RYA (Royal Yachting Association). If anyone becomes tired or feels ill, the boat will pick them up and make them comfortable; you can then re-join the tour or stay on the boat.

Equipment

You will be using one of our Red Paddle boards; these are nice and stable. We have wetsuits you can hire. We can provide spraytops (cagouls which will keep the wind and splashes off) and everyone must wear a buoyancy aid.