Sea Kayak Iceland Symposium

 MAY 2026
21st-24th

We would like to invite you to the Sea Kayak Iceland Symposium!

As sea kayakers, we have an amazing opportunity to learn from the sea and the different environments we find ourselves paddling in. Our goal is to help you learn from the things you will see and experience in the different environments and conditions we’ll have available over the weekend. In the end, we hope to guide you on your journey to become a self supported learner and Sea Kayaker!

For three days we offer unique experiences and learning opportunities with great coaches in one of the most beautiful locations in Iceland.

Connect with local and international paddlers by sharing your experience and adventures.

Arnarstapi is well known for its fantastic coastline, an abundance of sea arches and its proximity to the Snæfellsjökull glacier.

Quality on-water classes will be offered that will help you develop and improve your sea kayaking skills. Whether you are just a beginner, advanced, or somewhere in between, we have workshops that will help you learn and grow as a paddler.

As we play on the water during the day, the evenings will be aimed at socializing, lectures and fun!

 

SEA KAYAKING WORKSHOPS FOR ALL LEVELS

Beginner to advanced – everyone is welcome!

Our Symposium is designed to welcome paddlers of all experience levels. You’ll be grouped based on your current skill level, but there’s always flexibility – if you feel ready to switch groups or explore something new, we’ll try to make it happen.

Our experienced coaches will rotate between groups each day, so everyone has the chance to work with most of the coaches. This way, you benefit from different perspectives, coaching styles, and areas of expertise.

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow, and enjoy being on the water – whether you’re just starting your journey or you’re an experienced paddler looking to push your limits.

The location offers ideal conditions for sea kayaking, with a variety of features to explore – from exciting rock gardening, a stunning coastline to explore, to potential surf zones nearby if the conditions allow. It’s a fantastic area with something for everyone.

Each group will have workshops tailored to their level, and together with your coach, you’ll plan your daily adventure – where to go, what to focus on, and how to get the most out of your time on the water.

Kayak-yoga

A half-hour session of yoga specially created to benefit kayakers. Yoga can assist your paddling by increasing mobility and coordination as well as strength. This course focuses on back, shoulders, and paddling posture to hopefully provide added awareness and agility.

In these sessions, we’ll start with stretches and let the day’s paddle wear off as we move through a few simple yoga movements. We’ll end with relaxation, suitable for both chilled and stressed kayakers alike.

Note that this is a beginner-level yoga class, and no pre-training is required. 

Coaches

Alex LaLonde

Amber Champion

Victor Leon

Oisin Hallissey

Effie Ellis-O’Neill

Ben Ceredig Fothergill

Steven Maynard

John Carmody

Lárus Guðmundsson

Martin Lecomte

Announced later

Johanne Matte

Staff

Eva Alfreðsdóttir
Event Manager

Veiga Grétarsdóttir
Equipment & Assistants

Guðni Páll Viktorsson
Owner 

Guðmundur Breiðdal
Owner

Panel Discussions

Topic: Still to be decided


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Lecturers

Coming soon

Sea kayak Iceland Symposium – Registration information

LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

The confirmation fee is 30.000 ISK and is non-refundable unless the event is canceled.

Package I - Cottages
ISK98900pr. person

Included in price: Three nights with breakfast, lunch bag, three day course, and lecture.
(All rooms are for 2 persons)

Package II - Hotel Room
ISK90750pr. person

Included in price: Three nights with breakfast, lunch bag, three day course, and lecture.
(All rooms are for 2 persons)

Package III - Camping
ISK59400pr. person

Included in price: Three day course, and a lecture.
Not included in the price: Camping equipment

Three day course and a lecture. Three day course and a lecture

BOAT RENT + SPRAY SKIRT: 6.500 ISK PR. DAY
DRY SUIT RENT: 5.000 ISK PR. DAY
PADDLE RENT: 1.500 ISK PR DAY