two-day course wild food by sea kayak

location: from Falmouth, Cornwall

The coastline of this country has a rich harvest of food material. Our ancestors would have relied upon the seashore to provide a major portion of their diet, especially during the lean times of the year. Travelling by sea kayak we will explore some more inaccessible and secret places to find the edible seaweeds, molluscs, fish and coastal plants that are abundant in the clean and clear waters of southern Cornwall. We will prepare a diverse menu of seashore foods using a number of different cooking methods.

This trip is suitable for all levels of experience. There will be instruction for beginners and more experienced canoeists will enjoy the chance to practise their skills and take the opportunity of travelling by canoe. Carrying in our boats everything we need, we will have 2 days to explore some of the stunning South Cornish coast. Real experts will guide this adventure, our high instructor to participant ratio allowing the journey to suit individual needs.

We are likely to see some of the rich variety of coastal wildlife including seals, dolphins and many sea birds. Nights will be spent wild camping with evenings around the campfire in the company of storyteller, Spindle Wayfarer.

You need to bring enough food for yourself during the course; food will be supplemented by wild food.

Event Leaders: WildWise's Chris Salisbury and Simon Osborne from Sea Kayaking Cornwall.

dates: see 'book online' below

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