Equipment

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We have a comprehensive range of wetsuits, lifejackets, thermals, spray jackets, raincoats, packs, tents, sleeping bags, cookers….

Our fleet of modern 4WD vehicles is ideally suited to the Barrier’s rough roads!

We use outboard-powered inflatables as safety boats and coach boats, to support our water-based programmes, in particular sailing.

We use Perception sea kayaks and surf kayaks, for their stability, ease of use and reliability.

Double sea kayaks are very stable and hold a huge amount of gear.  We also have single sea kayaks for more experienced paddlers.

Sit-on-top kayaks are the easiest way to get out on the water fast. Perception Flows are a purpose-built surf kayak, but they are also very stable on flat water and are a perfect fishing platform.

In the surf, they make learning to ride a wave incredibly easy. In the right conditions, you’ll see OPC instructors getting great down-the-line rides, carving turns and doing back-loops.

Topper Topazes are designed as an easy entry-level sailing boat with the potential for high performance. They carry a jib (optional) and even a gennaker (experts only!)

The 12-foot Fyran dinghies are equipped with anchors, bailers and oars. If venturing further afield OPC supplies flares and charts with a full briefing and rescue boat safety back-up.

We do not supply outboard motors, but you are welcome to bring your own.