Nootka Kayak & Sup

Who they are

Nootka Kayak & Sup has been sailing in Sitges since 2004. It works from Les Anquines beach, at the western end of the promenade, a beach sheltered by two breakwaters. It organises guided trips by sea kayak, stand-up paddle board and Hawaiian canoe, gives courses and hires out equipment, and has its own surfski sports section with which it organises the Sitges Surfski Festival. It is signed up to the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism of the Garraf Natural Park and holds Biosphere certification. It presents its team as professionals in continuous training and stresses safety, quality equipment, responsible navigation and care of the coast.

What it offers

Guided trips have fixed times and follow the Sitges coast. The best known is the Sitges coves by kayak, heading west towards Vilanova, for €52. In paddle surf there is a dawn trip, Sitges Sunrise, for €35, and the Les Anquines excursion, for €42; in Hawaiian canoe, Aloha Sitges, for €38. To learn there are introductory paddle surf courses (€58), introductory sea kayak courses (€75), Eskimo roll courses for kayakers (€58) and a Surfski Experience (€58), as well as nautical camps for kids on holiday (€195) and a youth surfski programme.

If you already know how, you can hire: a single paddle board for €22, an open double kayak for €30, a single surfski for €25 and an OC5 Hawaiian canoe, seating five, for €68. For companies, schools, clubs, families or celebrations they prepare tailor-made activities from four people.

How the trips work

Excursions are booked on their website at least 24 hours in advance and depart with a minimum of four people, although you can sign up alone. The price includes equipment, use of changing rooms and lockers, a guide, insurance and a snack. You must be able to swim. Minors need authorisation or a responsible adult, and each activity has its own minimum age, which you should check in the listing.

Booking and cancellation

The booking is confirmed by paying 100% of the price. If you cancel between 15 and 30 days beforehand you lose 20%; between 5 and 15 days, 30%, and in the last four days, the full amount, the same as if you do not show up. Mind the weather: trips depend on sea conditions and, if they cannot go ahead for weather reasons, the money is not refunded, although the company offers an alternative when possible. So it is worth checking the forecast before booking at short notice.

The website is in Spanish, Catalan, English, French and German. They answer on 938 100 256 and 609 252 412.