I’m incredibly proud that Sea Kayaking UK and SKUK Adventures are supporting the Anglesey Women’s Sea Kayaking Festival. Our family and our wider community have always believed in creating opportunities for women in the sport — not as a marketing idea, but as something that’s genuinely woven into who we are.

For decades, the SKUK family has welcomed, mentored and celebrated skilled, confident female paddlers and coaches. Many of the women leading this festival paddle SKUK boats, teach within our community, and inspire the next generation to explore the sea. By supporting this event, we’re continuing that legacy and helping more women feel at home on the water.

This festival is a celebration of women in sea kayaking — our confidence, our connection to the coastline, and the joy that comes from learning and growing together. Whether it’s your first paddle strokes or a chance to go and play in the tide races, there will be challenge, learning, and encouragement for everyone.

I’m not a full-time paddler myself, but I love the outdoors and I care deeply about seeing more women feel welcome, supported and confident in adventure sport. Being part of shaping this festival means a lot to me — it carries forward the SKUK values of community, care and sharing the sea with others.

We’re lucky to have an amazing coaching team behind this event, including women who have shaped the sport in their own regions. Julie Perren, co-organiser of the well-known Women’s Sea Kayak Festival in Salcombe, has been a huge influence and her support has helped make this festival possible.

See you there

Lizzie Leslie (Dennis)