PADDLER 68
Words: Geth Roberts & Zoltan Bruckner Photos: Geth Roberts, Duncan Greene & Zoltan Bruckner
PADDLER 68
KRK
CROATIA
A Mediterranean sea kayaking hub
Words: Geth Roberts & Zoltan Bruckner Photos: Geth Roberts, Duncan Greene & Zoltan Bruckner
In recent years, the sea kayaking communities of Hungary and the UK have forged a partnership through Felfedezők Explorers Sea Kayaking and Sea Kayaking Wales( SKW). Explorers, coaches, and community members have travelled to Anglesey and Pembrokeshire to join SKW for adventures and advanced training, taking full advantage of Wales’ s renowned tidal race coastal features and progressively challenging sea conditions. Now, the collaboration continues in the Adriatic: this September, Explorers Sea Kayaking will host SKW members for a unique experience on Krk, Croatia. Earlier this April, SKW coaches Geth Roberts and Duncan Greene were invited to Krk to sample its exceptional sea kayaking and deliver BCAB( Non-Tidal) Sea Leader Training and Assessments for the Explorers team.
KRK: AN ADRIATIC KAYAKER’ S PLAYGROUND
Krk, the joint largest island in the Adriatic Sea at 406 km ², is a true gem for sea kayakers – just over half the size of Ynys Môn( Anglesey), Wales. The island’ s landscape shifts dramatically from the rugged, forested hills and rocky shores of the north-west to the sun-baked, sparsely vegetated terrain of the south-east. Krk’ s coastline is punctuated with hidden coves and crystal-clear waters, offering a diverse range of paddling environments, from sheltered bays to more exposed sections where wind and waves add excitement and challenge. Beyond its natural beauty, Krk is rich in history, boasting remnants of Roman settlements and impressive Venetian architecture in its pretty villages and towns. This unique blend of Mediterranean scenery, dramatic cliffs, and centuries-old heritage makes every sea kayaking journey both visually stunning and culturally fascinating.