Coasteering
Scrambling along sea cliffs, swimming the gaps and jumping into the sea.
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $40
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 3 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It gives you a real rush.
- It keeps taking you somewhere new.
- It gets you outside.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to have adventures
- You want to get moving
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- Heights make you uneasy
- You are not comfortable in deep water
- You want something for any weather
What it feels like
CoasteeringAverage sport & Fitness hobbyBefore you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Book a guided session in a wetsuit, helmet and buoyancy aid, scramble along the rocks below the cliffs, swim the gaps and try a small jump into the sea.
Questions
How much does coasteering cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $40 a month once you are going.
How much time does coasteering take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 3 hours or more.
Where do people do coasteering?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is coasteering good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Book a guided session in a wetsuit, helmet and buoyancy aid, scramble along the rocks below the cliffs, swim the gaps and try a small jump into the sea.
Do I need other people for coasteering?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.