Bedford Hasler 2024
Norwich Canoe club were at it again last weekend, battling the windy and cold conditions at the Bedford Hasler. Norwich did amazing and came first overall, which means we are
2 May 2024
We run introductory ‘Learn to Kayak’ courses throughout the warmer months. These courses are for anyone age 8+ who wants to learn how to paddle a kayak. In these courses, our qualified coaches will teach you the basics of kayaking using our racing kayaks.
This course is for everyone, you don’t need any previous experience. However, as we are on the water, we do require that you are able to swim at least 25m.
The courses consist of 3 sessions of 2 hours, and cost £45.
During this course, we will teach you a range of kayaking skills aimed at getting you safely moving on the water. Courses will be adapted to the needs of the participants, but a general outline is:
To find out more, fill in the form below.
Courses | Dates | Times |
Saturdays Spring | 27 April, 4th, 11th May | 12.00-14.00 |
Saturdays Summer | 15th, 22nd , 29th June | 12.00-14.00 |
Saturday Autumn | 14th, 21st, 28th Sept | 12.00-14.00 |
Thursdays Spring (Adults only) | 9th, 16th, 23rd May | 17.30-19.30 |
Thursdays Summer (Adults only) | 20th, 27th June, 4th July | 17.30-19.30 |
Thursdays Autumn (Adults only) | 12th, 19th, 26th September | 17.30-19.30 |
| Courses | Dates | Times |
| May half-term | May 28th, 29th, 30th | 15-17 |
| May half-term | May 29th, 30th, 31st | 10-12 |
| Junior course summer holidays | July 22nd, 23rd, 24th | 10-12 |
| Junior course summer holidays | July 30th, 31st, August 1st | 10-12 |
| Junior course summer holidays | August 6th, 7th, 8th | 15-17 |
| Junior course summer holidays* | August 13th, 14th, 15th | 9-15 |
| Junior course summer holidays | August 19th, 20th, 21th | 10-12 |
We will provide you with all the necessary equipment (boats, paddles, buoyancy aids).
To paddle, we recommend that you were thin, skin-tight layers. Please were more layers if the weather is colder. We suggest:
We have got changing facilities which include showers.
After the course, you are invited to attend two of our club sessions for free.
Our club sessions are:
If you want to keep paddling after this, you can become a member of the club.
For more information, email Suzanne at [email protected] or at the top of the page.
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