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 boats you will use on our courses are primarily Flat Water River Craft, we will generally start you in boats that are very stable and you can work up to a more racing style boat as and when you are ready. We also have surf skis which are similar to touring boats and are particularly stable with pedals for steering. We would not normally utilise our Canadian Canoes on a Learn to Kayak Course, however; should you wish to learn about Canadians do contact us and we can create something a bit more bespoke for you.
The courses consist of 3 sessions of 2 hours, and cost £55.
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:
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| Courses | Dates | Times |
| Saturdays | 3th, 10th, 17th May 7th, 14th, 21st June 9th, 16th, 23rd August 13th, 20th, 27th August | 12.00-14.00 |
| May Half Term Families | 26th, 27th, 28th | 13.30-15.30 |
| Thursdays (Adult Only) | 1st, 8th (postponed), 15th May 26th June, 3rd, 10th July 31st July, 7th, 14th August 11th, 18th, 25th September | 17.30-19.30 |
| Summer Family | 28th, 29th, 30th July | 13.30-15.30 |
These courses are for juniors (8-17 years) only, and run during the holidays.
| Courses | Dates | Times |
| Junior Easter | Monday to Wednesday 14th-16th April | 10-12 |
| Juniors May Half Term | Monday to Wednesday 26th-28th May | 10-12 |
| Juniors Summer Holidays | Monday to Wednesday 28th-30th July | 10-12 |
| Juniors Summer Holidays | Wednesday to Friday 6th-8th August | 10-12 |
| Juniors Summer Holidays | Wednesday to Friday 13th-15th August | 10-12 |
| Juniors Summer Holidays | Monday to Wednesday 18th-20th August | 10-12 |
| Juniors Summer Holidays | Monday to Wednesday 25th-27th August* | 10-15 |
*this is a longer, 3-day course, which costs £125.
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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