This course gives participants the opportunity to learn kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding. Spend 4 weeks developing and hone skills with your craft of choice.
- Craft of choice, SUP, kayak or canoe or try different craft (please notify in advance)
- Buoyancy Aid
- Dry Bag (if needed)
- Instructor
Bring comfortable clothing such as gym wear, shorts, a t-shirt or wetsuit, along with a pair of water shoes, or old trainers. Bring a towel and a change of clothes. No special equipment or clothing is required.
Session Details
Work with our qualified and experienced coaches in a fun environment to learn to paddleboard, meet new people, and relax after a long day.!
This course runs monthly over four evenings on a peaceful stretch of the River Great Ouse. It will include a river journey to explore other parts of Bedfordshire’s rural countryside. If you need a bespoke session such as a large group then please contact us.
What's Covered in the Course?
- Theory – General elements of paddling
- Safety – Staying safe and understanding the conditions
- Access – where you can paddle
- Equipment – Knowing how to use and look after your equipment
- Skills - From basic paddling to high performance turns, up and downwind paddling
What's Next?
Once you've learnt the basics, try one of the next steps!
- Open sessions: book on to one of our open sessions to independently experiment, with instructors available for tips and tricks.
- British Canoeing Start Award
- British Canoing Discover Award
- British Canoing Explore Award
- FSRT: Foundation Safety and Rescue
- Paddle Sports Instructor
