This four-week kayaking course gives participants the opportunity to learn the finer points of kayaking from our professional instructor team. Spend 4 weeks developing and honing kayaking skills from rescues to support strokes.
- Opportunity to try a variety of kayaks
- 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 different kayaking skills, 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 - Personal Paddling skills, support strokes, performance strokes
- Rescues - from self rescues to supporting others
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 - this syallabus will be covered and a certificate awarded
- British Canoing Discover Award -
- British Canoing Explore Award
- Paddle Sports Safety and Rescue (PSRC)
- Paddle Sports Instructor
