Introduction to Kayaking Course
Currently we are not able to run introductory courses due to various restrictions. However, below you will find a sample of what we have run and will hopefully run again next summer.
Our last introductory course ran on a Wednesday (normal paddling meet day) from 18:20 to 20:30 pm The course lasts for is a four-weeks and participants did not need previous experience. We provided kayak, paddle, helmet, spray deck and buoyancy aid. The cost of the course is £80 per person. You do not need to join or be a member of CNCC to take this course. Minimum age 13 years old.
Course Dates:
No course planned at the moment.
Over the four weeks you will learn:
- Entering and exiting the boat,
- safety aspects of a boat and paddling,
- forward paddling,
- stopping,
- reverse paddling,
- turning,
- sideways movement,
- simple rescues.
The above sessions are run over the four week period at a pace suited to the individuals on the course.
| Session | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Week One | TBC |
| Session 2 | Week 2 | TBC |
| Session 3 | Week 3 | TBC |
| Session 4 | Week 4 | TBC |