Introduction to Open Canoeing

This course of four sessions will be ideal for those who want to learn to canoe in an open canoe, sometimes called a Canadian Canoe.

The price for the course covers all 4 sessions

26th June

3rd July

10th July

17th July

Starting with the basics you can either learn to paddle solo or with a partner in a tandem boat, as the weeks progress you will build on the basics, right up to being able to rescue yourself and others.

At the end of this course you will be confident in paddling a canoe and will be ready to start undertaking some trips.

There are no pre-requirements for this course, it is open to complete beginners or to those who have only paddled kayaks before.

Wear clothing that can get wet, and won't be cold when wet. No jeans please.

Bring a change of clothes and your shower kit, in case of capsize.

Over the course of the four weeks you will build up your paddling skills in an open canoe, adventuring out on to the river, and learning some safety and rescue skills.