Paddle Discover - 6 coached sessions

We run coached paddling sessions for people who would like to progress through the new British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards. These generally take the form of a supervised group paddle either upstream to the bridge or downstream to Elsing Mill.

Coaching towards Discover (for beginners) and Explore (for improvers) awards will be given during these trips. These can be booked as a block or on a per session basis.

This is a set of 6 coached sessions aimed at new paddlers looking to get out on the water and to improve their paddling technique. Upon successful completion you will have the option to receive your Paddle Discover certificate (additional £6.24 registered and paid directly to British Canoeing). If you wish to receive the certificate, please select the 'Paddle Discover Certificate' add-on.

The sessions will run each Thursday from the given start date for six weeks. If coaches have holiday booked, we'll provide cover with an alternative coach. If this isn't possible, the remaining sessions will resume as soon as a coach is available. This will be communicated via our Facebook group and email.

The awards are now the same for both adults and children but we may run a separate group for under 14’s if we have sufficient attendees.

A boat and all the necessary kit is included. Come prepared to get wet and have fun!

YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND THESE SESSIONS.

Aged 8+, and must be able to swim unaided.

Please wear clothing appropriate to the weather conditions. For Summer paddling, wetsuit or t-shirt and trainers/shoes. Avoid cotton clothing as this will absorb and hold water.

Learn to paddle a kayak or open canoe with our qualified coaches.