Learn to paddle discover Award

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  • 2 hrs 45 mins

  • Max 6 people
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    Whoosh Explore

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  • The Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the wa...

    Description

    The learn to paddle Discover Award allows you to develop your decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, taking you on the next steps towards becoming a proficient and independent paddler. Learn how to choose and effectively use a range of paddling skills and equipment in a choice of canoes kayaks and paddleboards whilst developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; giving you the confidence to progress to making your own choices with the Explore Award. Choose when you want to take your sessions so you can develop your paddling over your own choice of weeks, evenings or weekends.





    Requirements

    This activity will include carrying boats around locks and other water features. Personal fitness and the ability to lift and carry a boat needed to participate in activity. This course is suitable for adults families and children interested in developing paddling skills.


    What to bring

    Change of Clothing Towel, trainers and clothes suitable for paddling in. Lunch and a drink for the trips away from base.


    Itinerary

    Discover paddling skills will introduce you to a wide range of different paddling equipment including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to learn skills needed for a paddle on touring rivers and as an introduction to progress into moving water paddling

    This course focuses on personal paddling skills and techniques and an awareness of the correct clothing and equipment to undertake a safe days paddling on the river.

    We have a range of craft available to try out on this course including paddleboards, canoes and Kayaks, so that you can find out which equipment is best for your individual paddling style.



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10 days ago

Thank you Peter and rest of the Whoosh team for such a great day - I organised a kayak and pub trip with a group of friends and we all had a brilliant time, we’ll definitely be back again!

Kat Malshinger

Kat Malshinger

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11 days ago

We’ve used whoosh and Peter a few times as part of a local cub pack and he has always been brilliant with the arranging and the evening itself. Making sure all are safe respect the water and enjoying the session. Will ...

Stuart Jeffrey

Stuart Jeffrey

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11 days ago

A wonderful club with really Friendly members who make you feel welcome whatever your ability is. Great choices of Craft to chose from either Canoes, Kayaks, SUP Boards. Peter and Helen will help you gain confidence on ...

Steve Hymas

Steve Hymas

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12 days ago

🌊 Kayaking Experience with Whoosh Explore – Absolutely 10/10! 🌟 I joined the Taster Kayak Session (2 hrs 30 mins) with my husband through Whoosh Explore, and honestly, it was an unforgettable experience! From the ...

Chayanee S

Chayanee S

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20 days ago

A great club for learning how to paddle a canoe, kayak or SUP. From weekly basic taister sessions through to longer club trips on the River Stort and other local rivers. The club also provides organised paddling sessions ...

Sam & Tim Payne

Sam & Tim Payne

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