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Taster Canoe Session

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  • 2 hrs 30 mins

  • Up to 12 people
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    Whoosh Explore

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  • Taster Paddling session in an open Canoe with Whoosh Explore Canoe Club. Paddle on the River Stort and explore the R...

    Description

    Taster Paddling session in an open Canoe with Whoosh Explore Canoe Club. Paddle on the River Stort and explore the River Stort in our open boats.

    Our Open Canoes have seats and are suitable for two paddlers, but can also be paddled as a single, or tandem crew with a young paddler.

    We have a there and back paddle so this paddle is ideal for paddlers looking at an introduction to paddling as a family.

    Canoes have wooden seats and are normally paddled with a single bladed paddle.

    You will have a short introduction into paddling and then are free to explore the local river environment between Sawbridgeworth and Tednamebury Locks.

    Requirements

    There will be lifting and carrying of boats and paddling equipment as part of the activity. We ask participants to wipe down equipment after use. (please feel free to bring wipes to satisfy yourself that equipment is safely clean before use. )


    What to bring

    Please bring a change of clothing for after the activity, waterproofs and trainers or neoprene water shoes.


    Itinerary

    A club paddling session on the River. For experienced paddlers a longer paddle on the river can be arranged depending on the skills and abilities of the paddlers on session.



  • About Whoosh Explore

    Whoosh Explore is a community canoe club and adventure paddling organisation; based on the River Stort at Kecksys Farm Marina in Sawbridgeworth. It is within easy reach of London via road and rail links from Liverpool Street Station.


    We offer canoe and kayak rentals and a range of adventure tours in paddle sport; from pub paddles, to taster sessions, trips and development skills in canoes and kayaks as well as bespoke paddling experiences for groups.

    Our Pub paddles offer informal coaching and guiding as well as family sessions in canoes or kayaks for parents with younger paddlers.


    We have a fleet of Canoes, Kayaks and Paddleboards that allow us to offer unique experience days, tours and trips for individuals, groups, families and friends looking for a paddling adventure.


    We have a strong membership of regular paddlers who look after the local river environment with support projects to improve the River Stort catchment. Whoosh run taster sessions and boat hire to help fund community water sports education as well as weekly sessions on flat and white water development for paddlers.


    Whoosh Explore offer unique experiences with the advantage over many other 'centre based’ activity providers is that we can bring an adventure to a stretch of river to suit your requirements delivering a bespoke adventure for you; ranging from birthday parties on the river, to a fully equipped wilderness expedition with camping on route.


    You can also develop new skills or step up into white water paddling as part of our club.










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a month ago

We had a fantastic morning canoeing with Peter. Great coach and wonderful company. We found out a lot about the history of the area and met some of the locals. We will certainly join for future sessions, thank you!

Lucia Blagden

Lucia Blagden

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10 months ago

An excellent and enjoyable evening for our group. Well planned and inclusive for all abilities.

Max Streets

Max Streets

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a year ago

Fantastic canoe club. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip here with the owner going above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our trip. We are considering the fantastic yearly membership!

Chloe Vant-Abbott

Chloe Vant-Abbott

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a year ago

Fantastic canoe club. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip here with the owner going above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our trip. We are considering the fantastic yearly membership!

Chloe Vant-Abbott

Chloe Vant-Abbott

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2 years ago

Reuben Cowell

Reuben Cowell

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