Learn to paddle course (week 1)

Build your confidence on the water with our Learn to Paddle -Discover Paddling Skills course.

This course is designed for anyone looking to develop practical paddling skills, improve technique and make sound decisions on the water, offering an ideal introduction to safe, enjoyable and independent paddling. Whether you are looking for a one-off taster session or would like to book additional sessions to continue progressing, we can tailor the course to suit your goals, experience and preferred craft.

During the course, you will have the opportunity to try a range of paddling craft, including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, while learning how to choose and use appropriate boats, paddling skills, clothing and equipment effectively. Session one focuses on building confidence, control and awareness, helping you understand the conditions and factors that influence your paddling and giving you the tools to make informed choices on the water.

This course is part of a tree session series of paddling sessions so you'll be able to progress at your own pace.

This course is well suited to paddlers who want to enjoy relaxed days out on touring rivers, develop their personal paddling skills, explore different types of equipment and progress towards moving water paddling, future paddling adventures or a PaddleUK Award. Sessions can be arranged at times that work for you, with options available across selected weeks, evenings or weekends.

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.

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

we often stop on route to visit a cafe so bring some money/ phone in a drybag

Discover paddling skills will introduce you to a wide range of different paddling equipment in a choice of equipment including canoes, kayaks and paddleboards to learn skills needed for a paddle on touring rivers and as an introduction for you to progress into moving water paddling or take part in the adventures in the future.

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.