Courses

PADDLE POWER for under 14s

On Saturday afternoon, starting in April  we will operating the BCU Paddle Power Scheme, for under 14’s

This builds up into a qualification on a weekly basic, and gives them an aim in their kayaking. 

This is a modular award and builds up over the weeks, allowing you to see a progression in your paddling weekly. 

The cost of these sessions is £20 (inc site fee of £3.50.) A charge of £5.00 is made for the paddle power book.

BCU 1 STAR AWARD

The 1 Star award is a stepping stone to becoming a paddler. Designed as a basic award. teaching you basic personal paddling skills you need to get started.

Course dates: MONDAY 15th FEBUARY

BCU 2 STAR AWARD

The 2 Star award is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesport skills on flat water. The development of of gaining a breadth of experiance, learning the movement of the boat and developingan understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact. The ward is obtained by taking the assesment in both kayak and canoe, and will require not only the skill but also evidence of participation in 2 local competitions, or 2 journeys of 2 hour + durations for the assesment.

Training Dates: TUESDAY 16th FEBUARY

Assesment Dates: TBC

BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Course

This course is desiged to provide the participant with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely, and to be able to deal with common emergencies. These skills will form the basis of all safety and rescue training within the BCU scheme. The candidate should be at a 2 star standard, A first aid certificate is not a pre-requisite, however the holding of a first aid certificate is recommended for all paddlers.

Minimum age 14 years old.

Course Dates: SATURDAY 9th JANUARY

INTRODUCTION TO MOVING WATER

This is a one day course. By working on moving water you will enhance your basic paddling skills. Expieriencing the differnt way your boat reacts in moving water will allow you to develop the knowlrdge and skills to paddle on moving water safely.

 Course Date : THURSDAY 18th FEBUARY

OPEN CANOEING SESSIONS (CANOEING)

An intruduction to open boating (Canoeing) Learn the basic paddle strokes, find out how the craft handles, what effect the wind/conditions have on the craft. Get you started with confidence.

Course Dates: FRIDAY 19th FEBUARY

PERSONAL CANOE AND KAYAK TRAINING.

Our Coaches can assist you with a personal development programme,

One to One coaching.

We will provide a personal development programme for you