Kayaking
Taster Session
These single person canoes are great for all ages. The session will begin with a land based introduction to your kayak and a safety talk. Your instructor will take the group through basic paddling skills helping individuals progress throughout the session. A variety of games and activities will provide plenty of entertainment and help the group gain confidence on the water. All participants must wear a buoyancy aid throughout the session; these will be fitted and checked by our qualified and experienced staff. Participants should provide some footwear for use in the water and a change of clothing.
Paddle Power
Paddle Power is part of a scheme that has been recently revised and now comprises of 5 awards to support a young paddler’s introduction and progress in paddle sport. The scheme is aimed at people up to the age of 14 and is directly related to the B.C.U. star awards.
Completion of the star adwards gives paddlers a confident and safe approach to a lifetime of kayaking fun.
Paddle Power Start
An entry level award suitable for taster sessions or as part of a series of sessions (equivalent to BCU Discovery Award)
Course Duration: 6 x 1hr 45mins sessions
The new BCU star awards have been designed to suit most paddlers aged 16 or over.
1 star award
A combined Canoe and Kayak skills test that acts as a clear stepping stone to become a paddler. Designed as a basic award, the one star is the level people would typically reach after an introductory course of six hours quality water time
Previous Experience: Must be water confident and ideally should be able to swim. This is desirable but not essential. If under 14 the learning programme of Paddle Power might be more appropriate.
Course Duration: 8hrs total (split over 2x 4hr days)
2 Star Award Training (New Syllabus)
Combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddle sport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment.
Previous Experience: Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak. (1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
Course Duration: 2 days
2 Star Award Assessment (New Syllabus)
Combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddle-sport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in
Preparation for assessment.
Previous Experience: Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.
(1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
Course Duration: 1 day
3 Star Award Training (New Syllabus)
The three star courses are discipline specific, and take your kayak or open canoe skills to a high level, showing competent paddling skills on flat or white water.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in preparation for assessment.
Previous Experience: Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak. (1 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
Course Duration: 2 days
3 Star Award Assessment (New Syllabus)
Combined canoe and kayak skills test that acts as an encouragement award and is the pre-requisite for the BCU level 1 and 2 certificates in coaching paddle-sport.
Completion of the training course will lead to a personalised action plan in
Preparation for assessment.
Previous Experience: Competent flat water paddler in both canoe and kayak.
(2 star skills, though the award itself is not a requirement).
Course Duration: 1 day
White Water Introduction
A day kayaking on white water with an experienced instructor, the location is dependant on the weather and your skill level.
