Want to try kayaking/ canoeing? Then opt for this one day introduction session.

• Duration: a one-day course run on the Saturday and is 4 hours in duration.
• Who is it for? this is aimed at complete beginners who want to try paddlesports.
• Course aims: to provide you with a basic understanding of closed cockpit kayaking and open canoeing it covers launching, paddling forwards and backwards, safe capsizing and a variety of useful paddle strokes.
• Qualifications: no qualifications for the 1 day course - convert to the two day course and a BCU 1-Star certificate is awarded on completion of the 2 day course.
• Options on completion: those that opt to do the second day then have the option to hire equipment for personal paddling and improving sessions.
• What's included: all equipment provided (kayak/canoe, wetsuit, buoyancy aid).
• Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

Our all new BCU Start Kayaking/Canoeing Course has been created to provide you with an introduction to a range of paddling skills both for closed cockpit kayaks and open canoeing. We'll get you on the water using some of the latest equipment and the most up to date BCU coaching techniques. You'll discover the fundamentals of paddling that are both fun and challenging.

• Duration: a two-part 8 hour course held over a weekend - four hours per day.
• Who is it for? designed for complete beginners,
• Course aims: this course introduces the basic elements of closed cockpit kayaking and open canoeing it covers launching, paddling forwards and backwards, safe capsizing and a variety of useful paddle strokes.
• Qualifications: a BCU qualification is awarded on completion of the course.
• What's included: all equipment is provided during the course (kayak, canoe, wetsuit, buoyancy aid).
• Options on completion: on completion of this course, equipment hire is available for personal paddling, and improving sessions.
• Weekday Courses: can't do weekends? This course can be run as a series of drop-in clinics during the week (term-time only, see prices below).
• Personal tuition: prefer to learn alone at your own pace? This course can be run one-on-one during the week in a series of sessions (see prices below).
• Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

Prerequisites – None.

Our all new BCU 2 Star Paddling is an improvement award that covers the basic strokes and techniques on flat water and designed for people who have completed a beginners course, and spent some extra time on the water practicing but want to further their skills and knowledge. Again using a range of equipment including open canoes and closed cockpit kayaks, the emphasis is on creating the desired movement of the boat through developing an understanding of cause and effect rather than concentrating on rigidly defined strokes. This course really helps develop your paddling experience and confidence. Solo performance at 2 Star level is required for attending a course for the qualification of Level 1 Coach.

• Duration: a two-part, 8 hour course held over a weekend -four hours per day.
• Course aims: this course teaches improved paddle strokes, more advanced capsize technique and methods of rescue.
• Qualifications: BCU qualification is awarded on completion of course, once the candidate has completed an extended trip.
• What's included: all equipment is provided on the course (kayak, canoe, wetsuit, buoyancy aid).
• Options on completion: equipment hire is available for personal paddling, and improving sessions.
• Additional info: links with a local Canoe club provide opportunities for river trips.
• Personal tuition: can't do weekends? Prefer to learn alone? This course can be run one-on-one during the week in a series of sessions.
• Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

Prerequisites – Candidates should have a minimum of BCU 1-Star or equivalent. Where a candidate does not hold this award a small cross-section of 1 Star techniques will be incorporated at the assessor’s discretion.

Book the two above courses together as a package and save £35.00

Foundation Safety & Rescue Training Course - this FSRT course is run in conjunction with level One and Two Coach Training Courses (subject to demand) usually over 1 full day from 9.30 am Until finish.

• Duration: this course runs over 1 full day.
• Who is it for? fundamentally this course is designed for all paddlers irrespective of craft.
• Course aims: the objective is to teach simple and safe skills that can be applied appropriately; to provide the student with the key safety and rescue skills required to operate safely in a sheltered water environment and to be able to deal with common emergencies.
• Qualifications: it is a prerequisite for level One & Two BCU Coach courses.
• Provisional Course Enquiry: use this option if you wish make a course enquiry otherwise book course below.

Do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Book a personal tuition weekday course session with one of our qualified instructors and get one-on-one coaching. This course includes a minimum 4 hour tuition and 4 hours supervised hire time.

Do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Book a personal tuition session with one of our qualified instructors and get one-on-one coaching for either a one or two hour session. These sessions are perfect for adults and are an ideal way to learn for the complete novice or to improve your skills.

Feeling rusty since your last course? Try our Sunday morning refresher courses and brush up on your skills. Runs 9.30 - 11.30am.