Discover Canoeing

Overview

This two-day canoeing course is designed as a fun and thorough introduction to the sport. We’ll begin with an introduction to the equipment and boats followed by heading out on the water to learn the fundamentals.  

The course covers everything required to get you started in canoeing, from appropriate clothing and equipment to learning basic rescue skills. Both solo and tandem paddling will be explored, and by the end of the weekend, participants will have all the foundational skills needed to confidently continue in canoeing. 

 The goal is to enable students to competently handle an open boat solo and as part of a tandem team, employing the techniques required for a safe journey. 

The Objectives

You’ll be able to handle an open boat competently as part of a tandem team and solo, gaining the techniques and skills to facilitate a safe journey. 

What to Expect

On day one, you’ll have a course introduction and outline, we’ll issue your equipment and then get straight into learning the foundation strokes. On day two, you’ll have more coaching during a short journey, both solo and tandem. We finish with a course debrief and equipment return.

Experience Required

You should be water confident and able to swim.

How Should I Prepare?

You need to be fit enough to enjoy two full days of activity. You don’t need to do any other specific preparation, just bring your desire to learn some skills and how to enjoy open-boating safely.