Beginners Courses for Whitewater and Seakayaking Spring 2025
River Beginners Course – 7th October to 2nd November 2025
Sea Kayak Beginners Course – 4th November to 29th November 2025
These Courses are for people with no, or very little kayaking experience who wish to get involved with kayaking. Participants will learn the basic skills required to control their kayak, be made aware of the hazards that exist and how to deal with them. They will gain knowledge about the equipment used. While we can’t teach you how to have fun, there will be heaps of chances to have a good time! It involves:
- Learning basic safety skills in the pool
- Paddling techniques for flat water, moving water & river running skills, delivered by experienced instructors
- Plus a further club trip with instructors, either sea kayaking or river kayaking.
- Free use of Club hire equipment for 6 weeks from the first pool session
WHITE WATER BEGINNERS COURSE
Minimum age: 12 years
The rivers will progress up to grade 2 with an option 2+
SEA KAYAK BEGINNERS COURSE
Minimum age: 16 years
