This taster session gives you the opportunity to experience the sport of kayak canoeing. Our aim is that you will find this session fun, educational and safe, whetting the appetite for one of our skills or BCU Award courses.
Schools and youth groups - all participants in canoeing sessions will be accredited under the BCU Paddlepower scheme or work towards the "Star Award " accreditation scheme.
Adventure Day
Why not combine Kayak Canoeing with Mountain Biking, Orienteering or Team Building/Problem Solving exercises, Archery, Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Gorge Walking to create an Adventure Day of activities?
Kayak white water day
This day's course provides a gentle introduction to moving water techniques. The course syllabus will cover: interpretation of moving water, edging, ferry gliding, breaking in and out, surfing waves plus a discussion of personal and group safety equipment. Applicants should have had some previous canoeing experience.
See skill section for more information on a sample of river trips available.