3 August 2024 CONTINUATION SKILLS KAYAK COURSE
3 August 2024 CONTINUATION SKILLS KAYAK COURSE
This course is for those wanting to achieve their Discover Award
1 day, 10am-5pm Age: 18+ Cost: £65
This is a 1-day course, see below for full details of what the course entails
Paddlecraft: Kayaks (we supply the craft or you can bring your own)
The course takes place on The Royal Military Canal located between Hythe and Seabrook.
Minimum of 3 participants for the course to run, maximum 8 participants.
Arrive 15 minutes before the session time to get kitted out (we provide all the equipment)
Please read our Social Distancing page, note that our changing rooms are currently closed
Paddlers will need to bring your own lunch and drinks
£6 fee for certificate at the end of the course, if you pass the assessment. This is in addition to your course fee.
10am - 5pm (PPA 'Discover')
Continued coaching of efficient forward paddling
Support strokes to prevent capsize
Supportive turning strokes
Edging kayak to assist turning
Moving sideways
Continued rescues recovery of another paddler back to their craft
Rescues from the bank of a paddler
Day Trip carrying equipment for the day
Further Safety Equipment
Where and when to paddle
There will also be conversations throughout on; Access, Environmental considerations, Weather and Water websites, Paddlecraft design etc.
If you have any questions about booking, be sure to contact us.
Note: Our Centre is located on Prince’s Parade, and is in view of the seafront. If driving from Folkestone, turn left onto Prince’s Parade and Seapoint will be the second turning on your right, the car park is signposted. There is pay and display parking in the carpark adjacent to the centre, metred parking is also available on Prince’s Parade (free of charge over the Winter months, subject to change).