Introduction to Paddlesport
Delivering high quality coaching, from beginners through to moving water personal performance awards.
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Learn the introductory paddlesport skills in either a kayak or open canoe, building on the fundamentals of paddlesport, posture, connectivity, power, feel. Transferring these fundamentals into the strokes used to paddle and manoeuvre the craft.
During the day we will look at the following to ensure to get the maximum out of the experience.
- Personal equipment – Correctly fitted buoyancy aid, correct fit of boat, paddle length
- Personal Paddling Skills – Lifting, carrying and launching, forward paddling, backward paddling and stopping the craft
- Rescue Skills – What do in the event of a capsize
All rescue skills will be performed at the end of the day and will be dependant upon prevailing weather conditions.
The day is delivered at a flat water (weather dependant) environment overseen by a qualified British Canoeing coach.
This course needs a minimum of 4 people to run, to discuss prices for individuals or less than 4 please contact us for a price at info@rockriver.co.uk
Please note that prices are for instruction and guiding only and do not include accommodation, transport and meal costs. We can provide recommendations for accommodation if required. By booking and paying a deposit you are accepting our Terms and Conditions. Please include your name in the payment reference and submit a booking form.
Why book with us?
Course Itinerary
The itinerary for the day can be built around your wants and needs of the discipline based upon your previous skills and experience. In general terms for someone who has very little knowledge of paddlesport the following sample itinerary will give a guide.
- Fundamentals of paddlesport, posture, connectivity, power, feel
- Personal equipment –
Correctly fitted buoyancy aid, correct fit of boat, paddle length - Personal Paddling Skills – Lifting, carrying and launching, forward paddling, backward paddling and stopping the craft
- Rescue Skills – What do in the event of a capsize
What's Included
- Fully qualified British Canoeing Coach
- Safety Equipment
What's Not Included
- Transport to and from the venue
- Accommodation if required
Course Kit List
You will need to supply all of your own equipment for the course including the following.
- Wetsuit/Dry Cag or Drysuit
- Bouyancy Aid
- Helmet
- Spraydeck
- Boat and Paddle
Fitness & Training
To get the best out of the course you should arrive fit and well. If you have any doubts about your fitness levels please do not hesitate to get in touch.