Canoeing/Kayaking Experiences and Courses with Edgbaston Watersports
Activity Summary
From a beginning almost as old as mankind, when the kayak or canoe was part of the process of survival, to the present day, when boundaries of exploration are being rolled back, canoeing is a sport rich in potential for young and old – the adventurous and the less adventurous.
Location
Group Size
See below as some courses have minimum number of participants.
Session Time and Availability
Option 1 (2 1/2 hours) – Designed for the absolute beginner, discover how much fun paddlesport can be. This session can be taken as a taster session, and also forms the first of 3 modules leading to the BCU 1 Star Award should you wish to carry on.
Option 2 (2 1/2 hours) – Aims to provide a safe and fun environment to build up paddling confidence and introduce the concepts of forwards, backwards, sideways, turning and steering in a variety of boats.
Option 3 (All Day) – Aims to improve confidence of all points of paddlesport for the BCU 1 Star Award.
2011 Dates
25th & 26th June
23rd & 24th July
20th & 21st August
10th & 11th September
15th & 16th October
12th & 13th November
Requirements
Please bring a change of clothes & footwear to go onto the water plus additional warm clothes for the weather conditions
Restrictions
Young people under 16 years should be accompanied by a responsible adult (over 18 years). The minimum age for attending a paddle-sport course is 12 years.
All courses are subject to sufficient numbers and suitable weather conditions and are non-residential.
Price – All prices include professional instruction and safety equipment
Option 1 : (2 1/2 hours ) Designed for the absolute beginner, discover how much fun paddlesport can be. This session can be taken as a taster session and also forms the first of 3 modules leading to the BCU 1 Star Award should you wish to carry on.
Course usually runs on a Saturday Morning:£40.00 per person
Option 2: (2 1/2 hours) : Aims to provide a safe and fun environment to build up paddling confidence and introduce the concepts of forwards, backwards, sideways, turning and steering in a variety of boats.
Course usually runs on a Saturday afternoon: Cost: £40.00 per person
Option 3: Aims to improve confidence of all points of paddlesport for the BCU 1 Star Award
Course usually runs all day Sunday Cost: £80.00 per person
Option 4: All of the 3 above options for just £140.00
