Explore Kayak is perfect for anyone who has made a start on learning to paddle a kayak and wants to develop their skills.

This is a 6 week course on Wednesday evenings 18:30-20:30.

Who is this course for?

T his course is for Forth Canoe Club members. You can join on eventbrite and membership is only £25. (Membership is essential, because this includes your insurance to paddle and use club equipment.)

More information on what is covered in a Paddle Explore course can be downloaded from the British Canoeing website here: https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddle-awards/

Location: all courses will run from our boathouse, situated on the bank of the Union Canal at the southern end of Harrison Road.

The nearest Postcode is Polwarth Church - EH11 1LU.

What you should bring with you:

You will need suitable clothing for kayaking (this is weather dependent, but could include a fleece, warm t-shirt/thermal, tracksuit trousers, cagoule/windproof, hat and towel). We encourage you to wear footwear in the kayaks, wet shoes or plimsolls are ideal. There are changing rooms & a toilet available during this time.

Contact

Contact our course admin at course.admin@forthcanoeclub.co.uk if you have any questions. We are volunteers, so do take the time to look through in the information to hand to ensure that your question is not answered elsewhere.

Why do I have to fill in all these forms?

We do need you to complete some details, including any medical info that the coach should know, and emergency contact info etc.

We appreciate it takes time to complete the forms but we have a requirement to provide our coaches with up to date information about the students they will be coaching - their needs, medical issues and emergency details - please work with us to give our coaches the information they need.

DATA USAGE

Forth Canoe Club will keep a record of members’ names and addresses and contact details on a computer accessible to members of the Forth Canoe Club Committee. Your record may be inspected by contacting the Membership Secretary. We are affiliated to Paddle Scotland and will pass on your data for insurance and membership statistics use. By signing up this course, you are agreeing for Forth Canoe Club to use your contact data in this way if necessary.

Explore Kayak - Develop your kayaking over 6 weekly sessions