Let's Paddle - Introduction to canoeing
Event Information
About this event
This event is part of our Let's Paddle programme to encourage everyone to come down and enjoy their local canal or river, blue spaces. Why not take advantage of our free activities!
Would you like to learn to canoe? Being out on the water under your own steam is a great way to introduce a change of pace to your week and to de-stress.
Your instructor will keep you safe, help you gain confidence in the canoe and teach you how to make it go where you want it to. You will start by getting used to being on the water and moving the boat around with a tandem partner (socially distanced) then you will progress to heading off on a mini journey.
You will not need to bring any specialist equipment just turn up in warm fleecy layers with an old pair of shoes or trainers. Dress accordingly but avoid heavy jogger type material as if this gets wet it gets heavy and is uncomfortable.
This is part of a programme that will run every Wednesday in May. It will be delivered by a fully qualified instructor - Only 8 spaces available for each session - book early to avoid disappointment. Each session will last for approx. 60-90mins.
- Wednesday 12th May
- Wednesday 19th May
- Wednesday 26th May
This is a bookable event - only registered attendees will be allowed to take part.
We ask that you only attend this activity if you and your household have NOT experienced any covid symptoms in the past 7 days, are awaiting a test, or have been told to self isolate. If you cannot attend for any reason please let us know and we will cancel your place.
Organiser Canal & River Trust East Midlands
Organiser of Let's Paddle - Introduction to canoeing
We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways, because we believe that life is better by water.
Our research shows that spending time by water, whether it be your lunchbreak, daily commute or just a weekend stroll, really can make us feel happier and healthier.
With ever increasing rates of obesity, stress and declining mental health in the UK, we are uniquely placed to make a significant contribution to improving the wellbeing of millions of people. Our canals and rivers run through some of the most heavily populated communities in England and Wales, providing accessible green and blue space where it’s needed the most.
That’s why, here at the Trust, we're working with volunteers and communities across England and Wales to transform canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better. We know this will bring wellbeing opportunities to millions.
Our work involves not only looking after our waterways, but promoting them widely to the eight million plus people who have waterways on their doorstep so that many more people benefit from our free, accessible and local source of wellbeing.
We have a range of events which you will be able to take part in around your local waterways.
