Do you provide buoyancy aids?

No, please bring your own, you won't be allowed to race without one.

How long is the course?

It varies a bit depending on the weather but it's about 10 to 15 minutes of paddling. We try and keep it fun but just long enough to make it worthwhile.

What tools do I need?

As a bare minimum you'll need a saw, a hammer, a screwdriver and a skeleton gun to get the glue out of the tube. You can however bring any hand tools you like but they must be battery powered.

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Thu, Sep 18, 19:00
The Cumberland Hotel Bournemouth • Boscombe
£22.38
SWCPA/YHA Swanage
Fri, Oct 3, 13:00
YHA Swanage • Swanage
Free
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Sat, Aug 23, 19:00
Poole Quay Boat Haven • Poole
£30
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Wed, Aug 27, 15:00
South Haven Close Viewpoint • Poole
Free
AR TROPICAL BOAT PARTY
Mon, Aug 25, 10:00
Poole Quay Boat Haven • Poole
£24.54
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Sun, Sep 7, 12:00
Master Builder's House Hotel, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, UK • Beaulieu
Free
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Sat, Aug 23, 10:30
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£4
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Thu, Sep 18, 10:30
Brockenhurst Community Hub • Brockenhurst
Free
The silent Swan session
Sat, Sep 6, 16:00
The Swan Lyndhurst • Lyndhurst
£11.55
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Wed, Oct 8, 11:00
PO38 2LY • Niton
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