Intro to kayaking
Date |
Course description | Venue | Times | |||||
1st June | Water confidence | Peterhead Swimming Pool | 7pm - 9pm | |||||
8th June |
Basic strokes | Peterhead Marina | 6:30pm - 9pm | |||||
15th June |
Basic strokes | Peterhead Marina | 6:30pm - 9pm | |||||
22nd June |
Rolling techniques | Peterhead Swimming Pool | 7pm - 9pm | |||||
29th June | Rescue | Peterhead Marina | 6:30pm - 9pm | |||||
2nd July | Moving water techniques | River Ugie - Peterhead | 9am - noon | |||||
6th July | Recap | Peterhead Marina | 6:30pm - 9pm | |||||
9th July | River Journey | River Dee - Aberdeenshire | 9am - 4pm |
This course is designed to give you a fun and safe introduction to kayaking. We'll will go through the basics stokes, advise you on clothing and safety equipment and teach you basic rescue techniques. You will do plenty of paddling and by the time we have completed 16 hour course you will have a good foundation to progress in the sport.
Initially we will concentrate on developing good paddling technique and water confidence, using the local marina, river and indoor pool. In particular we will look at:
Safety principles of the sport of kayaking |
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Basic kayaking strokes | ||
Rescue techniques |
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Moving water techniques |
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Journeying on sea, rivers, and white water |
Maximum instructor to paddler ratio of 1: 4
We will provide all the specialist equipment required - this includes cagoules, buoyancy aids, kayaks and paddles. A limited amount of wet-suits are available. However, if you already have your own, then do bring it. We advise you not to rush out and buy kit for the course, but use it as a chance to find out what would best suit your needs. The following list is a suggestion of what you should bring.
Tracksuit |
Food | ||||
T-shirt | Waterproof jacket | ||||
Towel |
Waterproof trousers | ||||
Hat |
Dry clothes for afterwards | ||||
Gloves |
Personal toiletries and medication | ||||
Swimming costume/ trunks | Hot drink | ||||
Old training shoes | Small amount of cash |
For further information on each aspect of the course please use the menus above.
Alternatively, you can
contact Richard Daniel for more information and a booking form on 07719 900661.