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Intro to kayaking

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Date

   Course description   Venue   Times
                 
Bullet point   1st June   Water confidence   Peterhead Swimming Pool   7pm - 9pm
                 
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8th June

   Basic strokes   Peterhead Marina   6:30pm - 9pm
                 
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15th June

   Basic strokes   Peterhead Marina   6:30pm - 9pm
                 
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22nd June

  Rolling techniques   Peterhead Swimming Pool   7pm - 9pm
                 
Bullet point   29th June   Rescue   Peterhead Marina   6:30pm - 9pm
                 
Bullet point   2nd July   Moving water techniques   River Ugie - Peterhead   9am - noon
                 
Bullet point   6th July   Recap   Peterhead Marina   6:30pm - 9pm
                 
Bullet point   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:

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Safety principles of the sport of kayaking
     
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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.

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Tracksuit

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Towel

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Hat

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Gloves

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Bullet point   Swimming costume/ trunks Bullet point   Hot drink
           
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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.