Booking
Introduction to Kayaking
This course is run over eight sessions, starting in the warm environment of the Peterhead Swimming Pool then moving outdoors to flatwater kayaking.
Course Programme
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Course description | Venue | Times | ||||
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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 | ||||
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29th June | Rescue | Peterhead Marina | 6:30pm - 9pm | ||||
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2nd July | Moving water techniques | River Ugie - Peterhead | 9am - noon | ||||
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6th July | Recap | Peterhead Marina | 6:30pm - 9pm | ||||
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9th July | River Journey | River Dee - Aberdeenshire | 9am - 4pm |
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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Food | ||
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T-shirt | |
Waterproof jacket | ||
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Towel |
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Waterproof trousers | ||
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Hat |
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Dry clothes for afterwards | ||
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Gloves |
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Personal toiletries and medication | ||
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Swimming costume/ trunks | |
Hot drink | ||
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Old training shoes | |
Small amount of cash |
Maximum instructor to paddler ratio of 1: 4
Contact us for further information or you can download a booking form
Tel: 01779 474395
Mob: 07719 900661