Kayak taster day's are designed for complete beginners, giving you an introduction to the art of paddling a closed cockpit kayak...........
Normally Run
from April to October, instruction is
on the Wye at Glasbury which offers a great
sheltered location with easy access to the river.
Kayaking can be exciting, adventurous, competitive
and recreational, our taster days encompasses all of
these with a health helping of fun and adventure.
After an introduction by your coach, who
is a qualified member of the British Canoe Union. He will get you
kited up with a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, helmet, paddle and of
course the kayak, your coach will take you through a
series of land based exercises, before getting on the
water.
kayaks
have moved on a long way and over the past few years,
boat designs have made boats more controllable and safer
to exit. You will spend the morning locally, learning
new skills and developing correct paddling techniques.
In the afternoon, the coaches will lead you on a short
expedition down river, to put your newly found skills
into practice. Throughout the day, the emphasis is placed
on safe, enjoyable fun through progressive teaching
and confidence building.
We also run BCU Star awards 1, 2, & 3 for both Kayaking and Open Canoeing. So if you have some experience and would like to further enhance your knowledge, and gain some star awards then our instructional staff will help to improve your skills and knowledge of Kayaking. Whether
it's a days kayaking, or open canoeing with or without
qualified instruction or a multi day canoe
expedition, to explore
the length and breadth of the river. (See
canoe hire section for further details). then we have what you need!
