Taster Sessions
Wanting to learn to Kayak — EXCELLENT — We have monthly Taster Sessions.
DATES
26th April / 24th May / 21st June / 19th July / 23rd August / 20th September / 25th October / 22nd November
NOTE – Each paddler must be registered individually, but if you are a parent registering on behalf of multiple children you may reuse the same email address and contact number.
Clothing
Bring a change of clothes
Changing rooms and showers are available
Wear appropriate clothing for the weather that day - A Cagoule and Hat and Gloves if cold and windy
Wear light-soled shoes – wet / beach shoes are ideal but trainers will be fine
Itinerary
Arrival and registration at 8.30am
Short land-based explanation / demonstration of correct Paddling technique
Kit you out with the equipment
How to get in and out of a boat
The Safety briefing
Time on the water
HAVE FUN
Put the boats and kit away.
Showers and change
What happens after the Taster?
Following on from each Taster we will invite you to become a member of the Club and ask you to pay the subscription relevant at that time.Â
Once a member we will then invite you to return the following week (if you are available) to take part in a 3 week introductory training course. (if you cannot make the next week don’t worry we understand we all have busy lives)Â
You do not need to sign up to this course at this stage, we will send you information about this after the Taster day.
These 3 start-up sessions are free as you will have become a member of the Club. After these 3 weeks we will then wish to transfer you to either the Adult or Junior coaching session groups we also operate on Saturday morning at Southampton Canoe Club.
We coach, train and compete in sprint and marathon canoe racing and hold regular taster sessions and beginners courses.
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