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Kayaking 'Start' courses for 2024


We are running our latest series of kayaking courses for 2024

From April to June


Who is it for?

This course is designed for new or novice kayakers wanting the opportunity to try out kaying, learn basic kayaking skills awarness of safety, and familiarise yourself with the club and some of its members.


We require people to go on the 'Start' course before committing themselves to the 'Beginners' course. Kayaking requires a degree of physical dexterity and the 'Start' course gives you the opportunity to experience this before committing to a full course.


Dates

We have 4 dates available with 12 places on each day. Places will be allocated on a 1st come basis.

Actual timings and dates maybe subject to change due to weather conditions etc.


  • Saturday - April 27th - 8.30am-12.00pm

  • Wednesday - May 1st - 6.00pm - 8.00pm

  • Saturday - June 1st  - 8.30am-12.00pm

  • Sunday - June 9th - 9.30am-12.30pm

Cost

The cost of the course is £40 pp

Payment by BACS to be made before the course. 

    

Prices may be modified for couples/families who wish to participate.

Please contact Caroline NCC_SUP@hotmail.com to arrange


Criteria

  • 18yrs or over

  • Children above the age of 14 will be allowed on the course if accompanied by parent/carer

  • You must be able to swim 50m in light clothing (without a buoyancy aid)

  • No previous experience is required


What should I bring?

  • Please wear suitable clothing for being in the water.

  • Wet shoes/neoprene wet socks if you have them. Light pumps will work as long as they are ok to get wet. Leggings/shorts (appropriate for the weather), t-shirt, long or short sleeved, windproof jacket and thin but warm tops/trousers.

  • It is better to have a few thin layers rather than one thick layer·

  • You may get wet, please bring a change of clothes

  • Please bring water and energy snacks (Water refills from NCC kitchen and warm drinks)


What's Provided:

  • Kayak

  • Paddle

  • Buoyancy Aid


What you will get from this course

  • Paddle UK 'Start' award



How do I book?

Register via the events link on the home page https://www.newburycanoeclub.co.uk/ 

On confirmation of registration make payment via BACS of £40


Account name: Newbury Canoe Club

Sort Code: 30-95-89

Account Number: 45987168

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Cancellation

If you are unable to attend the course you may cancel up to 5 days prior to the date 

You will  have the option of rearranging for an alternative date upon availability, or receive a full refund.

If you cancel within 5 days a refund will only be made if we are able to fill your space. You may transfer your place with a friend. 



Becoming a paddler

We encourage all paddlers to obtain a British Canoeing On the Water membership where you can register your awards, which includes a waterways licence and insurance to paddle over 4,500km of river navigations and canals across England and Wales.

If you wish to further your paddling skills into kayaking, the club run a series of beginner's course's throughout the summer. On completion of the the 'Discover' course you will have 1 years free membership of the club. Instructors are unpaid club volunteers and on joining the club we similarly expect people to volunteer to help.


As a member of NCC you will get to continue developing kayaking skills, meet other like-minded members and become part of our growing paddling community. You will be able to use club equipment or store your own.





For all course enquiries please contact Caroline Read


To explore other course available including SUP and Discover awards go to https://www.newburycanoeclub.co.uk/





For more information regarding British Canoeing awards go to


For all other information regarding British Canoeing and its membership, they are now rebranded as Paddle UK








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