Canoeing is a great introduction to paddlesport, the boats are stable and spacious and having two people in each craft makes this a very sociable paddling experience. A canoe session can be tailored to suit a variety of outcomes and allow us to develop team related aims and objectives. This can be achieved on a flat water lake or as part of a journey along the canal or river.
During each session we focus on specific skills and teamwork as well as playing fun interactive games.
Sessions often finish with everyone getting very wet!
Venturing Out is an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and offers Canoeing as a mode of travel. For more information see the DofE Section
Paddlepower is an exciting scheme that has been designed to meet the needs of young people. It’s colourful and youth centred approach aims to:
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Encourage more young people to come into and stay in the sport
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Provide progression and reward achievement in a wide range of topics
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Show them all aspects of the sport – both competitive and adventurous
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Provide signposts into Clubs where their skills and development can be nurtured
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Provide a flexible structure for delivery according to venue/situation
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The scheme has recently been revised and now comprises of 5 Awards to support a young paddler’s introduction and progress in Paddlesport.
The Paddlesport Start Award is designed to provide a framework for a paddlers first session. It is very much an encouragement award and can be used by coaches who offer taster sessions, or as a first session of a series. It is an adult version of Paddlepower start.
The BCU One Star is a flat water award that demonstrates an individual has basic boat control and foundation skills.The one star can be taken in any kind of paddlesport craft (e.g. sit-on-top, slalom C2, polo boat, sea kayak, racing canoe etc.)
The BCU Two Star is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddlesport skills on flat water. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience, creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact.
Course Dates - Adult
Course Dates - Children
