Youth Beginner Kayak Course, ‘Discover’ Award
The course runs for four Wednesday evenings: 29th May, 5th June, 12th June, 26th June
Course Information
This is a youth beginner kayak course where you can experience your first session on the water; learning useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience.
The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to safely get in and out of your boat, move it, and return to your start point. We’ll have lots of activities during the sessions to make it a fun environment to learn kayaking.
Aimed at ages from 9 to 13/14 years
This Award allows you to develop your decision-making and practical skills, taking you on the next steps towards becoming a proficient and independent paddler.
Learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of the factors, which affect your paddling.
Pricing per person:
- Non-VKC member £90
- VKC Member £50
If you are not a member you can join the course for the member’s price if you also purchase a club membership. This gives you a £40 discount per person.
Prerequisites:
All paddlers attending the course must be water-confident and be able to swim. Minimum age is 9 years old.
If you have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) please let us know during the booking process.
Booking Information
If you would like to book a place for your child/ children, follow these steps:
- Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information.
- Visit the VKC Store, choose the course from the list, select how many places you need and check out.
Further details are available by contacting Andrew Bennett courses@vikingkayak.co.uk or Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk