Calendar

Jul
31
Wed
Beginner Canadian Canoe Course @ Viking Kayak Club
Jul 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beginner Canadian Canoe Course @ Viking Kayak Club

Beginner Canoe Course, ‘Discover’ Award

The course runs for four consecutive Wednesday evenings: 17th, 24th, 31st July and August 7th

Course Information

This is a beginner Canadian Canoe course where you can experience your first session on the water and learn useful paddling skills.

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to get in and out of your canoe safely, move it, and return to your starting point. We’ll have lots of activities during the sessions to make it a fun environment to learn canoeing.

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 understanding 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:

  1. Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information.
  2. 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 Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk

Aug
4
Sun
Family Beginner Kayak ‘Discover’ course
Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Course Information

This course is aimed at families, who want to learn to paddle together, or adults. You will experience your first session on the water, in a safe environment with experienced paddle leaders, and learn useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience.

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move and return to your start point.

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, while understanding the factors that affect your paddling.

Equipment supplied by Viking Kayak Club: Craft, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Spray Deck, Safety Helmet, Dry cag (top).

You will gain a Paddling UK ‘Discover’ Award certificate plus 4 weeks’ membership of Viking Kayak Club from the start of the course to try out your new skills on a club night.

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 you or your family, follow these steps:

  1. Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information. Only paddlers who have pre-registered can join the course on the day.
  2. Visit the VKC Store, choose the course date from the list, select how many places you need and check out.

Got any questions?

If you have any questions or need any help, get in touch with Andrew Bennett courses@vikingkayak.co.uk or Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk

Aug
7
Wed
Beginner Canadian Canoe Course @ Viking Kayak Club
Aug 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Beginner Canadian Canoe Course @ Viking Kayak Club

Beginner Canoe Course, ‘Discover’ Award

The course runs for four consecutive Wednesday evenings: 17th, 24th, 31st July and August 7th

Course Information

This is a beginner Canadian Canoe course where you can experience your first session on the water and learn useful paddling skills.

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to get in and out of your canoe safely, move it, and return to your starting point. We’ll have lots of activities during the sessions to make it a fun environment to learn canoeing.

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 understanding 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:

  1. Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information.
  2. 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 Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk

Sep
15
Sun
Beginner ‘Discover’ Kayak course @ VKC clubhouse
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Course Information

This course is aimed at families, who want to learn to paddle together, or adults. You will experience your first session on the water, in a safe environment with experienced paddle leaders, and learn useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience.

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move and return to your start point.

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, while understanding the factors that affect your paddling.

Equipment supplied by Viking Kayak Club: Craft, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Spray Deck, Safety Helmet, Dry cag (top).

You will gain a Paddling UK ‘Discover’ Award certificate plus 4 weeks’ membership of Viking Kayak Club from the start of the course to try out your new skills on a club night.

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 family, follow these steps:

  1. Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information. Only paddlers who have pre-registered can join the course on the day.
  2. Visit the VKC Store, choose the course date from the list, select how many places you need and check out.

Got any questions?

Please see our Course FAQs

If you have any questions or need any help, get in touch with Andrew Bennett courses@vikingkayak.co.uk or Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk

Nov
23
Sat
2-day Outdoor First Aid Course
Nov 23 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Held over a weekend at Viking Kayak Club for Viking members only.

10 places available

Currently this course is FULL

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Nov
24
Sun
2-day Outdoor First Aid Course
Nov 24 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Held over a weekend at Viking Kayak Club for Viking members only.

10 places available

Currently this course is FULL

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Jan
25
Sat
2-Day Outdoor First Aid course
Jan 25 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Held over a weekend at Viking Kayak Club for Viking members only.

10 places available

Members are currently invited to apply for a place

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Jan
26
Sun
2-Day Outdoor First Aid course
Jan 26 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Held over a weekend at Viking Kayak Club for Viking members only.

10 places available

Members are currently invited to apply for a place

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May
24
Sat
Family Beginner Kayak ‘Discover’ course @ VKC club Bedford
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Course Information

This course is aimed at families, who want to learn to paddle together, or adults. You will experience your first session on the water, in a safe environment with experienced paddle leaders, and learn useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience.

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move and return to your start point.

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, while understanding the factors that affect your paddling.

Equipment supplied by Viking Kayak Club: Craft, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Spray Deck, Safety Helmet, Dry cag (top).

You will gain a PaddleUK ‘Discover’ Award certificate plus 4 weeks’ membership of Viking Kayak Club from the start of the course to try out your new skills on a club night.

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 you or your family, follow these steps:

  1. Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information. Only paddlers who have pre-registered can join the course on the day.
  2. Visit the VKC Store, choose the course date from the list, select how many places you need and check out.

Got any questions?

If you have any questions or need any help, get in touch with Andrew Bennett courses@vikingkayak.co.uk or Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk

 

Jun
21
Sat
Beginner Kayak Course ‘Discover’ Award – Day Course @ Viking Kayak Club
Jun 21 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Course Information

This course is aimed at families, who want to learn to paddle together, or adults. You will experience your first session on the water, in a safe environment with experienced paddle leaders, and learn useful skills for an enjoyable paddling experience.

The course aims to provide the basic knowledge to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move and return to your start point.

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, while understanding the factors that affect your paddling.

Equipment supplied by Viking Kayak Club: Craft, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Spray Deck, Safety Helmet, Dry cag (top).

You will gain a Paddling UK ‘Discover’ Award certificate plus 4 weeks’ membership of Viking Kayak Club from the start of the course to try out your new skills on a club night.

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 you or your family, follow these steps:

  1. Register each paddler’s details as ad-hoc paddlers here, so we have each paddler’s details including medical and emergency contact information. Only paddlers who have pre-registered can join the course on the day.
  2. Visit the VKC Store, choose the course date from the list, select how many places you need and check out.

Got any questions?

If you have any questions or need any help, get in touch with Andrew Bennett courses@vikingkayak.co.uk or Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk