The Canadian canoe is a lightweight, mostly open-top boat, where you sit or kneel to move forward with single-blade paddles. Canadians, like kayaks, are a type of canoe, and depending on model and design, have sufficient space for baggage and passengers.
Whether you’re an experienced paddler looking for a new club, or you paddle for fun and just want to try something different, you’ll find us friendly and inclusive.
Get in Touch with the Section Leader – Shaun Bower at opencanadiancanoe@vikingkayak.co.uk if you would like to try Canadian Canoeing.
Upcoming Open Canadian Events
We occasionally run specific events and courses for Canadian canoes. Details will be shown below if any events are coming up.
Jul 31 Wed 
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:
- 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 Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk
Aug 7 Wed 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:
- 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 Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk
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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:
- 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 Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk
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:
- 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 Gemma Rogers membership@vikingkayak.co.uk