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9th October 2026
Youth Beginner Kayak Course, ‘Discover’ Award, with Viking Kayak Club in Bedford.
This is a set of 3 sessions
Friday evening (9th October) 6:30pm (Equipment selection) & 8:15pm until 9:15pm (Robinson Swimming Pool)
Sunday morning (11th October) 10am until 12pm midday (on the river in Bedford)
Sunday morning (18th October) 10am until 12pm midday (on the river in Bedford)
This is a youth beginner kayak course provided by Viking Kayak Clubs own qualified Coaches and Instructors where you can experience your first session on the water; learning useful skills for an enjoyable and fun paddling experience. The course aims to provide you with the basic knowledge to enable you to safely get in and out of your boat, make it move 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.
Prices:
- Non-VKC member £90
- VKC Member £50
* A PaddleUK ‘Discover’ Award certificate is included, plus 4 week’s membership of Viking Kayak Club from the start of the course
* Non-members can combine membership of Viking Kayak Club with the reduced-rate course fees, please ask for details.
Equipment supplied – Craft, Paddle, Buoyancy Aid, Spray Deck, Safety Helmet, Dry cag (top)
This is a group course for 4-6 students. We need a minimum of 4 students to make the course viable.
Prerequisites
Candidates should be water confident and must 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.
Register for the course and get further details by contacting Andrew Bennett courses@vikingkayak.co.uk