Wetsuits can be hired for £2 per session. All you need to bring are shoes suitable for getting wet.
Paddlepower is an exciting scheme aimed at young people. Its colourful and youth-centred approach aims to:
- Encourage more young people to take up kayaking
- Provide progression and reward achievement in a wide range of topics
- Introduce learners to all aspects of the sport – both competitive and adventurous
- Signpost learners to local clubs where their skills and development can be nurtured.
The Paddlepower Awards
Paddlepower Start
An entry level award suitable for taster sessions or as part of a series of sessions.
Paddlepower Passport
Four progressive levels based on 24 topics which can be grouped into Safety Awareness, Paddling Skills, Varied Experiences, and Supporting Knowledge. The award is equivalent to 1 Star.
Paddlepower Discover
This follows on from Passport with a further 4 levels to take the young paddler to equivalent of 2 star standard.
Paddlepower Explore
Three different levels take the paddler on an extensive journey exploring the great variety of paddlesport activities, with topics focused on participation in events and journeys in the competitive and non-competitive disciplines.
Paddlepower Excel
Three levels to test the paddler on all elements of paddlesport including being responsible for self and others, participation in journeys, coaching sessions, training, events/competitions in a variety of disciplines, background knowledge of the sport; access, rules, environmental, nutrition and goal setting.