BACKGROUND INFO
This
course is designed to introduce novices to a range of skills and knowledge
required to begin kayaking and canoeing. The sessions will cover safety, paddle
strokes, equipment, capsizing etc.
VENUE
Abingdon
Lock. Parking by driving up lane next to Rye meadow car park (towards
kingfisher barn, but take left fork in road)
DATES
Tuesdays
OR Thursdays for 6 weeks 14th or 16th May
2019 to 18th 0r 20th
June. Working towards BC discover award.
TIMES
6:15
to 9:00 pm approx.
ABILITY
Should be 18 years or over and be able to swim
50 metres in your clothes.
EQUIPMENT
Boat,
paddle, buoyancy aid, helmet and spray deck will be provided. Please feel free
to bring your own if you have this equipment.
CLOTHING
To
paddle in: Neoprene shoes/wet-suit boots (not bulky trainers!), lightweight
windproof jacket, tracksuit or thermal trousers (or shorts if warm). Thermal
t-shirt, woolly jumper or fleece. YOU SHOULD BE PREPARED TO GET WET IN THESE
CLOTHES. Towel and change of clothes.
FACILITIES
Minimal
– We work from the riverbank, but we do have access to a toilet. There are no
changing facilities, so it is best to arrive changed for the river, with your
dry kit in a bag.
COACH
David
Mattingly– UKCC L2 Coach. Louise Royle – UKCC L3 Coach.
COST
£120.
This includes membership of KCC until Dec 2019.
CONTACT
Contact
Louise Royle to reserve a place. Spaces allocated on first come first reserved
basis.
e-mail:
kingfisher.adult@gmail.comTel 01235 847528