Paddle Explore Award
Availability
31st May 2023
Location
Hewish Watersports Site.
Who is this for?
Anyoned aged 14+ can take part in this course. Please note that there is a minimum requirement of 4 participants. If we do not have 4 people booked onto a course, we will contact you to rearrange.
How do I book?
1. Choose your number of participants and then use the date selector to find the date.
2. Once you have booked onto our course you will need to become a British Canoeing Member at the following address: https://members.britishcanoeing.org.uk/. Choose the "on the water" option.
3. Next, you will need to register for the course on the British Canoeing website before sending British Canoeing Membership Number to info@mendip.co.uk
Course content
This course will allow you to explore knowledge, skills and gain experiences in kayaks, canoes and/or paddleboards. You can choose to try all craft or stick to one. You will cover:
-Getting Ready
-At the Venue
-On the Water
-Safety and rescue
-After the Session
-Future Development
There is no assessment but your coach will work with you to agree on a development plan! Click here to find out more about the course content.
What's next?
The Paddlesport Instructor Award and the Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Award are the next awards to consider taking part in.
What should I bring to the course?
We will provide all boats and safety equipment. You are welcome to bring your own boats and own safety equipment if you have them. You are likely to get wet so wear appropriate clothes and bring a spare pair of clothes and a towel. If you own a wet suit or a dry suit, we recommend bringing this.
Funding
If you are a member of a canoe club, you may be entitled to some support from them or from British Canoeing. Contact the treasurer of your club or the Paddlesport Development Officier for your region.
