Canoe Pathway

All pathways are designed to to let you take control of your development. You should where possible track your own progress and make requests to the coaching team on Slack to deliver the sessions you would like to complete.

Our canoe pathway is designed for beginners and intermediates. If you have never been in a canoe before then start at the beginning. If you have had some formal coaching or lessons and a little experience then look at the sessions below and identify where you need to start. If in doubt, please speak to one of our coaches.

Session: C1 - Beginners

Who is it for?

This session is for those new to canoeing.

What will I learn?

Expect to learn the basics about the equipment you are using and how to get in a boat, paddling in a straight line and turn.

Session: C2.1 - Improvers

Who is it for?

Anyone who knows about the equipment they are using and can paddle in a straight line and turn.

What will I learn?

Now that you have the basics mastered, let us show you some helpful paddlestrokes and how to engage your boat.

Session: C2.2 - Rescues

Who is it for?

Anyone that does not know how to rescue themselves or another canoe if they should fall in.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to stay safe on the water and how to keep those around you safe.

Session: C3.1 - Progression

Who is it for?

Those looking to move on from coached/led paddling to more independant skills.

What will I learn?

This session will start to prepare you for more advanced skills, giving you the tools to take control of your learning and be more independant.

Session: C3.2 - River Trip

Who is it for?

Those looking to move on from coached/led paddling to more independant skills.

What will I learn?

How to transition what you have leaned from the lake to the river and skills that will enable you to practive and improve or your own or as part of a peer group.