Adult and family kayaking and canoeing at Southmere

Text Box: Look no further for the ultimate paddling experience! We run a full programme of kayaking and canoeing courses at the Centre all of which are a great way to get afloat. They are held on Saturdays, last 2 weeks and are part of the British Canoe Union (BCU)’s national training scheme. Learn to Paddle An introduction to paddling a canoe or kayak which can lead to the BCU 1 Star Award. The course covers foundation skills and provides the opportunity to try a variety of boats. DATES: Course start dates are: May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, Sept 4th, Oct 2nd 2010. TIMES: Saturdays 10:00 to 16.00 Improve your Kayaking and Canoeing These courses are for those with some experience of the sport or already holding the BCU 1 Star Award. We use a variety of craft in which you will be taught the necessary skills to progress towards the BCU 2 & 3 Star Awards. DATES: Course start dates are: May 15th, June 19th, July 17th, Sept 18th, Oct 16th 2010. TIMES: Saturdays 10.00 to 16.00 3 Star Touring or 3 Star White Water Kayak We can train and assess paddlers for the BCU 3 Star Touring award in kayaks or canoes or the 3 Star WW kayak award, an award based around a paddler's personal skills on white water. Dates: By arrangement Times: By arrangement Foundation Safety & Rescue Training We can also train and assess paddlers for the BCU Foundation Safety & Rescue Training course, a course involving lots of rescues and getting wet! Dates: By arrangement Times: By arrangement Trips Trips take place once a month, on Sundays throughout the year. We go to many venues including: the Nene white water course, the River Thames and the nearby River Medway, giving our students a taste of many types of paddling from flat-water touring to the thrill of white water. Enjoyable in their own right, these trips also fulfil the journeying requirements of the BCU 1, 2 & 3 Star Awards. We also run white water training courses up to and including the BCU 3 Star WW Award and end the season with a weekend away paddling the white water rivers of usually North Wales or Devon. Fees Saturday courses: Greenwich Higher Saver Card holder               £70.00 Greenwich Borough resident                             £80.00 Non Borough resident                                        £90.00 Day trips                                                              £60.00 General All our students must be confident on, in and around water. Although outdoor activities sometimes require a degree of physical fitness, we are able to cater for all abilities. If you have any doubt concerning your ability, please telephone the Centre for advice on 020 8310 2452. All of our sessions are under the direction of suitably qualified instructors. To view our entire adult programme or to apply to join a course click on the following links: