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Canoe / Kayak Training CoursesPCC Kayak Beginner/Improvers Training Courses Our courses run October to December, and February to April and include Eight sessions in the comfort and safety of Torbay Leisure Centre Swimming pool plus two full days on the sea. We are now accepting bookings for the course starting February 2025. Please get Contact Us if you are interested.
Course Aims
To provide a structured introduction to kayaking and paddle sports. The course
is targeted to provide the students with the skill set to exceed the British
Canoeing Award ‘Discovery’ syllabus in kayaking.
At the end of the course students will have:-
The course starts with evening sessions in an indoor swimming pool where all
the key skills are introduced in a safe and comfortable environment.
Two later Saturday sessions are harbour based,
where cold salty water, (small) waves and (light) wind are introduced. There is
then space to experience longer sea boats, though the majority of course
activities will typically be done using cross-over and river running/creek style
boats.
The local environment outside the harbour will be used to provide an enjoyable
context to develop accurate boat handling skills. The later sessions will
providing the opportunity to explore coastal features that many Torbay residents
are unaware of. If on the day conditions are inappropriate then the coaching
will be harbour or shore based.
Assessment is done as formative and takes place continuously, thus ensuring
coaching focuses on individual needs and development. If desired the club can
issue appropriate British Canoeing Personal Performance Awards, though these may
carry an extra charge.
https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/new-personal-performance-awards/
Students typically complete the course feeling confident, competent and
enthused to join in Club events exploring South Devon and beyond. This
facilitates paddler progression and development opportunities in a safe and
friendly environment.
You must be at least 13 years old. Your
parent/guardian must fill the form in unless you are at least 18 years old.
You must be able to swim 25 metres fully dressed.
Dress - (Indoor sessions) You will need:
T-shirt/shorts and swimming costume. Nose clips optional.
A
returnable £1.00 coin is needed for the changing room lockers. Pay and display
parking at TLC. If you have a Torbay Parking permit that works at TLC .
Dress - (Outdoor harbour sessions) You will need:
Wetsuit with a warm inner layer, a windproof anorak, also wetsocks or shoes.
Some footwear is essential for paddlesport. All sessions will include capsizes
and rescues – so bring a hot drink with you for afterwards. Avoid parking on the
harbour area.
BEGINNERS AND IMPROVERS
Kayak Course - Spring 2025
Boat control and
foundation skills, paddling skills development, safety and rescues
£150
for the course
This gives 10 sessions
as below Plus
Club membership until
October 2025
Eight sessions indoors at Torbay Leisure Centre (TLC) at
Clennon Valley, Paignton and
two sessions outdoors,
Changing rooms and showers are available at TLC and PSC.
In
exceptional circumstances Brixham Harbour may be used instead of Paignton
Harbour. We
operate under the Paignton Canoe Club rules and British Canoeing guidelines and
with Torbay Leisure Centre. As such some specific details are subject to change
out of our control.
For any queries please contact Tim Durrant
coaching@paigntoncanoeclub.org.uk
If interested, please contact Tim to check
availability before signing up at:
www.paigntoncanoeclub.org.uk/JoinUs.html Please DO NOT complete membership application until you have been accepted and your place confirmed. |
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