British Canoeing Paddle Explore Award – Course Details

 

Date and Time

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July 2022

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August 2022

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2022

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October 2022

If these dates don't work please get in touch with the office to arrange more suitable dates

 

Duration: 2 days

Start time: 09:00

Finish time: 17:00

 

Location

The course will be based at Taplow Lake but may also use the Jubilee River which is a few minutes’ walk from the lake. There is parking at the lake or Taplow railway station is 15 min’s walk away (³/₄ mile).

 

Course Programme

Your Explore Award gives you ownership; allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddlesport. Working with a coach you will be able to develop a programme that suits what you need. Learning to make confident choices with this individualised approach. Recognising your ability to independently paddle your chosen craft in a sheltered water environment. 

Pre-requisites

Candidates must be able to swim 25 metres wearing a bouyancy aid. 

 

Basic paddling ability (i.e not a complete novice). 

 

Personal Clothing and Equipment

Engage Watersports will provide wetsuits, spray tops and buoyancy aids and all boating equipment you will need for the course, all of which is included in the price of the course. Each participant will need to bring along swimwear, a towel, shoes you are happy to get wet in, and a rash vest/thermal top or tee shirt to go under the wetsuit. Hopefully it will be sunny so sun tan lotion and a hat would also be advisable. 

 

Other Facilities

Please note we have a reasonably priced café on site that provides hot and cold food and refreshments, if you prefer to bring a packed lunch then that’s fine but we would ask that this is consumed away from the café area if it is busy. A water bottle/hydration system to take afloat/use at the bank side is recommended.