Learn to Canoe - Level 1

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Learn to canoe this year

OOur Learn to canoe Level 1 skills courses are fully certified from the Irish Canoe Union and will teach you all you need to know to buy your own canoe and go canoeing safely.
By the end of your canoeing course with us on the lake or canal, you will have the skills necessary to move onto one of our Level 2 courses and then our whitewater courses and most importantly the confidence to enjoy it!

Where?It takes place on flat water with easy access. We can do this at many locations throughout the country.Group Size:There is a minimum group size for this of 4 people. We can cater for smaller groups but the cost per person is more expensive.How Long?It's a 1 day course and will give you the skills you need to be confident in a canoe and join a club.

Our Learn to Canoe Level 2 skills course contains the following:

  • We select the right equipment for you and explain why
  • Explain what everything is: Canoe, Paddle, Helmet, Cag, Spraydeck etc..
  • Talk about safety on the water: Weather, Canoeing Experience, How many people is safe
  • Cover the basic paddling strokes: Forwards, Backwards, Turning and Stopping
  • Go for a little trip along the canal or around the lake
  • Play some games and have lots of fun
  • Learn how to fall out of your canoe (only if you want)

    • Equipment we provide:

  • Canoe, Paddle, Helmet, Buoyancy Aid, Cag, Wetsuit, Spraydeck
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