Training 2026

If you're interested in learning to paddle a Kayak or an Open Canoe, we're the place for you!

We're running a 2-day weekend course in June for Kayaks, and weekday evening courses across five weeks for both Kayak and Canoe.

All our training is led by fully qualified Paddle UK volunteer coaches, and equipment is provided.

If you're interested, please do contact the Course Secretary.

Everyone on the courses will need to sign up as a member - you can find more details about that on the membership page.
Once you've done the courses, you'll be able to come on paddles with the club - be that local or further afield - as well as have the skills and confidence to take advantage of other paddling opportunities.

Please Note

Below are examples of what both a Kayak and Canoe look like. This will assist you when deciding which course to book onto.

CanoeKayak

Beginner Kayak - The cost is £110 (plus membership fee)

Weekday Courses
  • Wednesday Course: 5 sessions on 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th June and 1st July
  • Thursday Course: 5 sessions on 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th June and 2nd July
Weekend Course
  • This will be a weekend in June, 09:30 until 16:00 each day - exact weekend is still to be confirmed

Beginner Open Canoe - The cost is £110 (plus membership fee)

  • Tuesday Course: 5 sessions on 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th June

For any questions please contact the Course Secretary.