Canoeing

Beginners (1 Star) l Intermediate (2 Star) l Sea Kayaking l Outrigger Canoeing
Instructors l Private Tuition l Kayaking for Young People

Course Content Information - NEW!

Calshot is widely regarded as one of the country’s premier sea kayaking centres. It has a variety of teaching locations and instant access to more challenging waters, all with the Solent and the Isle of Wight as an impressive backdrop.

As a BCU Recognised Centre we offer courses at all levels, using an impressive fleet of over 100 kayaks and canoes. Our highly experienced BCU qualified team of coaches are ready to help, whether you have a problem keeping your kayak straight or are planning an advanced expedition.

 

 

Our 2008 Courses 

Adult Courses

Beginners BCU One Star Kayak

£84 Non-residential includes lunch
Time: 0900-1730 (Sat unless indicated)
A perfect course to learn the fundamentals and to be introduced to the fun and excitement of paddling your own boat. In the sheltered waters around Calshot Spit, one of our experienced instructors will go through all the strokes and safety considerations required to achieve the One Star award. This is an ideal introductory course.

30 Aug 20 Sept 4 Oct 25 Oct

C1S 1108 C1S 1208 C1S 1308 C1S 1408

Intermediate BCU Two Star Kayak

£150 Non-residential includes lunches
£165 Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day
Extra B&B £22 per night (subject to availability)
Times:0900-1730 1st day (Sat)
0900-1700 2nd day (Sun)
For paddlers who already possesses the basic skills, this course provides a balanced programme leading to the Two Star award. You will use both Kayaks and Canoes during the course and develop a good understanding of double and single bladed paddling. We won’t forget that paddling a kayak or canoe should be fun, whilst we introduce new techniques and skills to help develop your boat control and confidence.

27-28 Sept

C2S 308

Introduction to Sea Kayaking

£84 Non-residential includes lunch
Times: 0900-1700 (Sun)
If you are at or above BCU One Star level, this one day course is ideal for gaining an insight into this ever popular branch of kayaking. There will be an opportunity to try a variety of different boats and to take part in a short local journey.

21 Sept 26 Oct

CSKD 508 CSKD 608

 

Outrigger Canoeing NEW!

Aloha! to the sport of outrigger canoeing.
Hugely popular in Hawaii, the west coast of the United States and Australia, this is a little seen sport in the UK.

Join one of our half day courses to experience a very different and
exciting form of paddle sport.

No previous canoeing experience is required to paddle these stable six person boats, which are great fun, good exercise and a little bit different.

Once you have experienced a taster session why not join our day adventure within the Solent, weather permitting we might even make the Isle of Wight. Be ready for a few strange looks though!

Half Day Tasters
£50 Non-residential
Times: 0900-1230

31 Aug (Sun)

OCT 408

Adventure day

£95 Non-residential includes packed lunch
Times: 0900-1730

11 Oct (Sat) OCA 108

Groups

Why not put together a group of friends or colleagues for a fun half day of paddling and racing. A variety of group sizes can be accommodated, with the session as competitive as you wish. This is an excellent activity to promote teamwork and communication. Dates can be organised to suit your availability. Contact our bookings office for more information.

Kayaking for Young People

Beginners BCU One Star Kayak

£70 Non-residential includes lunch
Time: 0900-1630
We offer kayaking courses based on the BCU coaching scheme. Operating in two age groups, 8-12 and 12-16, we introduce children to the fun and excitement of paddling their own boat. Instruction takes place in the sheltered waters around Calshot Spit or in our outdoor canoe pool. With a max student to instructor ratio of 8:1 each child will get plenty of feedback and guidance. With lots of games and activities it won’t be long before the group are setting off on their first mini adventure!

8-12 year olds

27 Aug (Wed)

C1SJ 308

12-16 year olds

28 Aug (Thur)

C1SY 308

BCU Coaching Courses

We are able to organise courses at Levels One, Two and Three of the new BCU coaching scheme. If you are interested in attending a coaching course please contact our bookings department who will be able to advise you of planned courses or register your interest.

 

Other Courses

We are able to offer a range of coaching and higher level courses. For these courses we operate a waiting list and run courses on demand rather than programme set dates. If you are interested please contact our Bookings staff. We will contact you with possible dates when we have enough candidates to run a course.
Alternatively, organise your own group (minimum group size 4) and we will run a course just for you. Please contact us for further details.

Private Tuition and Assessments

	2 persons	1 person
1.5 hrs	£61	£75
3 hrs	£110	£135
6 hrs	£195 (includes lunch)	£245 (includes lunch)

Prices per person (max 2) and subject to availability.
See booking conditions for own boat/craft training.

 

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