Kayaking & Canoeing

General Hire

Kayaks and Canoes are available for hire for all the family. 

Kayak and Canoe Taster Sessions

Come and have a go. Lots of fun and games on the water are suitable for the entire family. 

Available all year round. 

Bookable in advance. 

Scouting Paddle Sports Badge

Our courses  run alongside the scouting movement's Paddle Sports Staged Activity Badges.

British Canoeing Paddle Discover (1*)

This course aims to get you started, no experience is necessary, and learn the basic techniques. Mixed age course.

British Canoeing Paddle Explore (2*)

In this course, you will learn rescue techniques and new paddle strokes as well as improve on your existing skills.

British Canoeing Foundation Safety and Rescue Training (FSRT)

A British Canoeing course in safety in Paddlesports Craft. A day of fun and enjoyment on the water while learning. 

British Canoeing Paddlesport Activity Assistant Award

The Paddlesport Activity Assistant supports the delivery of paddlesport activities by developing volunteers. 

British Canoeing Paddlesport Instructor Course

The course is open to all British Canoeing members aged 14 and over and the only prerequisites are British Canoeing membership, registration and FSRT. 

The Paddlesport Instructor qualification is best designed for instructors running paddlesport taster/starter sessions. (lakes and non-moving rivers)

British Canoeing Introduction to Paddle - Ability

This workshop offers attendees an introduction to understanding the number of people affected by various disabilities and the broad range of ways in which people with a disability are affected. Through a series of practical exercises, attendees will begin to investigate the challenges, real and perceived, that people with a disability face in accessing paddlesports. Through this process, participants will gain a better understanding of how they can adapt their delivery style to best support and include people with a disability in paddlesport activities. This workshop also introduces a range of bespoke, adaptive and off-the-shelf equipment that is commercially available and how this can be used to work with people with a range of impairments.

Min of 4 people booking. 

British Canoeing Camp Craft and Expedition Skills

This module is aimed at British Canoeing Leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and experience
in guiding in their chosen environment.

British Canoeing Environment and Sustainability

Much of the enjoyment we derive from paddling is created by a thriving natural environment which we as guides have a responsibility to protect. As Guides we are ambassadors for the environment, ensuring our activities have minimal impact. 

British Canoeing Leadership

This module is designed to follow on from the leadership principles explored within the British
Canoeing Leadership Awards broadening the attendee’s knowledge of leadership and to get them to
consider their style, how it may impact on their groups and whether it is always the best strategy. 

British Canoeing Customer Experience

This module is aimed at British Canoeing Leaders wanting to expand their knowledge and experience
in customer experience and putting them at the forefront of trips and journeys. 

British Canoeing Trip Planning and Organisation

Decision-making for trip planning and organisation starts potentially months ahead of getting on the
water. There are many factors in play over the planning timeframe, some are intangible and cannot
be changed like the hazards, whilst others, like the selection of the team of paddlers, are within a
guide’s control to change and influence.

Pool Sessions and Rolling Clinic

A Kayaking pool session for both Children, Adults and families from learning gaining confidence in the water with a kayak to rolling a boat and even learning freestyle kayak tricks. There's something for everyone! 

Towing Clinic

Learn a range of paddlesport craft towing methods.

Mote Park Gift Vouchers

Not sure what to buy the watersports enthusiast for that special occasion? 

Why not let them choose themselves with our range of gift vouchers? From taster sessions right up to full Nationally recognised courses with a range of different NGBs.