Activities: Kayaking
We have a wide variety of kayaks to suit people of all shapes and sizes.
Activities
Kayaking
We can provide kayaking sessions for all abilities from beginners to coaches -either fun sessions or working towards a qualification. Longridge taster sessions are great experience for the first time paddler – of any age. Our kayaks are fitted with retractable skegs, when in the down position these enable paddlers to paddle in a straight line very quickly. Our taster sessions take place throughout the day and evening from Easter until the Autumn.
For those that want to progress their kayaking, they can take one of our courses and join a Longridge club. We can assist with qualifications up to instructor level - in fact most instructors in the UK, will have received part of their training here at Longridge.
We also provide a kayak hire service to groups and individuals who have relevant qualifications and experience.
Our activity session prices are based on groups of 8 for a fun session or 6 if working towards a BCU qualification. All sessions are run by one of our qualified instructors and last for 75 minutes.
For those wishing to broaden their experience we can offer courses based on the BCU syllabus (British Canoe Union). Click on courses to find out what we are running this year or ring Longridge on 01628 483252 to arrange a bespoke course for your group.
Prices
| Centre: | £75.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £67.50 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £60.00 |
Courses
BCU PaddlePower Passport
This 8/10 session course is takes you through all the basic strokes and safety procedures in either a kayak or a canoe. Participants work in small groups of 6 to ensure a high level of safe training, which enables all paddlers to advance their skills at their own pace.
We add new course dates all the time, so if the date you want is not shown ring the centre on 01628 483252 and we will see what we can do.
After school sessions start week commencing 31st August and are £120.00 or £40.00 for those attending a Bucks or Berks school.
Prices
| Centre: | £88.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £80.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £72.00 |
BCU PaddlePower Discover
This 11 session course is the next step for young paddlers who have completed their Paddle Power Passports. As with all courses, we work with small groups to ensure that all participants are able to work at their own pace. Session 6 will be a double session to allow for a river excursion. Courses will run at 11-weekly intervals throughout the year afterschool from 4.30pm to 5.45pm.
As with all our courses, we add new dates all the time so if the date you are looking for is not shown please call the centre on 01628 483252 to enquire.
After school sessions are running in September 2008 on Mondays for £130.00 or £40.00 for those attending a Bucks or Berks school
Prices
| Centre: | £125.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £115.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £100.00 |
3-star progression course (for young people)
This 12-session course will not result in a 3 Star award but is suitable as final step in the PaddlePower syllabus and will progress young paddlers skills to a point of competence that they can join at 14 the adult syllabus and complete a 3 star accreditation.
After School Courses run on Mondays and Fridays from 18.30 –19.45. Starts 27th April on either a Monday or Friday for 10-weeks or 7th September on both a Monday and Friday for 5 weeks.
After-school courses come under Sports Unlimited and therefore cost £40.00 to those within Bucks and Berkshire.
Prices
| Centre: | £125.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £115.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £100.00 |
BCU 1 Star PaddleSports (Adult)
This 8-session course is aimed at the complete beginner who working within a small group of 6 will at the end of the course take an assessment that successful completion of which will lead to an introductory award that demonstrates an individual has basic boat control in a kayak or open canoe.
Course runs from 8 weeks on dates shown and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm to 9.15pm, as well as Monday and Friday mornings from 10am.
Prices
| Centre: | £100.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £90.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £81.00 |
BCU 2 Star Paddlesport (Adult)
Working within a small group, to enable each paddler to work at their own pace, our highly skilled instructors will take someone with a basic understanding of kayak and canoe and help them develop fundamental paddlesport skills on flat water in both a kayak and a canoe
Courses run on dates shown and for 12-weeks onTuesdays from 20.00 - 21.15, starting 9th September 2009, 20th April 2010 and 20th July 2010.
Prices
| Centre: | £150.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £135.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £121.00 |
BCU 3 Star Touring (river) Training
After this course, which will teach you all the technical skills, you can call yourself a kayakist! You should be at BCU 2 Star standard and had some instruction on how to roll.
If you have 6 or more in your group wishing to obtain this qualification it may be possible to run a bespoke course, contact us to discuss your requirements.
Prices
| Centre: | £126.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £90.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £81.00 |
BCU 3 Star Award Touring (river) Assessment
This is a one-day assessment.
The Centre can provide a boat for the assessment however you may feel more at home with your own kit.
Prices
| Centre: | £60.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £54.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £49.00 |
BCU 4 Star White Water Leader Training & Assessment
This course is run on the River Dart and the price includes accommodation
Assessement same weekend
Prices
| Centre: | £200.00 |
| Schools & Colleges: | £180.00 |
| Scouts & Guides: | £162.00 |
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