Adult paddlesport courses
New to paddle sports? Experienced and looking to gain a qualification? Even if you are just looking for a new hobby, our range of paddle sports courses has something for all. We are confident that you will make great progress with us - a result of top quality coaching supported by the latest equipment. Our paddlesport courses will equip you with the knowledge, technique and confidence required to reach your full potential. Equipment used on our courses include kayaks from Pyranha, Eskimo, Perception and Riot and open canoes from Mad River and Old Town.
BCU one star award (kayaking and canoe): Price £75
The BCU one star is a clear stepping stone to becoming a paddler. An ideal introduction to paddlesport, this course covers the fundamental skills and concepts needed to kayak or canoe. On completion the successful candidate will be awarded the BCU 1*.
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AP11 | Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
| AP12 | Saturday 5 and 12 May | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
| AP13 | Saturday 9 and 16 June | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
| AP14 | Tuesday 12, 19, 26 June and 3, 10, 17 July | 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| AP15 | Saturday 1, 8, 15 and 22 September | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
| AP16 | Saturday 6 and 13 October | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
BCU two star award (kayaking and canoe): Price £85
This improvement award will help you develop fundamental paddlesport skills on flat water. The emphasis of the course is to gain a greater understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact. On this course, you will experience different types of craft including kayaks and open canoes. On completion the successful candidate will be awarded the BCU two *.
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AP21 | Saturday 19 and 26 May | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
| AP22 | Saturday 7 and 14 July | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
| AP23 | Tuesday 24, 31 July and 7, 14, 21, 28 August | 6.30pm - 9.00pm |
| AP24 | Saturday 20 and 27 October | 9.00am - 4.30pm |
BCU three star white water (training) - day two offsite: Price £120
Successful performance at this level indicates that the paddler can consider themselves an intermediate kayaker, who can paddle on moving water. This course will consist of one day paddling on Salford Quays and one day paddling off site on a river. Candidates are then encouraged to join Salford canoe Club where they will get the opportunity to practice their skill before completing their three star assessment.
Course dates are arranged on demand. We usually get a group of people together who are interested towards the later part of the year from our canoe club and 2 star courses.
BCU three star white water (assessment) - offsite: Price £100
This one day assessment will be held offsite on a Grade 2 River within an hour's drive from the centre. All transport is provided from the centre. It is recommended that candidates have completed our three star training course and followed up any feedback before attending the assessment.
Course dates are arranged on demand.
This page was last updated on 15 December 2011
