Maidstone Canoe Club

The Explore Award is the next step after the Beginner Course.  It replaces the old 2* award, and is suitable for anyone who's done the old 1*, Discover Award, or Beginner Course.  The focus of this is to build the skills needed to paddle independently and to be a confident member of a paddling group.  It will also build the foundations for other paddle disciplines - whether that's sea kayaking, touring, white water, or anything else.

We'll talk about:

• planning a trip, taking into account the weather, environment, and water conditions
• new skills and paddle strokes for new situations
• efficient paddling to prepare you for longer journeys
• and lots more!

Time: This course will run on Thursday evenings, with assessment done continuously over that time.  If you can't make one or more of the sessions then we can arrange another time.

Cost: Free!  Maidstone Canoe Club doesn't charge for coaching to members.  British Canoeing charge £6 to get the certificate, payable when the assessment is passed.