British Canoeing Paddle Safer Award

This course will teach you all about the basics of safety in paddling, open to all abilities and run by a qualified instructor!

After completing this course you will gain a qualifcation and certificate from British Canoeing.

The cost of the course is just £7.50!

This will take place at Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre.

Link to awarding body:

https://britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddle-safer/

How to get there?

There are 3 main options to get to the centre:

• Walk down to the barbican and get the Mount Batten - Barbican ferry (£3 single or cheaper with concession)
• Take a number 2 bus to Mount Batten pier
• Drive / car share with another member

What to bring?

• Towel
• Swimwear (including a rash vest if you have one)
• Plastic bag for wet swimwear
• Dry clothes for afterwards
• Drink of water
• Shoes you don't mind getting wet
• Sun cream / hat / sunglasses / gloves where appropriate

Optional (if you have your own):

• Wetsuit
• Paddle
• Buoyancy aid (it will need to be checked)

Please meet just outside the centres reception. If you require any assistance to get to and from Mount Batten sessions e.g. a lift or someone to walk with, please do not hesitate to contact with one of our committee members or email us at (plymcanoeandkayak@gmail.com) and we will try our best to arrange something.

See you there!

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