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Beginner Sessions
Beginner Sessions are an excellent way to be introduced to the sport of Canoeing. You don’t need to have any previous canoeing experience, specialist kit or skills…just come and have a go! If you have been canoeing before, our Beginner Sessions are also a great opportunity to find out what we have to offer. Perhaps it has been a while since you were last on the water or maybe you want to share your passion, and introduce family and friends to the sport? Whatever your motivation, Beginner Sessions will provide an ideal opportunity to get out on the water and try canoeing.
Details
Date : Wednesday 31st May and Thursday 1st June
Time : 7pm to 8.30pm
Location : Judges Road, BT47 6LN and RVLC, Limavady
Water : Enagh Lough and Roe Valley Leisure Centre
Price : £3 suggested donation for Cancer Research UK
Session | Date | Time | Price | Location | Restrictions | Disability Friendly? | Boat Type Available | Booking required? | Booking Deadline |
Beginner’s Canoe Session for the over 50’s | Wed 31st May | 7pm – 8.30pm | £3 suggested donation for Cancer Research UK | Enagh Lough | Over 50’s preferred | YES | Canoe | Yes | 30th May |
Beginner’s Canoe Session | Thurs 1st June | 7pm – 8.30pm | £3 suggested donation for Cancer Research UK | Enagh Lough | Over 8yrs Old | YES | Canoe and Kayak | Yes | 31st May |
Beginner’s Canoe Session | Fri 2nd June | 8pm – 9pm | £3 suggested donation for Cancer Research UK | RVLC | Over 8yrs Old | YES | Kayak | Yes | 1st June |
Beginner’s Canoe Session | Fri 2nd June | 9pm -10pm | £3 suggested donation for Cancer Research UK | RVLC | Over 8yrs Old | YES | Kayak | Yes | 1st June |
To book your place, please contact Broighter Paddlers using the contact details below.
Additional Information
All equipment will be provided on the day so you don’t need any specialist kit to take part. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, such as light tracksuit bottoms (not jeans) and layered tops, as well as any water/windproof over layers and a pair of old shoes (with secure fastenings) which you don’t mind getting wet – no flip flops.
Check the weather before leaving the house to ensure you take clothing to suit the conditions. If it is sunny, don’t forget to wear waterproof sun cream (we recommend a minimum of factor 30) and a hat, as the reflection of the sun off the water can be strong. It is also worth bringing a spare change of clothes to travel home in, just in case you get the odd splash off the paddle.
Follow Up Sessions
Participants will be provided with details of how to join Broighter Paddlers and discounted membership will be offered.
Directions
Enagh Lough
Follow signs on A2 for City of Derry Rugby Club and Enagh Lough
The put in area to the Lough is on Judges Rd, just 50m past the entrance to the Rugby Club on the right hand side
Find the Put In Area at Enagh Lough on Google Maps
RVLC
Roe Valley Leisure Centre (RVLC) is situated off the Greystone Road in Limavady
Find Roe Valley Leisure Centre on Google Maps
Contact Details
Name : Broighter Paddlers Phone : Email : broighter@gmail.com Facebook: Broighter Paddlers |