Description
This 5-week Learn to Paddle course is perfect for beginners who are new to paddlesports, feeling curious and want to give it a try. No previous experience is needed and there is no need to be able to swim. It is also suitable for those who want to improve on the skills they already have.
Each week participants will be introduced to various craft - open canoes, stand up paddleboards and different types of kayaks. Our experienced and qualified coaches will explain and demonstrate the basic paddling skills required for each craft for new paddlers and help others progress and develop further. Every session will build on the knowledge and practical experience gained of previous weeks, supporting participants to gain skills and confidence on the water. Everyone will be fitted with a correctly sized buoyancy aid and kept under close supervision by the instructors.
Prerequisites
We recommend that participants should be at least 12 years old; eager to develop their skills; capable of engaging in coached exercises.
No previous experience is needed. This is ideal for beginners and improvers alike. Non-swimmers are also welcome.
Equipment
We will provide all the paddlesports equipment you need; kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, spraydecks, paddles, buoyancy aids and helmets.
The only thing we can’t supply is your personal paddling wear. Wear a wetsuit if you have one, or normal outdoor sports clothes; fleeces or tracksuit and top, shoes to get wet and a waterproof coat.
You must bring a full set of dry clothes, shoes and a towel.
Facilities
We meet at the Round O in Enniskillen. Parking is available and there are toilet facilities.
For these courses most people find it best to arrive ready to go paddling.
Afterwards, you can change at your car, or drive straight home. For changing at your car (as many paddlers do), a changing towel and mat to stand on make this a much easier and discreet process. Or some prefer to stay in their paddling kit and use a large bin liner to sit on in the car, and change at home. We do recommend that you shower soon after paddling.
General Information
All our courses are open to all. You do not need to be a member to book.
Tickets should be booked online. The closing date for booking is 12 noon the day before the course starts.
We operate a waitlist. If tickets are sold out please add your name to the waitlist. We will be in touch if additional spaces become available.
We aim to be as inclusive as possible. If you have any additional needs please contact us before booking to see how we can accommodate you.
Please Note
If you want to attend a course or activity with us, please register and book your place as soon as you can. If we know that there is sufficient interest in a course, we can confirm the work schedule with the qualified coaches for that course. There is a minimum number of attendees required for all our group courses and events. It really helps us if people book tickets as soon as possible. Thank you.
Prices
All our courses are open to all, you do not need to be a member to book.
10% BOOKING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 14th JULY
If this is the first time you are booking with us the non-member price for the full course includes annual membership of Erne Paddlers and Affiliated Paddle Northern Ireland Membership (our National Governing Body). Adult membership of both organisations is valued at a total of £65 and u18 membership at £27.
Prices for 5-week course:
Non Members
Adult: £135.00
Adult with Early Bird Discount: £121.50
u18: £81.00
u18 with Early Bird Discount: £72.90
Adult Assistance Rate: £67.50
u18: Assistance Rate: £40.50
Members
Adult: £95.00
Adult with Early Bird Discount: £85.50
Adult with Rebooking (and Early Bird) Discount: £76.00
u18: £57.00
u18 with Early Bird Discount: £51.30
u18 with Rebooking (and Early Bird) Discount: £45.60
Adult Assistance Rate: £47.50
u18: Assistance Rate: £28.50
Volunteers
Adult Volunteer: £38.00
u18 Junior Leader: £28.50
New Volunteers (as yet unqualified): £57.00
Please note:
For members and those who have booked with us before - prices will be automatically calculated at check out and eligible discounts applied based on your profile on our system. This means you need to book the course or activity for the person going either by logging in under their profile, or by adding them to your profile as a family member. If you book a course for your child under your name and profile you will be charged the adult rate.
For all - please note
You need to be logged in to add yourself to the “waitlist”
Booking is essential for all events and courses.
Booking deadline for week day courses is midday on the day before the course starts.
Many of our courses fill quickly, please book now to avoid disappointment.
Numbers are strictly limited by our coaching ratios for safety and quality.
Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout according to your account profile (age, membership status, etc).
For member discounts to apply you need to be logged in with your club member account.
A full Course Information document will be attached to your booking confirmation email.
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