GO Sea Kayaking
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2013 7:51 pmGO Sea Kayaking
Course Dates:
• Saturday,18 May 2013
• Saturday, 8 June 2013
• Sunday, 8 September 2013
Cost: £47.50
Course pre-requisites:
Having paddled a kayak or canoe is not essential, but it is important that you are confident/comfortable in the water and can swim in a buoyancy aid.
Course summary:
Our ‘GO’ courses are aimed at newcomers and are an ideal way to get a taste of life afloat. By the end of the course you should be paddling your sea kayak confidently in sheltered water, have a good understanding of the principles of safe paddling and be ready to move on to the next level. The day will be spent on the water enjoying a guided journey among the Islands on Strangford Lough. The final destination will be weather dependent.
Skills covered include boat selection and fit - forward paddling, turning, steering and balancing. Safety skills, such as equipment selection, what to carry afloat, what to wear and planning - simple trips on the sea. We can also offer advice on equipment purchase and joining a club.
What does my course fee include?
The course fee includes necessary equipment, coaching and in course transport and a pack lunch.
For further information please contact Tollymore National Outdoor Centre on (0044) 28 4372 2158 or email livetheadventure@tollymore.com or check out our website www.tollymore.com . Please also \'like\' us on facebook to be kept up-to-date on courses, news, events, etc www.facebook.com/tollymore
Course Dates:
• Saturday,18 May 2013
• Saturday, 8 June 2013
• Sunday, 8 September 2013
Cost: £47.50
Course pre-requisites:
Having paddled a kayak or canoe is not essential, but it is important that you are confident/comfortable in the water and can swim in a buoyancy aid.
Course summary:
Our ‘GO’ courses are aimed at newcomers and are an ideal way to get a taste of life afloat. By the end of the course you should be paddling your sea kayak confidently in sheltered water, have a good understanding of the principles of safe paddling and be ready to move on to the next level. The day will be spent on the water enjoying a guided journey among the Islands on Strangford Lough. The final destination will be weather dependent.
Skills covered include boat selection and fit - forward paddling, turning, steering and balancing. Safety skills, such as equipment selection, what to carry afloat, what to wear and planning - simple trips on the sea. We can also offer advice on equipment purchase and joining a club.
What does my course fee include?
The course fee includes necessary equipment, coaching and in course transport and a pack lunch.
For further information please contact Tollymore National Outdoor Centre on (0044) 28 4372 2158 or email livetheadventure@tollymore.com or check out our website www.tollymore.com . Please also \'like\' us on facebook to be kept up-to-date on courses, news, events, etc www.facebook.com/tollymore