Kayaking
What Our Clients say about us.
Just a note to say thank you for the great BCU course last week. I had bought my own sea kayak and wondered whether I needed a course to get the most from it. I would definitely reccomend the course to anyone so they get the most fun and all the safety information before they go out. Special thanks to Chris and Jamie for taking me all round Poole Harbour and demonstrating all the muscles I have to develop for future kayaking.
Nick
Adult Clubs
Kayaking Clubs (Monday evening)
Want to try evening kayaking / canoeing? Then opt for this six evening sessions club. (From £10 per session)
- Duration: a six evening course run on the Monday evenings at Lake Pier (meet in car park (BH15 4LR) 5.45pm
- Who is it for? this is aimed at complete beginners who want to try paddlesports with some progression
- Course aims: to provide you with a basic understanding of closed cockpit kayaking and open canoeing it covers launching, paddling forwards and backwards, safe capsizing and a variety of useful paddle strokes.
- Qualifications: no qualifications for the this course – however convert to the two-day course and a BCU 1-Star certificate is awarded on completion. Read More
Half Day Taster Sessions £40 pp
A perfect way to get into the sport of kayaking. The half day taster session is for those people who have no previous experience of kayaking but are keen to give it a go. You will take a short trip on the ferry to Brownsea Island where you will meet our friendly and experienced instructor. On arrival at the centre you will be given a brief equipment and safety demonstration, and then it’s straight onto the water. Emphasis on the session will be having lots of fun whilst you learn the basic skills needed to paddle. You will come away with the knowledge on how to paddle your kayak confidently and safely. This course is a fantastic way to start your kayaking adventures and we are certain it will leave you wanting to come back to us for more!
BCU 1 Star £80 pp – 2 day course
The BCU 1 star award is your first step on the ladder. A great confidence builder, providing you with all the foundation skills that you will need to paddle safely and efficiently. This is a day’s course and is combined with a paddling trip. This award can be undertaken in any sort of paddlesport craft from sit-on-tops to sea kayaks. You can expect to get wet!
BCU 1 Star Improver Course (1 day) £35 pp
This is a great course for those who have just passed their BCU 1 Star but feel they need a bit more practice and time on the water. On this 1 day course you spend the majority of the morning on the water refining the skills previously learnt on the BCU 1 Star Course. You will recap all the basic strokes previously learnt making sure you are confident and safe on the water. After lunch you will head back onto the water and you will look at some BCU 2 Star skills making this a great stepping stone towards your BCU 2 Star Course.
BCU 2 Star £110 pp – 2 day course
The BCU 2 star award will not only take your existing kayak skills to the next level but will introduce you to the open canoe and a whole different range of strokes, skills and techniques. This course takes places over two days and is a great award for those looking to develop their already existing skills.
BCU 2 Star Improver Course (1 Day) £35 pp
The perfect course for those who have worked their way up the kayaking ladder and want to develop and fine tune their skills further. The 1 day course will start with looking at the skills you have learnt and improving them to a far high standard making sure you are confident in all your stokes both on your right and left side. You will then move on to looking at the next step for you as a kayaker, whether that is looking at moving you onto advanced boats or starting you off on the basics of rolling our instructors will tailor the course to you making sure you get the maximum out of the day.
BCU 3 Star Sea £130 pp – 2 day course
The new 3 star sea award demonstrates that you are competent journeying on the sea in calm to moderate seas with winds less than force 3. 3 star sea training courses are 2 days and upon completion will either result in a personal development plan or the actual assessment itself.
Kayak Tours price on application – 1 day
A Gentle paddle around the islands of Poole Harbour with one of our experienced guides exploring the beaches, creaks and bays that can’t be reached any other way. Cost can vary dependent upon numbers.
Group of 4 £30.00 pp. Kayak Fishing
Individual price on application – 1 day
This course takes place wherever we think your chances are highest for catching! The course covers tides and planning, safety on the water, basic equipment, paddling skills and plenty of advice on fishing rigs and local hotspots! Our venue is always weather dependant but during the warmer months Poole Harbour offer some great Bass, Mackerel and Black Bream fishing. The winter months can also be very productive with Poole Harbour being notorious for producing quality flounders. Use our equipment or bring your own. Cost can vary dependent upon numbers.
Group of 4 £30.00 pp. Introduction to Sea Kayaking £50 pp per day
The introduction to Sea Kayaking can either be a 1 or 2 day course. This is aimed at paddlers looking for an informative and rewarding first time experience on the water. The course not only covers fundamental sea kayak skills but basic equipment, trip planning, weather and safety with some expeditionary skills.
Intermediate/Advanced Sea Kayaking £65 pp per day
This course is aimed at those of you looking to increase your experience and skill levels. You can expect to cover everything from rescues and rolling to navigation and tidal planning. We can also look at various aspects of bush-craft and expeditionary skills: such as kayak fishing, foraging and cooking. If you want to brush up on your existing skills we definitely recommend this course.
1-1 Coaching £65 per – 1 day
Our 1-1 coaching sessions give you expert tuition that can cover anything you choose. We can tailor a day to suit you, ensuring that you have the highest level of attention and coach focus. These sessions are led at your pace and are suitable for paddlers of all abilities, beginners to advanced.
This course is ideal for those people who have just passed their BCU 2 Star Course and want to progress to the next step in kayaking. The course will start with your instructor looking at your support strokes and edging ensure that you have the basic foundations for rolling. After lunch you will then move onto the water and with the instructor stood at your side you will be shown how to roll your boat. With your instructor stood in the water ready to help you will begin the rolling experience. By the end of the day you should be able to roll with minimum assistance or completely on your own, and have a better understanding of how we can use our paddle to support and help us.
This course is ideal for those people who have just passed their BCU 2 Star Course and want to progress to the next step in kayaking. The course will start with your instructor looking at your support strokes and edging ensure that you have the basic foundations for rolling. After lunch you will then move onto the water and with the instructor stood at your side you will be shown how to roll your boat. With your instructor stood in the water ready to help you will begin the rolling experience. By the end of the day you should be able to roll with minimum assistance or completely on your own, and have a better understanding of how we can use our paddle to support and help us.
Rolling Course £40.00pp
This course is ideal for those people who have just passed their BCU 2 Star Course and want to progress to the next step in kayaking. The course will start with your instructor looking at your support strokes and edging ensure that you have the basic foundations for rolling. After lunch you will then move onto the water and with the instructor stood at your side you will be shown how to roll your boat. With your instructor stood in the water ready to help you will begin the rolling experience. By the end of the day you should be able to roll with minimum assistance or completely on your own, and have a better understanding of how we can use our paddle to support and help us.