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You need to
do a capsize drill...
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No, you
don't!
Capsize drills
are necessary for closed-cockpit kayaks, but there
are plenty of alternatives. Open cockpit kayaks and
open canoes can be safely paddled without first
practising the capsize drill.
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You can get
stuck in the canoe underwater...
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This is a fear
of many people who have tried using kayaks with
small cockpits, or who have heard 'horror stories'
from those who have done so in the past.
In an open
cockpit kayak, or open canoe, if the boat tips
over, you will fall safely out, supported by your
buoyancy aid. You may not even get your hair
wet!
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You get wet
and cold...
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Not
necessarily!
Using stable
canoes and kayaks, there is no reason to fall out.
And who says you have to go in cold weather? Placid
Water is available all year round.
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You need to
paddle white-water if you want to progress in the
sport...
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White-water can
be great fun, but there are plenty of alternative
ways to enjoy paddlesport. Touring on Placid Water,
Racing, Dragon Boating, Bell Boating, Canoe
Sailing... You could enjoy a lifetime of varied
paddling without ever going near
white-water.
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It's for
teenage boys...
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It's for
EVERYONE!
Male or female,
young or old, anyone can enjoy canoeing or
kayaking. And it's an ideal way for families to
spend an outdoor holiday together.
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You need a
lot of specialist equipment...
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Not to get
started. You can try the sport on one of our
courses or holidays, where all equipment is
supplied. If you want to continue, it helps to have
a canoe/kayak, paddle and buoyancy aid, but you can
often find a local canoe club who will let
beginners borrow these. As for clothing, all you
need for placid water canoeing is something light,
comfortable and appropriate to the weather. Nothing
special is required.
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Prices per
Person
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Group size 2-3
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Group size 4-8
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Group size 9-16
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full day
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£65
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£55
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£47.50
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Next Scheduled course: 23
August 2009
Introductory Canoeing Day. 1 Star assessment is
available by arr. (to take the optional star test
you need to paddle both open
canoe and open-cockpit touring kayak)
Venue: Anglesey or Snowdonia
Suitable for beginners or those with limited
experience. Not suitable for very young
children.
£55 per person*. Camping available by
arrangement.
*Star test fees not included.
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Re-introduction
of the Beaver into Wales
Wildlife Trusts in Wales are
working on an initiative to investigate the
feasibility of a beaver
reintroduction.
More
Information
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Photo supplied by Allan Bantick , Cairngorm
Wildlife Centre
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 Contact
Us
Canoe and Kayak
Sessions, Courses and Holidays
Canoe
and/or Kayak
Taster
Day
Placid
Water Canoeing/ Kayaking
Introduction
to Paddlesport:
Canoeing
and Kayaking - 5 days
Introduction
to
Canoeing -
5 days
Introduction
to Kayaking - 5 days
Canoe
Camping Tour - River Wye
Introduction
to Sea Kayaking
Sea
Kayak Touring
Touring
and Exploring - Scotland
On
to White-Water - Canoe
On
to White-Water - Kayak
Canoe
Expedition Skills
Bell-boating
Canoe
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full range of activities.
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is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing
Authority.
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of:
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Outdoor Learning
Pembrokeshire
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Beacons
Active
Marine Conservation
Society
British
Mountaineering Council
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