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'Refresher' course - Spring 2017   iCal entry for this event

This course is aimed at those who have done the introductory course or other paddling in the past, but who may not have paddled much subsequently and would like to refresh their skills. It will also be ideal if you have done some paddling and would like to develop your skills to BCU 2* level.

The course consists of indoor and outdoor sessions, plus day trips. We start with 3 pool sessions at the Inverness Aquadome, while the principal part of the course will consist of outdoor sessions on the Caledonian Canal at the Muirtown Basin in Inverness. There will then be a chance to put your skills into practice on day trips/journeys.

The course is suitable for adults or family groups (parent(s) with one or two juniors over 12) and costs £125 per adult, £75 for children/retired. The cost covers all sessions including trips and equipment hire. The club can provide boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, spraydecks and basic waterproof tops. Coaching will be provided by volunteer club coaches and leaders. To join the course, you will need to book a space in advance and you must be a fully paid-up club member.

The course will follow the BCU 2 star syllabus (http://canoescotland.org/courses-training/bcu-star-awards) and it is anticipated that participants may want to go for 2 star assessment once they have completed the course. If there is sufficient demand, a date for this will be arranged once the course has finished.

 

This year, there will be two sets of dates for the course:

 

Weekend Option    (12 places)
Pool sessions:

  • Friday 17th, 24th and 31st March, Inverness Aquadome, 9pm-10.30pm.

Outdoor training:

  • Sat 25th March - open canoe, Muirtown Basin
  • Sun 26th March - open canoe day trip (loch or river)
  • Saturday 1st April - river kayaks, Muirtown Basin
  • Sunday 2nd April - sea kayaks, Muirtown Basin
  • Saturday 8th April - sea kayak day trip (loch or sea)
  • Sunday 9th April - river kayak day trip 

The sessions will take place from 10am-4pm each day. Each session on the Caledonian Canal will be based at the Muirtown Basin, Inverness, with access to the facilities in the Scout Hut.
The locations for the day trips will be determined closer to the time dependent on the weather, etc. but will always be local to Inverness.

 

Weekday Evening Option          (6 places)
In addition to 3 pool sessions in March, complete the course over 6 evening sessions on Wed and Fri evenings during April and May, which will be divided to allow equivalent time in each of the three types of craft. The day trips will take place during weekends in May.

Pool sessions:

  • Fridays 17th, 24th and 31st March, Inverness Aquadome, 9-10.30pm.

Outdoor training:

  • Wednesday 26th April
  • Friday 28th April
  • Wednesday 3rd May
  • Friday 5th May
  • Wednesday 10th May
  • Friday 12th May

The sessions will take place from 6.30pm-8.30pm each evening. All will be based on the Caledonian Canal at the Muirtown Basin, Inverness, with access to the facilities in the Scout Hut.

Day trips: all participants are encouraged to go on four trips, usually two in sea kayaks and two on the river. Places will be reservable on a first come, first served basis once the pool sessions have started - we will send out an email reminder when bookings open. There will be a choice of eight dates:
Sea kayak trips: 

  • Saturdays 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th May

River trips

  • Sundays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th May

The locations for the day trips will be determined closer to the time dependent on the weather, etc. but will always be local to Inverness.

 

If you have any queries or would like more information, do not hesitate to contact the course administrator, Margaret Pearson, sea@invernesscc.org.uk.

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Weekend Option 25-03-2017 closed 8
Weekend Option (Waiting list) 25-03-2017 closed 6 £0
Weekday Evening Option 30-04-2017 closed 4
Weekday Evening Option (Waiting list) 30-04-2017 closed 6 £0