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Paddle Discover and Explore Courses
Sunday 18th October 2026: 09.00 - 15.00
We invite anyone interested in completing either the Paddle Discover or Paddle Explore award to attend. These courses are the initial steps in your progression within paddlesport. The courses will be held at the North Yorkshire Water Park (Wykeham Lakes)
The Discover Award is the initial step into paddling. You will be introduced to different types of boats, paddling techniques and initial rescue exercises.
The Explore Award is the next step on your paddling journey. You will further develop your paddling skills in a variety of boats and cover a number of rescue techniques in assorted paddle-craft. You will then work on developing a plan for a short trip.
Course content and development level will be determined by the participants' previous experience and paddling aims.
The course will run between 09.00 - 15.00 on Sunday 18th October at Wykeham Lakes (North Yorkshire Water Park). The course feel includes 6 hours of coaching, instruction and practical learning along with equipment hire. The course fee also includes £7 for Paddle UK certification upon completion. The Discover Award includes a brief assessment at the end of the session. The Explore Award is assessed through the group organisation of a flat water paddle after the initial training session.
Club membership is not included as part of this course and must be purchased prior to booking if not already held.
All participants must be able to swim 25M and be confident in open water. Participants must be aged 12 and above. Youth paddlers between the age of 12 and 16 MUST have a parent or guardian on site during the session.