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{"ID":126,"SpaceID":3,"PageID":7,"HasCommentsThread":false,"SeoTags":{"OpenGraphTags":[{"ID":"og:title","Name":"Courses"},{"ID":"og:type","Name":"website"},{"ID":"og:url","Name":"https://www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk/Cms/Spaces/CCC/Courses"}],"NonOpenGraphTags":[]},"Path":"Courses","Title":"Courses","Author":{"ID":10,"Name":"Jonathan Wall","CompanyName":null,"HasEmail":true},"Version":12,"IsDraft":false,"IsOldVersion":false,"PublicationDate":"17/04/2026 10:48","VersionDescription":"v12 - Jonathan Wall","HideHeader":false,"IsFullWidth":false,"ThemeCode":null,"BackgroundColour":null,"JumpLinks":[],"Blocks":[{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12","Elements":[{"ID":623,"Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003cp\u003eThe club offers a variety of courses to get you started on the water or to help you expand your paddling skills.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScroll down this page to explore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBeginner\u0027s Courses\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdults and juniors over 14\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur beginner kayak courses are for everyone\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur beginner kayak courses will teach you the skills you need to paddle forwards and steer a boat in a number of different directions as well as how to look out for yourself and your companions when out paddling. You will learn how to get in and out of a boat, how to carry and move a boat. You may get the opportunity to try out a number of different sorts of boats including kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs). Courses take place on the beautiful River Cam and last approximately 7.5 hours. We offer Saturday and Sunday courses\u0026nbsp;throughout the Spring, Summer and early Autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\u0022max-width: 102px; float: left; width: 102px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;\u0022\u003e\u003cimg src=\u0022https://www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk/Client/Images/Cms/British_Canoeing_Paddle_Awards_Mono_Navy_Stacked-744x961.png\u0022 data-image=\u00221\u0022 width=\u0022102\u0022 height=\u0022132\u0022 style=\u0022width: 102px; max-width: 102px; height: 132px;\u0022\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCourses are all run by Paddle UK qualified instructors and volunteer club members who enjoy helping others to paddle as well as themselves\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eCourses follow the Paddle UK awards scheme:\u0026nbsp;you will cover both \u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Start\u003c/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePaddle Discover\u003c/strong\u003e on our beginners courses\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePaddle UK certificates can be provided to course attendees on request.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease ensure that you wear lightweight thermal clothing or wetsuits and lightweight shoes (preferably slip-on). All other equipment is provided and all participants must feel confident in the water when fully clothed and wearing a buoyancy aid.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooking is available from two months before the date of the course and places go quickly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBeginner\u0027s course prices 2026\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\u0022table table-bordered table-striped\u0022\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£100\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJunior (14+)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£75\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStudent\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£75\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eConcession\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£75\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur beginner\u0027s course prices give a 25%\u0026nbsp;discount on club membership for those wanting to join the club after completing the course. Joining the club means you can use club equipment and paddle for free for the remainder of the club year (ends\u0026nbsp;March 2027).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: We do not issue refunds for course fees (except on medical grounds or when your place can be re-sold).\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n \u003ca href=\u0022/Events/Calendar?sortAscending=true\u0026displayMode=list\u0026filter=EventType%3D4\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eFind a course and book\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYoung Paddlers (8-13)\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKids Start Award\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kids Start Award is the basic introduction to paddling which we offer to 8-13 year olds. It\u0027s a 3-hour event in which we will play games, introduce the different types of boats and get you going in a (roughly) straight line.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourse dates (from April till Sept) can be found in the club calendar.\u0026nbsp;Booking will be available one month\u0026nbsp;before the start date. Please ensure that you wear lightweight thermal clothing or wetsuits and lightweight shoes (preferably slip-on). All other equipment is provided.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll participants must feel confident in the water when fully clothed and wearing a buoyancy aid.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKids Start course prices 2026\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\u0022table table-bordered table-striped\u0022\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJunior (8-13)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£25\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKids Start courses do not include a club membership discount.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: We do not issue refunds of course fees (except on medical grounds or when your place can be re-sold).\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk/Events/Calendar?sortAscending=true\u0026displayMode=list\u0026filter=EventType%3D4\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eFind a course and book\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTaster sessions\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer taster sessions for adults and juniors over 14. You will learn how to get in and out of a boat, paddle forwards and steer. We will also play some kayaking games.\u0026nbsp;Courses take place on the beautiful River Cam and last approximately 90 minutes.\u0026nbsp;The courses\u0026nbsp;are all run by Paddle UK qualified instructors and volunteer club members who enjoy helping others to paddle as well as themselves.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure that you wear lightweight thermal clothing or wetsuits and lightweight shoes (preferably slip-on). All other equipment is provided and all participants must feel confident in the water when fully clothed and wearing a buoyancy aid. \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaster session\u0026nbsp;prices 2026\u003c/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\u0022table table-striped table-bordered\u0022\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAdult\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£20\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eJunior (14+)\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£10\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStudent\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£10\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eConcession\u003c/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e£10\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaster sessions do not include a club membership discount.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: We do not issue refunds of course fees (except on medical grounds or when your place can be re-sold).\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0022https://www.cambridgecanoeclub.org.uk/Events/Calendar?sortAscending=true\u0026displayMode=list\u0026filter=EventType%3D4\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022btn btn-primary\u0022\u003eFind a course and book\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eImprovers Courses\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003eImprovers courses are designed for club members only.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo undertake an intermediate course, you will need to have significantly developed your skills beyond those gained on our beginners courses. It is expected that you can confidently paddle and manoeuvre boats.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are not ready, we recommned you build your your skills and confidence by taking part in club paddling activities such as social paddles, progression sessions and, if appropriate, Teen paddling. \n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll course participants must be able to swim 25 meters wearing a buoyancy aid.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure that you wear lightweight thermal clothing or wetsuits and lightweight shoes (preferably slip-on). All other equipment is provided.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRacing Introductions\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a busy and vibrant racing section at the club. If you have paddled short boats or sea kayaks, you may wish you try the racing boats.\n\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWe run introduction sessions to the racing boats. Please ensure you complete this before using the racing boats, as they are not easy to empty out in case of capsize, and can be broken if not emptied correctly.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProgression Sessions\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you have mastered your basic kayak skills you may want to learn more skills. This is what the progression sessions are aimed at. 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