September 8, 2024
9:00 am
Improvers Paddleboarding – Cromford Canal Heritage Trail
Price: £49
Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Cromford Whaf
Level: Improver (attended the beginner paddleboarding session or some previous experience of paddle boarding)
Instructor: Judith
Event Description
Get out on the water with a paddle down the Cromford Canal Heritage Trail departing from Cromford Wharf, Derbyshire. Judith, a fully qualified and experienced paddle instructor will guide you down the canal with beautiful views of the countryside. The journey is around 4.8km (3 miles) and will take you past the historic warehouses and the old Victorian Lea Wood pump house. The trail is a wild life paradise and a Site of Special Scientific Interest so keep a look out for the little grebes and water voles who can be seen throughout the year. In summer look out for dragonflies, damselflies and hoverflies. Your paddle down the canal will be a relaxing journey where you can enjoy your surroundings from the unique perspective of the canal.
What’s Included:
-Qualified and experienced guide/instructor
-All paddling equipment. SUP Paddleboard, paddle, leash and buoyancy aid.
-Start Award Qualification
What do I need to bring with me?
Footwear: suitable old trainers/canvas shoes to go on the water that you are happy to get wet.
Water: bring at least 1 litre of water or something to drink
Medication: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor aliments etc
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example. Put them in an easy reach area.
Packed lunch: bring a pack lunch unless otherwise stated
Hat or cap: stay warm in the winter and shaded in the summer
Gloves: weather dependant
Sunscreen: can be useful even on cloudy days
Changing Robe: so you can get changed into dry clothing and keep warm
Spare Clothing: change of clothes is required in case you get wet. Please ensure they are lightweight and do not hold water and dry quickly after a dunk. Please bring clothing that you can get wet.
Sport Type Leggings: lightweight clothing is required as they do not hold the water and dry quickly after a dunk. Please bring clothing that you can get wet.
Sport Type Top: lightweight clothing is required as they do not hold the water and dry quickly after a dunk. Please bring clothing that you can get wet.
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