Standup Paddleboarding Improvers Session – Chesterfield Canal

Standup Paddleboarding Improvers Session – Chesterfield Canal

Price

Members: £35

Non Members: £40

For information on how to become a member please go to Membership – Women Outdoors (womenoutdoorsuk.com)

Duration: 3 hours (approx.) 

Location: Chesterfield Canal

Level: Improver (attended the beginner paddleborading session or some previous experience of paddle boarding)

Directions: TBC

Event Description

Your Discover Award is a 5Km journey allowing you to develop your planning, decision making and practical skills for a fun and safe time on the water, taking you on the next steps towards becoming a proficient and independent paddler. Learn how to choose and effectively use equipment, whilst developing an understanding of factors that affect your paddling, giving you the confidence to progress making your own decisions. The session will include safety and rescue skills to self-rescue or go to the aid of your paddle buddies in a safe confident manner. Once you have achieved your Discover Award then you will be ready to join the group on one of our peer sessions which we will hosting at some beautiful locations in the UK.

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.

Terms & Conditions

By booking or participating in a trip or event with us you are agreeing to the Women Outdoors Terms and Conditions Terms & Conditions – Women Outdoors (womenoutdoorsuk.com)

For information on how to become a member please go to Membership – Women Outdoors (womenoutdoorsuk.com)

Non Members can book tickets from the 1st of March