Enjoy a taster of Kayaking & Canoeing right here in Lincoln! The University of Lincoln Canoe & Kayak club is hosting 4 taster sessions to allow you to try this exciting sport over freshers. We’ll explain all you need to know on this post.
When Can I come and have a go.
We are hosting 4 sessions across 2 days. The 23rd of September and the 30th of September. With taster sessions at 2pm & 3pm. Please show up only to one as we need to allow everyone a chance to take part.
What should I expect?
You’ll spend 1 hour taking part, 15mins gearing up, warming up and a quick safety briefing then we head onto Brayford Pool, allow you to paddle around, we’ll play some games and activities as well as teach basic skills. It’s flat water so no rapids so we don’t plan anyone to fall in.
Do I need any special kit?
No, we’ll provide the boats & paddles, as well as the safety equipment to get paddling, we just ask you dress appropriate and bring a towel.
What should I wear?
Sports/active wear is good. A t-shirt and swimming shorts/tracksuit trousers, However we’ll provide a CAG to cover your torso from water, however you will get wet, be it from splashes in the water or the rain so please wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet. But please don’t wear jeans or cotton/fleece tracksuits as these absorb water and make paddling unsafe. Footwear wise, please wear footwear you don’t mind getting wet.
Should I bring anything else?
A change of clothes is essential, you don’t want to be walking home in wet clothes, also a towel and a change of shoes. There is changing facilities so you can leave your belongings in the changing rooms.
Is it easy, safe, dangerous?
We have a team of trained students who’ve been on various BCU courses who’ll be on the water providing coaching and assistance, The Brayford Pool is a flat body so no waves or choppy water will make this great for a first time paddling. The kit you’ll be wearing is also safe and keep you afloat if you accidentally fall in. While the Brayford pool might look questionable some days, however the Environmental Agency has deemed the water perfectly safe to paddle on.
Overall, it’s safe and the easy to paddle on the Brayford.
Where should I meet?
We meet at the Lincoln Canoe Club, based on campus, it the building near the Minerva building (formally M.A.B), to find it walk down the road/path as if you were heading to the level crossing.
We’d love to see you come along and try this sport out. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on Facebook, or e-mail canoe@lincolnsu.com
Happy Paddling!