Want to learn more about L.U.C.K. Theres no better way than coming to a taster session and meeting us! The Lincoln University Canoe & Kayak team (L.U.C.K) is hosting four taster sessions to allow you to try this exciting sport. Understand everything you need to know from this post.

When Can I come and have a go.

We are hosting 4 sessions across 2 days. The 28th September and the 5th October. With 1 hour long taster sessions at 2pm & 3pm. Please show up to only one as we need to allow everyone a chance to take part. 

What should I expect?

You’ll spend 1 hour taking part, 15 minutes gearing up, warming up and a quick safety briefing then we head onto Brayford Pool, allow you to have paddle around, plus we’ll play some games and activities to teach basic water skills. It’s flat water so no plans for 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, bring a towel and change of clothes. There is a changing room at Lincoln Canoe Club so you can easily get changed straight off the water.

What should I wear?

Sports/active wear is good. A t-shirt and swimming shorts/tracksuit trousers (no jeans). However we’ll provide a CAG to cover your torso from water. Be prepared, 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. 

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 buoyancy aid you’ll be wearing will 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