Kayaking and Canoeing, In & Around Bristol
The Outside Element offers the perfect opportunity for individuals, couples or small groups to have a go at kayaking or canoeing; a chance for you to do this at your leisure and at your level. Whether you’re thinking of buying your own craft, training for a triathlon or adventure race or simply "want to give it a go because it looks fun".
The Outside Element can tailor the session just for you.
About Dennis StanfieldDennis Stanfield is a BCU Coach with a number of years experience on the water, teaching and playing.
A local lad, he can often be found near Baltic Wharf, passing on his knowledge of both paddling and of Bristol’s colourful history.
ServicesThe Outside Element range of activities is open to all ages (those under eighteen years old must be accompanied by their legal guardian) and abilities. The fun of a new experience goes alongside learning new skills, and there is the opportunity to gain BCU accreditation.
All technical kit can be provided, just bring a change of clothes, a towel and footwear.
Kayak and CanoeingBeginner and core skills- Getting in and out of the craft from the bank
- Forward paddling skills
- Keeping the craft in a straight line
- Stopping and turning
- How to stay upright (and what to do if you don’t!)
- British Canoe Union Star Awards
Introduction to white water- Learn to control the craft on gently flowing water
CoursesBCU One Star is a flat water award that demonstrates an individual has basic boat control and foundation skills. It will take an overall time of 6 hours. For more information take a look at the 1 Star syllabus.
BCU Two Star is an improvement award that helps paddlers develop fundamental paddle-sport skills on flat water using both kayak and canoe. The emphasis is on gaining a breadth of experience, creating the desired movement of the boat and developing an understanding into how the paddle, boat and water interact. This award also includes a couple of deep water rescue techniques.
The overall time for this award should be about 16 hours. For more information take a look at the 2 Star syllabus.
Cost
- £20 per person per hour (recommend two hours in order to gain maximum benefit)
- BCU 1 Star £80 per person
- BCU 2 Star £180 per person
Mountain biking- introduction to mountain-biking
- core skills for beginners
- guided easy routes
- several routes around Bristol and the South West