If you’ve ever wanted to experience the freedom and thrill of paddling on calm lakes, rushing rivers, or the open sea, you’re in the right place! Whether it’s kayaking, canoeing, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), getting started in paddle sports can seem daunting at first. But with the right guidance and resources, it can be an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable.
Paddle sports come in many forms, and it’s important to pick the one that fits your interests and physical abilities. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most popular paddle sports to help you decide:
- کیکنگ: This is the most popular and widely practised paddle sport, where you use a double-bladed paddle to move through the water in a narrow boat. It’s great for people who love adventure and want to explore lakes, rivers, and the sea.
- Canoeing: Similar to kayaking, but you’ll typically use a single-bladed paddle and sit in a more open canoe. Canoeing is perfect for those who prefer a more relaxed paddle or enjoy sharing the experience with others.
- Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): For those who love a challenge and want to try something different, SUP allows you to stand on a large board while paddling. It’s a great full-body workout and perfect for calm lakes or coastal waters.
The Paddle Awards are for those getting into a boat for the first time, enabling them to feel confident in their chosen craft in a sheltered water environment. The awards help empower the paddler, enabling them to start their lifelong journey into paddlesport.
There are three Paddle Awards to choose from:
Paddle Start
Your first time on the water ‘having a go’! A fun and enjoyable practical session, introducing you to paddlesport.
Paddle Discover
Taking you on the next steps towards becoming an independent paddler, for a fun and safe time on the water. Developing an understanding of the factors which affect your paddling; developing your decision making and practical skills, giving you confidence on the water.
Paddle Explore
Your Explore Award gives you ownership; allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddlesport.
دورانیہ: پانچ روزہ رہائشی کورس
مقام: CCAT Capel Curig، Snowdonia National Park
لنکاسٹر، لیک ڈسٹرکٹ اور یارکشائر ڈیلس نیشنل پارک کے قریب CCAT ہالٹن
کورس کی فیس: £50
اہلیت: 15+ کی عمر کے کیڈٹس اور CFAVs
شرائط: CFAVs کے لیے کوئی پیشگی شرائط نہیں ہیں، لیکن کیڈٹس نے اپنا ٹو اسٹار سلیبس مکمل کرنا ضروری ہے۔.
کورس سرٹیفیکیشن: Successful participants will be awarded the appropriate British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddle Award. Additionally for cadets, this meets the requirement of the three star AT element of the Army Cadet Syllabus.
ڈی او ایف: یہ کورس گولڈ ڈی او ای کے رہائشی سیکشن کی شرائط بھی پوری کرتا ہے۔.
اگر آپ اس کورس میں شرکت کرنا چاہتے ہیں تو براہ کرم اپنے دستے یا دستے کے کمانڈر سے بات کریں۔.
Photo Gallery of Paddle Sport Courses
بڑا دیکھنے کے لیے نیچے دی گئی کسی بھی تصویر پر کلک کریں۔
