About
No Work Wed 24th May, Canoe Steps (behind the Lakeland Forum)
An enjoyable, social paddle for those who like to get their exercise on the water, while taking in the great views from our blueways. Run by our experienced, qualified and friendly coaches, these mid-weel paddles are guided trips with coaching as needed, including advice on efficient paddling and paddling for fitness.
Prerequisites: We recommend that participants should be at least 14 years old and be able to paddle at an easy to moderate rate for the duration of the 2 hour session.
This course would be suitable for anyone who has completed one of our Learn to Kayak Courses or has gained some kayak touring experience elsewhere. These trips are not for first time paddlers.
Equipment: We will provide all paddlesport equipment you need; seakayaks / canoes, spraydecks, paddles, buoyancy aids and helmets. The only thing we can't supply is your personal paddling wear.
For these trips, a wetsuit is not necessary but if you have one that's fine. Alternatively, comfortable outdoor clothes that are appropriate to the weather, fleeces, tracksuits etc, will do, but you must have a drybag of spare kit with you to change into if needed. Sun cream if needed.
A second full set of dry clothes including shoes and a towel are essential to bring with you to change into after the trip. Please talk to your coach or get in touch if you need further guidance on this.
Facilities
Normal public toilet arrangements, changing and showering facilities may be available in the Lakeland Forum for a small fee. Please arrive ready to go paddling or change at your car as many paddlers do. A changing towel and a mat to stand on make this a much easier and more discrete process, or a large bin liner to sit on on the way home in your paddling kit works well too.
General Information
All our courses are open to all. You do not need to be a member to book.
We aim to be as inclusive as possible. If you have any additional needs please contact us before booking to see how we can accommodate you.
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Prices (per trip)
Non Member Rates
All our courses are open to all, you do not need to be a member to book.
For Adults (18+) - £20
For Juniors (U18) - £12
Assistance rates available.
Important - If you have recently completed your first course with us and have just paid the non-member rate for that course, please claim your new membership included in that course fee before booking again. This will enable you to book as a member and pay the discounted member rates. Details on how to do this were sent to you by email.
Member rates:
For Adults (18+) with Current EP Membership - £15
For Juniors (U18) with Current EP Membership - £9
Assistance rates available.
Erne Paddler Registered Volunteer rates: £5
Returning Members - Important, please read:
Lapsed members (anyone who has previously held an Erne Paddlers membership) should renew their membership before booking a course with us in order for the members' discounts to be automatically applied at checkout.
You can paddle with us again up to 4 times in a year before you need membership for insurance, however you will need to pay the non-members rate. Discounted introductory membership included in the non-members course fee does not apply, this is for new joiners only.
You can renew your membership here:
How To Renew For Returning Members.
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You can read more about our course prices here: Course Prices.
Booking is essential for all events and courses.
All the events you are booked onto are viewable in our Events page, in the "EVENTS & COURSES" section under "FULL SCHEDULE"
Many of our courses fill quickly, please book now to avoid disappointment.
Numbers are strictly limited by coaching ratios for safety and quality.
Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout according to your account profile (age, membership status, etc).
For member discounts to apply you need to be logged in with your club member account.
For help on how to login, please see the first section of our How to Join guide for how to create and account or the first section of our How to Renew guide for returning members
If you are not sure how to do this or the discount don't seem to be working please contact us using the details on the left or below.
A full Course Information document will be attached to your booking confirmation email.
Full Club Programme
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