Club weekly pool session every Wednesday evening.
It is also open to the general public.We would prefer you to contact us at the emails below right to organise each session. .
Newcomers are welcome to come along and try kayaking, and be shown basic safety procedures. Club members are encouraged to practice and improve their paddling technique. Experienced guests are also welcome.
Those over 16 should be able to demonstrate they can swim 50 metres clothed.
Children between 12 - 16 years old are welcome as long as they are able to swim 25 metres, and accompanied by a parent or guardian for the duration of the session.
All equipment is provided. You just need to bring your fee, a swimming costume, synthetic T-shirt. A towel and a 20p piece for the locker. Please let John or Guy know you are coming; see contact details below
The primary role of our pool sessions is to introduce newcomers to basic strokes and complete the safety capsize drill in preparation for safe paddling with the Club on the Thames. BeginnersIf you haven't kayaked before, or have only done the occasional paddle, this the perfect place to give it a try. This is a very relaxed session where you can try out the boats and experience paddling in a warm, controlled environment. After two or three sessions and sufficient skills, newcomers may progress to paddling with us on the Thames. If you are new to paddling, we need to take you through safety drills, rescue procedures and basic skills before going out on the Thames. We won't let you paddle on the Thames with us until you have successfully completed the safety capsize drillsl. We check that you can safely get out of your kayak in case of a capsize. This is very easy, but it's essential that you have the confidence to do this in the event of a capsize on a river or in the sea. You may find this video helpful.
Training is in 3 stages
We can also teach you how to do an 'X rescue' and if you are adventurous you can try an Eskimo roll. There are many videos on youtube showing how to do this. Experienced paddlers will offer advice and assistance. | Experienced PaddlersWe use our pool session to check newcomers with prior experience are competent to paddle with us on the Thames. Come along to the pool to improve your paddling skills and rolling. The pool is very useful to practice safety and rescue moves and advanced strokes. If you have any particular skills that you wish acquire please ask us at the beginning of the session. Session Costs in cash only please£6 PBCC or Blades member£3 Junior members £10 Guest £5 Junior Guest Cash payable to George at the beginning of the session. Time20:30 – 21:30 every Wednesday throughout the year. Please arrive at before 20:00
| At the session Please arrive at least 30 minutes berforehand to check-in and pay George in good time. Get changed and select a boat to be ready in good time. Cash payable to George at the beginning of the session. He is normally found just to the right of the door when you enter the pool reception. Once changed, go into the pool area, and turn right to the end of the pool. The boats are stored in a secure area just outside the back door, but someone will help you choose a suitable boat, spray deck and paddle. If you are left handed, please make this clear as the paddles are different. If you are new, someone will help you adjust foot rests etc. and get onto the water. Contacts for further details John: PBCC_info@yahoo.co.uk Guy: douglasguy03@gmail.com 0754 837 9228 |