Intro Moving Water
Canoe - Manchester
So you've been canoeing on the flat water and you have mastered your 2 star skills, it's time to take your canoeing on to moving water. With an expert coach along side, you can begin your journey, learning and applying new skills. Here we will look at key concepts, core to all white water paddling, giving you the best foundation to build from.

Taking your open canoe onto moving water opens up a whole wealth of river trips that you are able to undertake both in the UK and abroad. This weekend will focus on giving you the knowledge and skills to take your canoe onto river up to grade 2+ in safety. 

Overview
Safe introduction to the white water environment. Introduce models for reading and understand white water hydrology Identifying & understanding hazards. Building on individual skills and experiences to learn key white water skills including: Breaking In/Out, Ferry Gliding, Dynamic Balance and Posture, keeping Safe.

The Venue
Our courses take place at a variety of venues depending on water conditions these are; River Irwel (Burrs Country Park Bury), River Goyt (Marple) and the River Mersey (Stockport). Please be aware these may change close to the course dates, please contact us to confirm venue. 

Previous Experience & Other Requirements
Minimum age is 8 years old for half day courses and 10 years old for full day beginners courses. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You must be able to swim 25m in light clothing.

How to book and payment
Payment is required in full in advance for all courses. It is not possible to accept payment on the day and your place will nit be confirmed until payment has been made. Please proceed to the checkout process where our secure on line system will allow you to book and pay for your place.

Further Information is available Here

Please call Stockport on 0161 474 1499 or email stockport@brookbankcanoes.co.uk for more information