Courses are designed for club members. Potential members are welcome on Induction courses - though temporary
membership at £8 per day is payable.
Induction
Saturdays 14th June; 5th July; 2nd Aug; 6th Sept; 4th Oct. 1000-1400.
Cost free to members. Temporary membership £8 for non members.
An introduction to the club, the roles of duty officers and a ‘paddlesport start’ course. A capsize/spraydeck drill will be offered for those who fancy a swim. Those attending should then be able to confidently join the regular summer Sunday afternoon club sessions.
One Star
Sat 7th June 1000-1600; Sun 8th June 1000-1600.
Cost £ 40 + £5 BCU fee.
Sun 6th July 1000-1400, Sun 13 July 1000-1400, Sun 20th July1000 – 1400, Sun 27th July 1000-1400.
Cost £ 45 + £5 BCU fee.
Sat 13th Sept 1000-1600; Sat 27th Sept 1000-1600.
Cost £ 40 + £5 BCU fee.
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Two Star
Friday 16th May (20.30 Pool session); Sat 31st May 1000-1500; Sun 1st June 1000-1500.
Cost £35 + £5 BCU fee.
Sat 9th Aug 1000-1600; Sun 10th Aug 1000-1600; Sat 16th Aug 1000-1600; Sun 17th Aug 1000-1600.
Cost £50 + £5 BCU fee.
Sat 18th Oct 1000-1600; Sunday 19th Oct 1000-1600; Sat 25th Oct 1000-1600; Sun 26th Oct 1000-1600.
Cost £50 + £5 BCU fee.
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Three Star Kayak
Provisional. Sat 6th Sept; Sun 7th Sept; Sat 13th Sept; Sun14th Sept. Cost £50 + £5
BCU fee.
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Four Star Kayak
We hope to run a course and possibly an assessment. Prerequisites are 3*; a roll; awide range of river experience, a white water safety and rescue test and formal training. This is quite involved so speak to me if you wish to work towards this ‘leaders’ qualification. Cost TBA
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Three Star Open
Provisional. Sat 5th Jul; Sun 6th Jul; Sat 12th Jul; Sun13th Jul.
Cost £50 + £5 BCU fee.
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Four Star Open
We hope to run a course and possibly anassessment. Prerequisites are 3*; a wide range of river experience, a white water safety and rescue test and formal training. This is quite involved so speak to me if you wish to work towards this ‘leaders’ qualification. Cost TBA
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White Water Intro
These courses are designed to give a more formal introduction to white water than attendance at White Water Fridays and provide a moving water introduction for 3* kayak aspirants. The course will consist of two x 2 ½ hour sessions with a max coach to pupil ratio of 1:4.
All Provisional. Tuesdays 8th and 15th July – Evenings as per course opening times.
Cost £10 plus WW course fees.
Tuesdays 12th and 19th Aug – Evenings as per course opening times.
Cost £10 plus WW course fees.
Tuesdays 2nd and 9th Sept – Evenings as per course opening times.
Cost £10 plus WW course fees.
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Free Style Intro
All Provisional. Tuesdays 17th and 24th June. Evenings as per course times.
Cost £10 + WWCourse fees.
Tuesdays 2nd and 9th Sept. Evenings as per course times.
Cost £10 + WWCourse fees.
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White Water Fridays
6th June, 11th July, 5 Sept
Rolling
Sessions on Fridays 20th June; 27th June; 12th Sept; 19th Sept.
Cost £5 per session.
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Canoe safety and rescue
Provisional Sat 19th and Sun 20th July.
Cost £20
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Marathon Boating
A chance to try out some longer boats and perhaps indulge in a little racing.
Provisional Friday 13th June. Cost £2. Sun 3rd Aug. Cost £2.
Intro to Slalom
A chance to learn some techniques before the Nene Slalom event. If there is enough interest we might try for an August white water Friday and have a session on the course.
Provisional Fridays 18th July; 8th August; 15th August. Cost £2 per session
(plus course fees if appropriate).
Xstream challenge
Provisional Friday 25th July; Friday 1 Aug.
Costs Individuals £1 Teams (of three) £2.
A chance to set a time around a sprint course in the lagoon. Trophies to winners.
Contact : 07948 834 013 or coaching@nckc.org.uk
Book early numbers limited.
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Membership Form
Consent Form
Course Form
1 Star Syllabus - Kayak or Open Canoe
2 Star Syllabus - Kayak and Open Canoe
3 Star Syllabus - WW Open Canoe
3 Star Syllabus - WW Kayak
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