PROGRESSIVE PADDLESPORT DAYS ARE BACK!
These dynamic training days are tailored for coaches and leaders looking to elevate their paddling skills across a variety of environments, with a focus on both river and open water techniques.
Whether you are interested in Sea Kayaking, White Water Kayaking, White Water Canoeing, or Open Water Canoeing, each session is customised to meet your individual needs. You’ll build confidence and refine your ability to navigate diverse conditions, empowering you to excel in your working environment.
These engaging sessions will take place at various locations across Northern Ireland, each session will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with timings subject to water conditions.
Cost Per Session
Paddle NI Member - £35
Non Member - £70
Participants are required to bring their own boats and equipment. However, if additional gear is needed, please contact the team at Paddle Northern Ireland for assistance.
email: admin@paddleni.org.uk
telephone: 07526 691171
Details for each session and links to book are below:
Sea Kayaking Sessions
These courses are specifically designed for coaches and leaders to enhance moderate water paddling skills, focusing on safe sea kayaking techniques and maximizing the potential of your sea kayak in the ocean.
The aim is to build your confidence, allowing you to enjoy and explore your working environment with greater ease. Tailored to your needs, these sessions provide an opportunity to advance your skills in areas such as rock hopping, surf landings, navigating headlands, moving water, and more.
The sessions will take place along the North and East Coasts, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, weather permitting.
Sunday 2nd February 2025 - Rock Hopping, and Surf Skills
Saturday 15th February 2025 – Sea Kayak Safety and Rescue
Sunday 2nd March 2025 - Rock Hopping, and Surf Skills
Saturday 29th March 2025 – Moving Water Skills
White Water Kayak Sessions
These sessions are designed for coaches and leaders to enhance your moderate water paddling skills, focusing on safe river running techniques and how to maximize your performance in the boat and on the river.
The goal is to build your confidence, enabling you to play and enjoy your working environment. Tailored to your specific needs, these sessions offer an opportunity to advance your skills in areas such as choosing lines, manoeuvring, boofing, flaring and more.
The sessions will take place on rivers such as the, Bann, Mourne, Derg, or others in Northern Ireland, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, depending on water conditions.
Sunday 19th January 2025 – Playing the River
Saturday 8th March 2025 – Safe Group Paddling and Safety and Rescue
Sunday 16th February 2025 – Choosing Lines, maintaining momentum, flaring and boofing
White Water Canoe Sessions
These sessions are designed for coaches and leaders to enhance your moderate water paddling skills, focusing on safe river running techniques and how to maximize your canoeing experience on the river.
The aim is to build your confidence, allowing you to enjoy and thrive in your working environment. Tailored to your individual needs, these sessions provide an opportunity to advance your skills in traditional style, whitewater techniques, poling, lining/tracking, and much more.
The sessions will take place on rivers such as the Bann, Cusher, and others in the area, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, depending on water conditions.
Sunday 2nd February 2025 – Traditional Style, Whitewater Techniques, Poling, Lining/Tracking
Sunday 9th March 2025 – Traditional Style, Whitewater Techniques, Poling, Lining/Tracking
Open Water Canoe Sessions
This course is designed for coaches and leaders to enhance your moderate water paddling skills, focusing on safe open water techniques and how to optimize your canoe performance in open water.
The goal is to build your confidence, allowing you to enjoy and thrive in your working environment. Tailored to your specific needs, these sessions offer an opportunity to progress your skills in traditional paddling style, managing wind, sailing, and much more.
The sessions will take place on the Strangford, Lough Neagh and other locations throughout Northern Ireland, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, depending on weather conditions.
Saturday 8th March 2025 – Traditional Paddling Style, Managing Wind and Sailing