Canoeing
Bewl Water
Kayaking & Open Canoeing is taught in small groups by qualified British Canoe Union (BCU) coaches through the BCU training scheme. Our Bewl Water based courses teach skills in both kayaks and open canoes :-
Scouts & Guides :
Paddle Power - Start, Passport & Discovery Awards.
Explorers, Rangers, Scout Network & Adults:
The new 1 Star & 2 Star Awards (The Passport & 2 Star awards are equivalent to the Scout Canoeist Badge & Explorer Canoeist Badge respectively).
It is possible for absolute beginners to gain an entry level award in one weekend, however to achieve the more advanced awards will require more experience to attain the necessary skills. Paddlers are encouraged to attend further courses (see below) with us under our coaches' guidance to perfect their skills.
In addition we are able to offer training & assessment in the following:
Canoe Safety Test, The new BCU Coach Level 1 & 2, The new 3 & 4 Star awards for White Water (Kayak), Open Canoe & Placid Water.
Moving water experience, BCU 3 & 4 Star White Water (Kayak) training & assessment is held in Wales with indoor accommodation. (Course 8).
General Enquiries - Peter Yates on 0774 093 0825 (Mobile)
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Bewl Brochure and the Bewl application form.
Alternatively to obtain more information and an application form send a SAE to:
Mike Marks 2 St Lawrence Avenue, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN4 0XB
Telephone 01892 542233 (no calls after 10pm please)
Applications only accepted on application forms with the full (non-returnable) course fee. Please enclose a large stamped addressed envelope so that booking confirmation and joining instructions can be sent to you. Telephone & email bookings are not accepted.
To email Mike Marks
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Bewl Booking - Mike Marks
Kayaking / Canoening Permit Assessment - Bewl Water
Various water activity assessment opportunities have been provided during the year as part of the introduction of the Adventurous Activity Permit scheme. During this event members will be able to demonstrate their skills and aptitude to taking scouts afloat. (see factsheet FS 120100). Alternative dates can be agreed directly with the appropriate assessor if required.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Bewl Brochure and the Bewl application form.
To Book email Alan Skelton
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Canoeing - Alan Skelton
KSWF Canche Canoe Trip - TBC
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email Paul Betts
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Canoeing - Paul Betts
Scout Canoeist Badge - Leybourne
Suitable for Scouts who wish to achieve the Scout Canoeist or Basic Nautical Skills badge. This Leybourne lake event is designed to enable the Scout to work towards the BCU 1 & 2 star award and pass if suitably proficient.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email James Reid
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Sailing/Canoeing - James Reid
Please note confirmation of a place will not be notified to you until after the 1st May 2010.