PADDLEPOWER PASSPORT and PADDLESPORT DISCOVERY are exciting new youth centred schemes which introduces young people to paddlesport. As well as focusing on skills and understanding there is a strong emphasis on participation and paddlers are encourage to experience the many aspects of paddlesport available, both competitive and adventurous, across a range of disciplines. PASSPORT is equivalent to the old 1 star award and DISCOVERY to the 2 star award.
At every stage the Instructor will sign off your Progress Card; when it is completed you'll be sent your Award Certificate.
You must have completed the PASSPORT AWARD (or hold the old 1* award, preferably in both canoe and kayak) before starting the DISCOVERY course.
Canoe and Kayak Club on Saturday mornings is a great opportunity to practice your new skills, play some games and to enjoy your canoeing and kayaking in the wide range of boats that we have at Mepal.
PADDLEPOWER DISCOVERY courses will be held over a weekend Saturday and Sunday 9.30am - 4.30pm. Because there is quite a big jump in performance between PASSPORT and DISCOVERY you may not get everything signed off in one course; you can sign up for a second course and / or come along on Saturday mornings to Canoe and Kayak Club to complete the award. Discovery Courses are also held on 4 consecutive Thursday evenings from 6.00pm - 8.00pm Download a sample of the progress cards
