Play Boating

If you've ever tried to do a trick in your kayak then you've already taken the first step towards becoming a play boater. The term 'playboating' describes the act of using a river's natural features such as waves, eddy lines and holes, to perform tricks. It's all about trying to get your boat to surf, spin, bounce and cartwheel, while you get wet and have as much fun as possible with your mates.

PADDLEPOWER PASSPORT

Paddlepower Passport comprises four progressive levels that guide the

new paddler from the initial “Start” session through twenty four

competencies, skills and knowledge. These encourage each paddler to

achieve a recognisable standard. Adults would achieve a similar

standard via the “One Star” criteria. A coaching programme of

approximately eight hours would be appropriate for most participants.

PADDLEPOWER DISCOVER

Paddlepower Discover comprises four more progressive levels for

the young paddler to focus their attention on particular

areas of knowledge. These will significantly develop

their standard of achievement. Adults would achieve

the Two Star criteria. A coaching programme of approximately 12

hours would be appropriate for most participants.

RIVER SESSIONS.

The river sessions this year have been run over a Tuesday evening and a Friday evening. The Friday group have been working towards their Passport award. Here they are seen on their day trip from Fakenham to Great Ryburgh.