Canoe Canal Adventures with Shoreline Extreme Sports
Canoeing, or Canadian Canoeing, allows a group of people (typically two, but can accommodate up to four) to paddle a large open-cockpit canoe. One key distinction between an open canoe and a kayak is the type of paddle used; canoes utilize single-bladed paddles, whereas kayaks use double-ended paddles.
Shoreline’s canoeing courses primarily take place on the historic rural Bude Canal, which meanders up the Neat Valley for nearly two miles. This canal offers an ideal setting to teach canoeing techniques in a safe and sheltered environment.
For the Canal Canoe Adventure, you’ll be equip you with a canoe and provide initial instruction on paddling and maneuvering techniques. After some practice time, you’ll get a brief and you’ll be provided a challenge map before allowing you to venture off on your own to explore the canal and discover the answers to the challenge’s questions. It’s a fantastic experience for groups or families, ensuring everyone stays engaged and entertained, including your furry friends!
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Info:
Where to Meet:
You will be advised when you book.
What to Bring:
All you need to bring is a change of clothing. Here are some suggestions:
For summer conditions, consider wearing tracksuit bottoms or shorts, a T-shirt, and an old pair of trainers or wetsuit boots.
For winter conditions, layer up with tracksuit bottoms, waterproof over trousers, a T-shirt, fleece, woolly hat, and again, an old pair of trainers or wetsuit boots.
Alternatively, you can opt for a full wetsuit, although it may feel too hot and restrictive and could cause rubbing during the activity.
Equipment:
All essential equipment will be provided.
Sessions:
Shoreline can accommodate a diverse range of ages in their canoeing activities, but recommend a minimum ages of 8 years old based on the strength and endurance required. Open canoes are easy to paddle with two, three, or four paddlers in a boat, making them excellent activities for fostering teamwork and having fun together. Great fun for familes, groups of friends, team building, hen and stag parties.