British Canoeing Courses
BCU Discover (Previously known as BCU 1*) – One day beginners course
Sunday 1st September 2019 – Wick, Christchurch – £42 (includes equipment hire and certificate)
Beginners kayaking course. Learn basic paddle and rescue techniques in our one day training course. Once you have completed this training you will be able to join our Thursday evening club paddles.
This training runs from Wick in Christchurch.
To book onto this training, you will need to firstly sign up as a Southbourne Canoe Club member, once you have paid your membership fee, you will see the course appear for you to book onto.
BCU – Explore (Previously known as BCU 2*)
Learn more advanced paddle and rescue techniques in this one day course for people who have previously completed the BCU 1* or BCU Discover Course.
The course will involve theory, boat control, safety and rescue and will involve towards the end of the course getting wet.
Sorry no further Explore courses scheduled for this year.
Anyone wishing to complete training with the club must first become a member before a booking will be taken. To book on a course use the link below to take you to information about membership and then to our online secure booking system.
Southbourne Canoe Club Leadership Courses
The leadership Skills courses consist of 2 categories, Land Based Leader and Christchurch River and Harbour Leader.
If you are interested in becoming a club leader please see the Club Run Leadership Skills Course page.
Land Based Leader – Date TBA
Christchurch River and Harbour Leader – Date TBA, 9.00am – 4.00pm approx.
Both courses will be run from Hengistbury Head Outdoor Centre