Kayak Skills for Beginners - 5 Week Course - 7pm - Tuesdays - Round O, Enniskillen - JUNE 2026
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This course will be a progressive set of five sessions with coaching designed to suit beginners as well as those who have a little experience.
Coached by our friendly and experienced instructors, this course is perfect for anyone new to kayaking or paddlers returning to the sport after a while. Beginners are very welcome and there is no need to be able to swim. We will cover basic paddling techniques, launching and landing safely, kayak stability and body positioning and basic safety and rescue skills.
All participants will be fitted with a correctly sized buoyancy aid and kept under close supervision by the instructors.
Equipment:
We provide: All the paddlesports equipment needed - kayaks, canoes or SUPs, spraydecks paddles, buoyancy aids and helmets.
You bring: Personal paddling wear. You can wear a wetsuit if you have one, or normal outdoor sports clothes; fleeces or tracksuit and top, to suit the weather. Please wear shoes to get wet and a waterproof coat. Get in touch if you need more advice about what gear to wear or buy. You must bring a full set of dry clothes, shoes and a towel.
Facilities:
We meet at the Round O in Enniskillen. Parking is available and there are toilet facilities, though these are not always open.
For these courses most people find it best to arrive ready to go paddling.
Afterwards, you can change at your car, or drive straight home. For changing at your car (as many paddlers do), a changing towel and mat to stand on make this a much easier and discreet process. Or some prefer stay in their paddling kit and use a large bin liner to sit on in the car, and change at home. We do recommend that you shower soon after paddling.
Times:
6:45pm to 8:10pm (7-8pm on the water).
Please arrive to be ready for 6:45pm, dressed in your paddling kit, to prepare for the session and have safety equipment fitted.
Dates:
5 x Tuesday evenings; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th June
Location: The Round O, Enniskillen Round O Map Link
10% BOOKING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL SUNDAY 31st MAY
If this is the first time you are booking with us the non-member price for the full course includes annual membership of Erne Paddlers and Affiliated Paddle Northern Ireland Membership (our National Governing Body). Membership of both organisations is valued at up to £85, depending on age.
Current course participant discount: If you are a club member and currently attending a 4 or 5 week paddlesports skills course with us you are entitled to a 20% discount on the ticket price. This will be issued by way of a refund after your purchase.
For more information about Assistance Rates and how to apply please visit our website here: Assistance Rates
Extra notes
Open to all (no need to be a member to book).
If you have additional needs, get in touch before booking — we’ll do our best to accommodate.
A full course information document will be attached to your booking confirmation email.
Prices are automatically calculated at check out and eligible discounts applied based on your profile on our system.
Membership & Renewals
You do not need to be a member to book a course.
Non-member 4+ week course prices include an annual membership of Erne Paddlers & Paddle NI (worth up to £85).
Returning members should renew before booking to access discounted member rates.
Booking and membership guides are available on our website.
Full Programme
See all our events and courses → ernepaddlers.org.uk/events
Contact us
If you have any queries or need help to complete your booking, please get in touch, we're happy to help.
📧 [email protected]
📱 07468 911398 (WhatsApp, text or call)
💬 Messenger | Instagram
Please Note
If you want to attend a course or activity with us, please register and book your place as soon as you can. If we know that there is sufficient interest in a course or trip, we can confirm the work schedule with the qualified coaches for that event. There is a minimum number of attendees required for all our group courses and events. It really helps us if people book tickets as soon as possible. Thank you.
Coached by our friendly and experienced instructors, this course is perfect for anyone new to kayaking or paddlers returning to the sport after a while. Beginners are very welcome and there is no need to be able to swim. We will cover basic paddling techniques, launching and landing safely, kayak stability and body positioning and basic safety and rescue skills.
All participants will be fitted with a correctly sized buoyancy aid and kept under close supervision by the instructors.
Equipment:
We provide: All the paddlesports equipment needed - kayaks, canoes or SUPs, spraydecks paddles, buoyancy aids and helmets.
You bring: Personal paddling wear. You can wear a wetsuit if you have one, or normal outdoor sports clothes; fleeces or tracksuit and top, to suit the weather. Please wear shoes to get wet and a waterproof coat. Get in touch if you need more advice about what gear to wear or buy. You must bring a full set of dry clothes, shoes and a towel.
Facilities:
We meet at the Round O in Enniskillen. Parking is available and there are toilet facilities, though these are not always open.
For these courses most people find it best to arrive ready to go paddling.
Afterwards, you can change at your car, or drive straight home. For changing at your car (as many paddlers do), a changing towel and mat to stand on make this a much easier and discreet process. Or some prefer stay in their paddling kit and use a large bin liner to sit on in the car, and change at home. We do recommend that you shower soon after paddling.
Times:
6:45pm to 8:10pm (7-8pm on the water).
Please arrive to be ready for 6:45pm, dressed in your paddling kit, to prepare for the session and have safety equipment fitted.
Dates:
5 x Tuesday evenings; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th June
Location: The Round O, Enniskillen Round O Map Link
10% BOOKING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL SUNDAY 31st MAY
If this is the first time you are booking with us the non-member price for the full course includes annual membership of Erne Paddlers and Affiliated Paddle Northern Ireland Membership (our National Governing Body). Membership of both organisations is valued at up to £85, depending on age.
Current course participant discount: If you are a club member and currently attending a 4 or 5 week paddlesports skills course with us you are entitled to a 20% discount on the ticket price. This will be issued by way of a refund after your purchase.
For more information about Assistance Rates and how to apply please visit our website here: Assistance Rates
Extra notes
Open to all (no need to be a member to book).
If you have additional needs, get in touch before booking — we’ll do our best to accommodate.
A full course information document will be attached to your booking confirmation email.
Prices are automatically calculated at check out and eligible discounts applied based on your profile on our system.
Membership & Renewals
You do not need to be a member to book a course.
Non-member 4+ week course prices include an annual membership of Erne Paddlers & Paddle NI (worth up to £85).
Returning members should renew before booking to access discounted member rates.
Booking and membership guides are available on our website.
Full Programme
See all our events and courses → ernepaddlers.org.uk/events
Contact us
If you have any queries or need help to complete your booking, please get in touch, we're happy to help.
📧 [email protected]
📱 07468 911398 (WhatsApp, text or call)
💬 Messenger | Instagram
Please Note
If you want to attend a course or activity with us, please register and book your place as soon as you can. If we know that there is sufficient interest in a course or trip, we can confirm the work schedule with the qualified coaches for that event. There is a minimum number of attendees required for all our group courses and events. It really helps us if people book tickets as soon as possible. Thank you.
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The Round O, Enniskillen, BT74 7, United Kingdom, Omagh, United Kingdom
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