Sea Kayaking Skills for Beginners - 5 Week Course - 7:15pm - Thursdays - Round O, Enniskillen - JUNE
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Our Learn to Paddle - Sea Kayaks course for Beginners is a progressive set of five outdoor lessons using sea kayaks, also known as touring kayaks. These are single seater kayaks, designed for travelling in wider bodies of water. These are stable, straight tracking kayaks which are ideal for exploring our loughs and slow moving rivers.
This 5-week course is perfect for beginners as no previous experience is needed, and no need to be able to swim. The course is also suitable for those who have paddled in while. It aims to introduce basic kayaking skills for new paddlers and help others build on the skills they already have. Ideal for anyone who is thinking about summer trips on the lough or who is just starting out on their paddlesports adventure. All participants will be fitted with correctly sized buoyancy aids and kept under close supervision. Coaching to suit you, based on your experience and ability, by our friendly, qualified instructors, in a safe and progressive way. You will be encouraged to become more water confident with each session.
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:
Parking is available and there are toilet facilities, though these are not always open.
There are no changing or showering facilities. 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: 7pm to 8:30pm (7:15-8:15pm on the water). Please arrive dressed in your paddling kit, to prepare for the session and have safety equipment fitted.
Dates: 5 x Thursday evenings; 4th, 11th, 18th 25th June and 2nd July.
Location: The Round O, Enniskillen
Who is this course suitable for:
This course is suitable for people with no kayaking experience as well as those who may not have paddled in a while, and anyone who has paddled other craft and wishes to progress in sea kayaks or touring kayaks.
We recommend that participants should be at least 14 years old, eager to develop their skills and willing to engage in coached exercises. The ability to swim is not required, however some water confidence is necessary.
Personal Performance Award Certificates available.
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.
This 5-week course is perfect for beginners as no previous experience is needed, and no need to be able to swim. The course is also suitable for those who have paddled in while. It aims to introduce basic kayaking skills for new paddlers and help others build on the skills they already have. Ideal for anyone who is thinking about summer trips on the lough or who is just starting out on their paddlesports adventure. All participants will be fitted with correctly sized buoyancy aids and kept under close supervision. Coaching to suit you, based on your experience and ability, by our friendly, qualified instructors, in a safe and progressive way. You will be encouraged to become more water confident with each session.
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:
Parking is available and there are toilet facilities, though these are not always open.
There are no changing or showering facilities. 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: 7pm to 8:30pm (7:15-8:15pm on the water). Please arrive dressed in your paddling kit, to prepare for the session and have safety equipment fitted.
Dates: 5 x Thursday evenings; 4th, 11th, 18th 25th June and 2nd July.
Location: The Round O, Enniskillen
Who is this course suitable for:
This course is suitable for people with no kayaking experience as well as those who may not have paddled in a while, and anyone who has paddled other craft and wishes to progress in sea kayaks or touring kayaks.
We recommend that participants should be at least 14 years old, eager to develop their skills and willing to engage in coached exercises. The ability to swim is not required, however some water confidence is necessary.
Personal Performance Award Certificates available.
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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Round O, Enniskillen, United Kingdom, 29 Pound Street, Enniskillen, BT94 1, United Kingdom, Omagh
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