Develop Canoeing Level 2 Course in Southampton
Two-day canoeing course at Southampton Water Activities Centre
Our Develop Canoeing Level 2 course is a two-day practical canoeing course for paddlers who have already completed our multi-discipline Start Paddlesports Level 1 course or have similar recent paddling experience.
This course is designed for students who now want to focus on canoeing, improve their boat handling and become more confident paddling an open canoe on sheltered water.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for paddlers who have already tried canoeing, kayaking, SUP or other paddlesports and now want to develop their canoe skills.
You should have previously completed:
Start Paddlesports Level 1 or have equivalent recent paddling experience.
What will I learn?
During the Develop Canoeing Level 2 course, we will work on:
- Safe launching and landing
- Forward paddling technique
- Steering and manoeuvring
- Turning strokes
- Stopping and controlling speed
- Tandem canoeing skills
- Introduction to solo canoe skills
- Trim, balance and boat control
- Simple journey planning
- Awareness of wind, tide and local conditions
- Capsize recovery and personal safety
- Looking after equipment and other paddlers
Course location
Training takes place at Southampton Water Activities Centre, SWAC, close to Southampton city centre. The centre has slipways, changing rooms, showers, parking and access to sheltered tidal water, making it an excellent venue for canoeing and paddlesports training in Southampton.
What’s included?
- Two days of canoe coaching
- Canoe hire
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Safety equipment
- Use of changing facilities
- Tuition from an experienced paddlesports instructor
- Tea and Coffee
- Parking on site
What should I bring?
Please bring:
- Clothes suitable for getting wet
- Old trainers or watersports shoes
- Towel
- Warm layers
- Waterproof jacket if you have one
- Lunch and snacks
- Water bottle
- Sun cream in warm weather
- Wetsuit (or hire ours for £5//day)
Course outcome
By the end of the course, you should be more confident handling a canoe, understand the core paddling strokes and be ready to continue developing your canoeing skills through further practice, journeys or more advanced paddlesports courses.
Why choose Chieftain Training and SWAC?
Chieftain Training runs a wide range of watersports and paddlesports courses from Southampton Water Activities Centre. Our structured pathway allows students to progress from beginner paddlesports into canoeing, kayaking, SUP and other watersports.
Book your Develop Canoeing Level 2 course
Ready to progress your canoeing?
Book your Develop Canoeing Level 2 course in Southampton with Chieftain Training at Southampton Water Activities Centre.