The Big Splash (14-15 April)
This April we'll be helping Canoe England celebrate National 'Go Canoeing Week' with our own 'Big Splash' event.
The Big Splash is a weekend dedicated to Canoeing and Kayaking, aimed to help get you out on the water.
This fast moving, fun filled weekend is designed for those who are new to paddling or have limited experience. It's a no-pressure 
opportunity to boost your knowledge, develop your skills and find out what the sport is all about. If you've been out of the sport for a long time, it's also an ideal opportunity to get back in a boat and find out what's new in the sport.
With a practical, water based workshop approach you'll be able to sign up to whatever suits you best and learn exactly what you need to know. Along with technical coaching, you'll be able to check out the latest kit, paddles and boats and get the chance to talk to top coaches about what kit is right for you. 
You'll discover how to make the most of the UK's waterways, get up to speed with the latest on access and safety issues and find out how to join a club or simply meet paddlers in your area.
You'll have the opportunity to try out all kinds of different boats including sit on tops, sea kayaks, touring and lightweight canoes, freestyle and creaking boats, slalom kayaks and everything in between.
After enjoying a full day of workshops and technique coaching each day, in the evenings you'll enjoy entertaining guest speakers recount tales of far-flung kayak adventures or simply chat to other paddlers about their boating.
By the end of the weekend, you'll have developed your skill, knowledge and understanding of the sport and you'll have a clear picture of what direction you want to progress in canoeing.
To help you get involved we've kept the price of this weekend down to an absolute minimum.
£160 (14-15 April)
Includes 2 days of workshops (including equipment & boat hire), 2 nights accommodation and all your meals.
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Workshop on offer include:
Getting Started
A great session to find out what paddling is all about, no previous experience needed! A great fun way to learn the basics of moving around and what equipment you need to get out and about.
Capsize in Confidence
A confidence boosting water based session in the safety and warmth of our indoor rolling pool, leaving you feeling happier and more confident if you take an unplanned dip. Ideal for nervous paddlers or those who've never paddled with a spraydeck on.
Going Straight (kayak) - Getting to grips with the basics of forward paddling
When you're starting out going in a straight line can seem difficult, we've all been stuck going in circles wondering how everyone else seem to manage to get where they're going. On this session you'll get coaching on how to improve your forward paddling help you paddle straight and confidently.
Rolling Surgery
If you need a little help with your roll then this is for you. An experienced coach will take a look at your roll and help diagnose your roll and prescribe the right course of action so you can improve it and roll with more confidence.
Forward Paddling Masterclass
A great workshop to help refine your forward paddling out on the water and using our ergo machines on land, improving both your efficiency and technique.
Manoeuvre with Ease
A great opportunity to fine tune your technique, our coaches will take you through the fundamental turning strokes before moving onto edging and timing before finally linking it all together taking your boat handling skills to the next level.
How to Stay Upright
We all have the occasional wobble, in this session you'll learn basic support strokes so when it all goes wrong you know what to do to stay up right and avoid that unscheduled dip.
Whatever Boats You Float
Come and try a wide variety of boats. River kayaks, sea kayaks, canoes, creeking boats, playboys, sit-on-tops and touring boats. You name you can paddle it, great if you're looking for a new boat or just fancy trying out something different. .
First Time Solo
Have you ever wondered how on earth people seem to paddle a canoe in a straight line whilst only paddling on one side? Now's your chance to demystify the art of paddling a canoe on your own, you'll learn all the fundamental skills to get you going.
Going Straight (canoe) - Getting to grips with the basics of forward paddling
When you're starting out going in a straight line can seem difficult, we've all been stuck going in circles wondering how everyone else seem to manage to get where they're going. On this session you'll get coaching on how to improve your forward paddling help you paddle straight and confidently.
Tandem Masterclass
A great session to improve your paddling as a pair. Whether you've come with your paddling partner, on your own or never paddled a canoe before you'll finish this session a slicker paddling partner. You'll cover forward paddling, timing, team work, communication and much more.
Basic Rescue Skills (kayak or canoe)
Essential safety and rescue skills for anyone who goes out paddling whether you're new to the sport or have been kayaking for a while. This session will be divided into kayak safety and canoe safety leaving you feeling more confident out on the water.
Sit-on-Top to Kayak
If you already paddle a Sit-on-Top you've got most of skills to paddle a kayak. On this session you'll learn how your adapt those skills to help you paddle a closed cockpit kayak allowing you to travel further and enjoy more adventure.
Sit-on Top Safety
Sit-on-Tops are fun, easy to use and great for everyone to paddle but you need to be aware of the dangers that surround you on the water. If you own a sit-on top or are thinking of buying one and feel that you'd benefit from a little safety training, then this is the workshop for you.
Paddling with the Family
Canoeing and Kayaking are great family sports, this workshop teaches parents how to get the most from family paddling adventures. Find out how to choose the right equipment and keep the kids motivated, safe, warm and dry on water.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
An introduction to stand up paddleboarding, you'll have a go, get some top tips and find out what you need to get started. Great fun whatever your age, ability or paddling aspirations.
Includes 2 days of workshops (including equipment & boat hire), 2 nights accommodation and all your meals. (14-15 April)
For only £160
Help us spread the word and get more people canoeing
Wherever you work, whether its a watersports shop, sports shop, gym, leisure centre, swimming pool or any where else that caters for active people with a thirst for adventure, why not download this poster and add it to your website or simply print it out and stick it up on the wall.
You'll be helping your customers discover a whole new sport and to enjoy an affordable weekend of active outdoor fun at the National Mountain Centre.
If you'd rather, just email us at info@pyb.co.uk and we'll send you an A4 colour poster in the post.
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