The sheltered waters of Willen Lake are a great place to learn to control a kayak or canoe. Our experienced coaches will introduce you to the thrill and freedom of being afloat while looking after your safety while you learn the basic strokes. One day provides an introduction to the sport. All specialist equipment provided.

For those with little or no paddlesports experience we recommend the BCU 1 Star award.

Price (8 hrs): 89.00 per person

The BCU 2 Star award course follows on from the 1 Star and allows you to improve and develop the basic skills as well as introducing some additional strokes and new techniques.

The course will provide a greater theoretical understanding of the sport. The highlight will be a 5 mile trip on the Grand Union canal.

Price (15 hrs): 109.00 per person

Learn to paddle a stable racing kayak. The course concentrates on forward paddling techniques using the progressive fleet of kayaks.

Price (8 hrs): 89.00 per person

This award equips the paddler with the necessary skills to be safe reliant and to provide safety and rescue cover within a group. This is a prerequisite for BCU coaching awards.

Price (8 hrs): 89.00 per person

The British Canoe Union is the National Governing Body and their coaching scheme provides awards for leading and teaching every aspect of paddling.

We offer level 1 and 2 coaching awards for the BCU placid water scheme and Bell Boat Helm awards.

Price (15 hrs): 159.00 per person

Phone: 01908 691620
Fax: 0870991763
Email: admin@whitecap.co.uk
Post: Whitecap Leisure
V10 Brickhill Street
Willen Lake
Milton Keynes
MK15 0DS