The club runs a range of courses open to members and non-members alike.

• Canoe (Canadian Style)
• Kayak
• School Taster Sessions

Canoe (Canadian style)

We host training courses delivered in collaboration with the Open Canoe Association each year.

Canoe One Star BCU

We are running a two beginners course beginning in May 2010 for young people and adults interested in learning how to paddle a Canadian Canoe. Once you have passed this course you will be able join the club. The sessions will be run by qualified BCU coaches; canoes and all other equipment will be supplied. The course consists of 5 sessions which are held on Tuesday evenings on the estuary in Seaton.

All participants must be able to swim 50 metres, although for assistance, buoyancy aids will be provided. Minimum Age is 11 years old. The club insurance covers third party liability but not personal accident.

Venue:     Axe Vale Canoe Club, Axmouth Harbour, Seaton
Dates:     Course 1 begins on 4th May 2010
              Course 2 begins on 8th June 2010
Times:     Meet at 6:00 pm at the Club House, Seaton.
               We will be off the water at 9:00 pm
Cost:       £60

In order to pass this course, participants will need to attend all five sessions.
On successful completion participants can join the club and continue to attend on Tuesday evenings and progress their skills as well as take part in a number of trips which will be planned for the weekends.

Places are limited so early application is strongly advised. For further details and information about this course and the club please contact:

Hays Hunt, Hayshome, 22 Swain Close, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HX
Phone (after 7:00 pm) 01297 32167
Or e-mail: info@axevalecc.co.uk

Canoe Two Star

This was able to be obtained by attending the open canoe weekend in July...

Kayak - BCU Paddlepower, 1-Star, 2-Star and 3-Star Courses

Courses for kayak and Canadian canoes are delivered from May through to September. Successful completions of courses lead to 1 and 2 star British Canoe Union qualifications.

Send an email to info@axevalecc.co.uk for further information and an application form.

Kayak One Star BCU

We are running five beginners for young people and adults interested in learning how to paddle a Kayak in May/June/July.

Each course consists of four 2.5-hour sessions on consecutive Tuesdays OR consecutive Fridays:
Course 1: Tuesdays - 04/05/10, 11/05/10, 18/05/10 and 25/05/10
Course 2: Fridays   - 07/05/10, 14/05/10, 21/05/10 and 28/05/10
Course 3: Tuesdays - 01/06/10, 08/06/10, 15/06/10 and 22/06/10
Course 4: Fridays    - 04/06/10, 11/06/10, 18/06/10 and 25/06/10
Course 5: Fridays    - 02/07/10, 09/07/10, 16/07/10 and 23/07/10

Courses will be run by qualified BCU coaches. Boats and all other equipment will be supplied. Participants will need to bring along a set of old clothes and trainers for the paddling sessions. Showers will be available at the clubhouse.

All participants must be able to swim 50 metres, although for assistance, buoyancy aids will be provided. Minimum Age is 11 years old. The club insurance covers third party liability but not personal accident.

Venue:    Axe Vale Canoe Club, Axmouth Harbour, Seaton
Times:     Meet at 6:00 pm at the Club House, Seaton.
               We will be off the water at 9:00 pm
Cost:    £60

Places are limited so early application is strongly advised. For further details and information about these courses and the Club please contact:

Hays Hunt, Hayshome, 22 Swain Close, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HX
Phone (after 7:00 pm) 01297 32167
Or e-mail: info@axevalecc.co.uk

Kayak Two Star BCU

2010 Course dates to be announced soon.

Learn to Roll Sessions

Sessions are held at the Flamingo Pool in Axminster on Fridays 9:00pm to 10:00pm usually in September/October each year. The next courses are likely to be in 2010...

Paddlepower 

For younger members (usually up to the age of 14) we offer the BCU Paddlepower level 6 to 9 assessment.

Three star BCU

Three star BCU courses and Canoe Safety Tests will be run on demand.