Paddle with Pride: Two days of activity on the water in July
Posted on 25-05-2018 by Jack Deakin
Get active outside with two days on the water this July! Enjoy the summer weather, develop a skill and meet new people with these free sessions at Edgbaston Reservoir as part of Activate’s Final Fabulous Summer of Sport.
What: Stand up paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking and rowing taster days
Where: Edgbaston Reservoir, Birmingham
When: 15th July and 28th July – see timetable below
Wear: Sportswear if you have it as it dries quickly. Avoid denim and cotton. Shoes that can deal with being wet (such as crocs, old trainers or sandals)
Bring: A towel, a plastic bag to put wet clothes in, some dry clothes, a drink and a snack, any medication you usually carry
How: Sessions are free but you must register on Eventbrite for each taster. Places are limited. Links are below.
Whether you are a regular paddler or have never held an oar before, all abilities are welcome. The sessions are aimed at beginners and will soon get you moving. All equipment and instruction is included.
Choose from four brilliant activities, or we challenge you to fit them all in over the two days!
Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP)
The newest of the activities on offer, SUP is easy to learn and can be as leisurely or challenging as you make it. You’ll be standing up (or kneeling) on a large, inflatable board like a big surfboard, and propelling yourself over the water with your paddle.
- Register for 15th July 10:30am SUP
- Register for 28th July 10:30am SUP
- Register for 28th July 1:30pm SUP
Canoeing
The canoeing session will get you on the water in these two-person open boats, using a single-ended paddle to move your craft across the water. A nice stable ride for those less certain of the water and a great accessible way to get active.
Kayaking
For kayaking you will be in single person sit on top kayaks, these stable boats don’t have the same problems as closed cockpit boats and they are really easy to get going! These stable boats are a great way to exercise your core muscles and arms.
- Register for 15th July 1:30pm kayaking
- Register for 28th July 10:30am kayaking
- Register for 28th July 1:30pm kayaking
Rowing
More at home on the river at Henley than the middle of Birmingham, rowing is the Olympic sport that goes backwards. Using super stable boats, you’ll be concentrating on getting your oars moving faster and faster until you are an (almost) Olympic athlete!
All the sessions are free but you’ll need to book your place/s on Eventbrite in advance of the day.
Please book on only if you’re sure you can make it to the session – and if that changes, do cancel your place so that someone else can come and paddle: we pay for all the places.
Yes, activities will still take place if it’s raining. But in the event of truly terrible and dangerous stormy weather, keep an eye on Twitter and your email, in case!
The activities will be provided by B-Row
Your Paddling Schedule
Day 1: 15th July 2018
In the morning (10am for 10:30 start) you can choose between Stand Up Paddleboarding and Canoeing
In the afternoon (1pm for 1:30 start) you have the choice of Kayaking or Rowing
Day 2: 28th July 2018
In the morning (10am for 10:30 start) you can choose between Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking and Canoeing
In the afternoon (1pm for 1:30 start) you have the choice of Stand Up Paddleboarding, Kayaking or Rowing
Questions? Contact activate@blgbt.org
This is part of Activate’s Final Fabulous Summer of Sport – check out the other activities and enjoy June and July with us!
