Club members have regular pool sessions
which are open to potential members. These sessions are great for beginners.
People often worry about if they can get out of
a kayak if they turn over - its actually not hard. It takes about 6 seconds.
The cockpits are large and easy to get out of.
In the pool you can do your first capsize in warm water - luxury!
An instructor stands right beside you to make you feel as safe as
possible and can intervene (but actually this is never necessary, its
much easier than you think).
We generally have a pool session once a
month for the winter months, usually on a Saturday when our
favourite pool (Brixham) can most easily fit us into their schedule.
In the summer we often take new joiners up to the open air pool in
Dartmouth during the pool lunch break. More experienced paddlers also love pool sessions
for practicing advanced skills, and its also a great opportunity for
general messing about and family fun. see video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pJx4zRr1kE
New members are very welcome at pool sessions, ring us if you want
to know more about dates etc
