Paddlesport at Manvers
Manvers Waterfront Boat Club has a large and extremely active Paddlesport section. Our home base at Manvers Lake is the ideal venue for newcomers to try the sport and to learn the fundamental paddlesport skills in a safe environment. We have a wide range of craft available for club members to use including sit-in and sit-on kayaks, open canoes and stand-up paddle-boards. All of our paddlesport sessions are supervised by experienced British Canoeing qualified coaches.
Try It!
If you fancy trying out paddlesport why not come along to the lake for a "Try It" session? Click on the button below to find a "Try It" session, or if you just want to find out more about our sport contact us at [email protected] or take a look at our facebook group
Tests & Awards
For those wishing to develop their paddling skills we also offer training and assessment of the British Canoeing Paddle Awards. We also regularly organise a range of paddlesport courses including safety, leadership and coaching awards.
Recreation
We run regular trips away from the lake - we try to cater for all tastes and abilities whether that is a gentle cruise on an easy river or lake, an adrenaline fueled blast down whitewater rapids or a journey on the ocean. In addition to day trips we also run a number of longer trips usually over a weekend which generally involve camping. All club trips are led by qualified and experienced coaches and leaders.
Competition
Members of our section participate in a range of competitive paddlesport disciplines including canoe slalom, marathon and wildwater racing, and canoe polo. Don't worry if you are a beginner or not built like an Olympic athlete - there are divisions suitable for all levels from novice to expert - and In the lower divisions it is more about having fun than winning.
British Canoeing Affiliation
Manvers Waterfront Boat Club is affiliated to British Canoeing which is the National Governing Body of paddle sport in England. The club holds Clubmark, Top Club and Paddleability Top Club accreditation.
Any Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about paddlesport at Manvers Waterfront Boat Club please don't hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected] or take a look at our facebook group