Kayak Rolling Course (pool)

Kayak Rolling Course

New for 2023, SLAC are offering a kayak pool rolling course at Ards Blair Mayne Leisure Centre. Learn some essential safety skills and rolling in a lovely heated swimming pool before progressing to open water. The eskimo roll is an important skill to learn and will benefit your paddling forever. Using a series of steps our instructors will guide you through the process and what needs improvement.

The kayak rolling course is suitable for people with some paddling experience.

Location: Ards Blair Mayne Leisure Centre, 1 Dairy Hall Ln, Newtownards BT23 4DB

What’s Covered:

• High brace
• Sculling for support
• Hip flick & body movement practice
• T rescues & self rescues
• Paddle float roll
• Eskimo roll practice (Re Entry, Screw, C to C, )

Dates

Course 1 – Thursday Evenings

• 19/10/23, 26/10/23, 2/11/23, 9/11/23

Course 2 – Thursday Evenings

• 16/11/23, 23/11/23, 30/11/23, 7/12/23

Course 3 – Thursday Evenings – Improvers

• 14/12/23, 21/12/23, 28/12/23, 4/01/24

Times

• 20:00hrs to 21:00hrs. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to get parked & changed etc.

What’s Included:

• Instruction
• Kayaks, paddles & spray decks
• Pool entry

What To Bring:

• Nose clip
• Goggles or face mask
• Rash vest
• Swimming costume
• Towel

Kayak Skills Course