Rolling Clinic

Practice those rolls and get helpful advice from our experience instructors!

Rolling a kayak is a great skill if you would like to progress on to whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking or more specific disciplines like slalom, freestyle or polo. If you have never rolled, or can already roll but would like support or feedback, then this is perfect for you!

This session is designed for experienced kayakers only. It is expected that you have basic paddling skills but are ready for the next stages. You must be comfortable wearing a spray deck for the session.

💦 Targeted support to develop skills
💦 Learn precision and control
💦 Rolling is complex and different for everyone – you might not achieve it in one session!

Suitable for paddlers ages 12+!

What is included

💦 Changing & Showering Facilities
💦 Free Carpark
💦 Clean & Safe Water
💦 Fun, Safe & Professional Instructors
💦 All Equipment needed from wetsuits, buoyancy aids, spray decks and boats – we have you covered!

Please see additional details below for the few things you will need to bring with you

Check in details

When you arrive, please head through the tunnel towards the water and turn to your right – reception is beside the blue kayak attached to the pole to check in!

What to bring

💦 Swimming costume/shorts
💦 Shoes suitable for the water (old trainers or water shoes are perfect!)
💦 Towel
💦 Padlock for lockers

To help warm up if needed:

💦 A blanket (or dryrobe)
💦 Warm layers including jumpers, hats and gloves
💦 A full thermos

Special Requirements

If you are 12 – 16 years old you must be accompanied by an adult who must stay onsite/waterside for the full time that the young person is in the water.

Restrictions

We have a weight limit of 110KG as this is the max weight for our largest buoyancy aid. Buoyancy aids are provided and required to take part.

FAQs

Q : Is there car parking?
A : Yes, we have a free to use carpark with more free street parking on Boron Street (road directly up the hill from the main gates)

Q : Are there showers and hair dyers?
A : We have changing facilities with hot showers but no hair dyers. We do have outside plugs if you wish to bring your own.

Q : How cold is the water?
A : This changes from day to day as it is an outdoor unheated (but filtered!) pool. But probably cold tbh – know your limits especially in winter!

Q : Do I need to wear a wetsuit or buoyancy aid?
A : While both wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided only buoyancy aids must be worn. You may prefer/be more conformable in a tshirt and shorts than a wetsuit however you are much more likely to get cold even in warmer weather. Please be aware of your limits in cold water.

Q : Can I use my own equipment, such as my own boat?
A : We can understand why someone would want to use their own equipment for some of our sessions, and this is often ok with us depending on the session. Our instructors will give your kit a quick once over to make sure it is safe and suitable to use before going on the water. Our instructor may still ask you to use our equipment if they are unsure or believe it may unsuitable as we have storage records etc. to make sure that our equipment is up to the right standards and safe, while will not have the same records for yours.

Q : Is there a coffee machine?
A : No, bring your own flask if you would like a hot drink for after!

Any further questions please feel free to email into [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 332 5636