Over the bank holiday weekend, the club organised a trip to Cardington whitewater course, in Bedford.
Cardington is a great introduction to moving water for new paddlers, and the annual club trip is a great family event and lots of fun for all involved.
The course is a flood channel for the Great Ouse, with a system of plastic blocks that can be positioned to make whitewater features along the course. The water is gravity fed by the Great Ouse, making a gentle flow that is one of the best and most beginner-friendly venues for learning moving water skills.
The event was shared with other clubs in the area, with many paddlers attending over the long weekend.
There was coaching on offer to new paddlers, particularly with young people and families learning new skills.
At the end of each day there was chance for some fun, with all shapes and sizes of craft being paddled down the course.
