Pool sessions are a fantastic opportunity for you to practise key skills in a sheltered and, most importantly, warm environment. Our British Canoeing qualified coaches will be there to assist you with learning how to:
- capsize and exit the boat safely and build water confidence;
- rescue other paddlers in difficulty;
- rescue yourself from the water; or
- roll the kayak and or improve your roll and develop other paddle skills.
These skills are essential for anyone who wants to try white-water kayaking, and are very useful for all other disciplines. You don’t have to be a member to come to one of our pool sessions; they’re a great way to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy kayaking with people of a similar mind-set. We often have new people visit us most weeks, so don’t be afraid to give it a go!
Woking Pool in the Park
General sessions
8:45pm – 9:45pm on most Wednesday evenings
Sign up online via https://app.classfit.com/Studio/27817.
Please arrive by 8:30pm and meet around the back of the pool near the fire exit.
Parking is free in the leisure centre car park.
You don’t need to worry about kit, just make sure you bring some swimming gear. If you have your own boat, paddle, or spray-deck, then you’re welcome to bring it along as long as it is clean. It’s a great evening for beginners and experienced paddlers alike to practice skills and have fun.
Coaching is available if needed, led by qualified and CRB/DBS checked club coaches. The coaching is available to all on an ad-hoc basis, there isn’t any pre-booking required.
Canoe polo
8:45pm – 9:45pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month there is a Polo session. This is still open to all, but you will need to be a competent paddler to take part (safe capsize essential, roll desirable but not essential).
Sign up online via https://classfit.com/index.php/c/Profile/27817.
Please arrive by 8:30pm and meet around the back of the pool near the fire exit.
The polo games are played for fun, so don’t worry if your polo skills are untried or still in development.
If you’d like to attend a polo session, please remember to bring a helmet and buoyancy aid. Don’t worry if you don’t have one, you can borrow one from the club.