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Canoing and Kayaking taster course at Hereford and Borders Canoes

March 30th, 2009

Only a few months ago, snow seem to have covered the whole of UK, now that the nicer weather are here again, especially with summer around the corner, outdoor pursuits like Canoing and Kayaking can one more be enjoyed.
For those who are completely new to Canoes and Kayaks, one of the best ways to get into the sport is by attending introductory course. Even better if you can have a taster course before you commit yourself fully to the course.

Herefordshire and Borders Canoe and Kayaks offer taster courses for beginners every year, dates for the 2009 course has just been announced, table below shows available dates:

Introduction to CANOING and KAYAKING
Get the best out of your boat: Half day (taster day) or Full day coaching (One-star course)
DATES FOR 2009:
Sunday 17 May
Saturday 13 June
Sunday 19 July
Saturday 15 August
Sunday 13 September

One of the unique things about Canoe and Kayak taster courses organised by HB Canoe is the fact that you get a go on a large artificial lake on their premises, you do not have to do your training on and open river until you are confident enough.

To reserve a place on HB Canoe taster course you need to ring 01981 580555 .

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Canoes, Kayaks Equipment and Clothing

January 29th, 2009

So you are off to take a pleasant trip on the lake on your kayak? Or do you want to battle the rapids down a fast flowing river? Sounds interesting! Regardless of wherever you go, it is very important to find out the right place from where you can get the canoes, kayaks, equipment, clothing et all to help you in your water sports. It should happen that you are driven to move forward with each stroke of the paddle. The Herefordshire and Borders offer you Canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, inflatable, paddles and equipment for all amateur and professional paddlers.
If you do not want to take any chance then prefer to deal with the greatest stockiest of kayaks, canoes and equipments in the UK and what’s more? They do sell the top brands. The store is Hereforshire based but it provides the neighboring areas with Canoes, Kayaks Equipment and Clothing too and those areas are Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, South Wales and several other countries of the UK.

If your question is why should you come here? Then you would be told about the comfortable shopping experience that you go through with them. You can shop for your canoe and kayak with a difference. It is a showroom made out of two barns in the Golden valley and there is a varied selection of boats you can choose from. These are on a display so that you can make a choice. The demo lake where you can set sail on your canoe or kayak is close by and however much you look at the pictures here, it is only when you start sailing on the water that you know how much you would enjoy your paddling experience and which canoe or kayak you would like to go for.
The prices are quite competitive and there are contract rates that are on offer for centers and clubs. Buying a canoe or a kayak with here would bring you a camping experience too. It’s like picnic because this place has a lot of space for camping, you can explore the countryside and avail specially built toilets so that staying for long hours would not be a hassle. This venture can be totally called a family business and they are not order suppliers, though they have a lot of products on display and they are available for sale.
Every now and then they have special offers running and there is a real price slash down on items that are a tad bit outdated. You can check out the special offers page on the website for such deals often.
If you are going to choose kayaks, choose from among the current designs, choose from Emotion, Dagger, Feelfree, Islander, Jckson, Liquidlogic, Piranha, Robot, and so on. They would suit your pocket to a T. Angling is a more important sports for all nowadays and there are suitable canoes or kayaks along with the equipments and clothing to help you to be at the helm with the latest technology available. You can get all necessary equipments, paddles, buoyancy aids, safety helmets, top decks, canoe accessories and safety and rescues equipments. Make sure you read about them to learn more when you visit the store’s website.
There you are, off to enjoy canoeing or kayaking adventures to the fullest.

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