Dress for the weather, perhaps a fleece, warm t-shirt/thermal, tracksuit trousers, waterproof trousers, cagoule/windproof, hat and towel. We encourage you to wear footwear; plimsolls or wet-shoes are ideal. There are changing rooms & a toilet available in the club-house. We strongly recommend a change of clothes because, at the least, you are likely to get splashed a few times!

Where is the FCC boathouse?

Our boathouse is situated on the bank of the Union Canal at the southern end of Harrison Road.The nearest Postcode is Polwarth Church - EH11 1LU. Enter through the blue gate in the wall beside the canal bridge and descend some steep steps.

What data do you keep?

Forth Canoe Club will keep a record of members’ names and addresses and contact details on a computer accessible to the Forth Canoe Club Committee. Your record may be inspected by contacting the Membership Secretary. Forth Canoe Club are affiliated to the Paddle Scotland and will pass on your data for insurance and membership statistics use.By signing up this event, you are agreeing for Forth Canoe Club to use your contact data in this way if necessary.

Please contact Alan (course.admin@forthcanoeclub.co.uk) if you have any questions. If necessary he will pass your enquiry to the coach leading the course.

Intermediate Kayak (Explore) - 6 sessions

Name: Intermediate Kayak (Explore) - 6 sessions
Start: 2026-08-05T18:30:00+0100
End: 2026-09-09T20:30:00+0100
Location: Forth Canoe Club

Wed, 5 Aug, 6:30pm - Wed, 9 Sep, 8:30pm BST

Forth Canoe Club

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Forth Canoe Club

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Description

Intermediate Kayak is the suitable for anyone who has completed a Beginners Kayak course, also known as "Discover" or who has gained equivalent experience of sheltered water kayaking.

This is a 6 week course, cost £72 on consecutive Wednesday evenings.

This course is for Forth Canoe Club members and it's easy to join and just £25. You can join here: https://events.humanitix.com/forth-canoe-club-membership-2026-27

The minimum age for this course is 16 years.

There is information that will give you an idea of course content here: https://www.britishcanoeingawarding.org.uk/paddle-awards/

FAQs

What shall I bring?

Dress for the weather, perhaps a fleece, warm t-shirt/thermal, tracksuit trousers, waterproof trousers, cagoule/windproof, hat and towel. We encourage you to wear footwear; plimsolls or wet-shoes are ideal. There are changing rooms & a toilet available in the club-house. We strongly recommend a change of clothes because, at the least, you are likely to get splashed a few times!
Where is the FCC boathouse?

Our boathouse is situated on the bank of the Union Canal at the southern end of Harrison Road.
The nearest Postcode is Polwarth Church - EH11 1LU. Enter through the blue gate in the wall beside the canal bridge and descend some steep steps.
What data do you keep?

Forth Canoe Club will keep a record of members’ names and addresses and contact details on a computer accessible to the Forth Canoe Club Committee. Your record may be inspected by contacting the Membership Secretary.
Forth Canoe Club are affiliated to the Paddle Scotland and will pass on your data for insurance and membership statistics use.
By signing up this event, you are agreeing for Forth Canoe Club to use your contact data in this way if necessary.
Other Questions

Please contact Alan (course.admin@forthcanoeclub.co.uk) if you have any questions. If necessary he will pass your enquiry to the coach leading the course.