There are a bunch of things that you can do.

1. The first one is to just get out on the water and build up your experience and fitness.
2. If you want to Race, or just get generally faster, then book onto a Ready to Race course
3. Once you have done a Ready to Race course you should get some more time on the water practicing what you have learned
4. If you want to start racing and take it to the next level then we have a Performance Paddling Group that might be just the thing to take you to the next level.

BSUPA Rady to Race course

The Aim of this course is to introduce people to the enjoyment of racing. Having completed this course students should feel that they are ready to enter their first race or have improved their skills to aid their racing aims.

The course is ‘skill’ rather than fitness focused and focuses on the main skills and scenarios that will comes up in a wide variety of races.

By the end of this course paddlers should be able to:

• Understand the different race board classes
• Have knowledge of different racing disciplines and how to get involved
• Be able to select the best race equipment for themselves
• Can demonstrate an improved efficient paddle stroke
• Can Draft
• Can perform a variety of turns around buoys using good judgement
• Have experienced a variety of start options
• Have understanding of personal gear you might wear for racing and hydration options.

The course can be delivered as a series of sessions or half day to full day course.