The Benefits
Whether you are an experienced paddler or a complete beginner you will benefit
from joining your local canoe club.
For the complete beginner, your local canoe club will almost certainly
offer the quickest and cheapest route to learning to paddle. Nearly all canoe clubs
run beginners courses in the local swimming pool which provides
a warm and safe introduction to canoeing. Most clubs will have a range of equipment
that you can borrow during your introduction to the sport. This enables you to try before you buy,
significantly reducing the initial costs involved.
If you are a competitive paddler looking for a training group or a whitewater junkie
in need of a paddling partner, the local canoe club should
be able to help you out. Many of the larger clubs have permanant facilities on a local
river, enabling you to train regularly, store your boat and take advantage of the changing
facilities, a real bonus in the middle of winter.
Finally - don't overlook the social benefits of joining a club. They are great places to meet
like minded individuals, especially if you are new to the area.
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