Our club meets for training next to the Marine Rescue base, Peel Street, Toukley. There is plenty of parking available.
We will generally train if it is raining, this is a water sport after all! However we don’t go out if the weather is stormy or the lake is too rough.
We usually train three times a week – Friday and Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.
Please check the contacts page and call our Coach or Captain to let them know you would like to join a session:
New paddlers are always welcome to join us Sunday: 7:30am
Friday: 6:15am for 6:30am on the water
Sunday: 7.30am for 8:00am on the water
Wednesday: 5.30pm for 6.00pm on the water – subject to change
NOTE: The arrival time is set 30 minutes earlier than the “on the water” time so we can sign on, warm up and launch boats as necessary.
Requirements:
Ability to swim at least 50 metres, average fitness (real fitness will come later!)
What to bring:
– Be prepared – You WILL get wet !!!
– Shorts and light shirt, hat, old joggers or aqua shoes, sunscreen, drinking water.
– Towel and change of clothing for after training.
– We will provide paddles
Session Basics
Water training sessions will generally follow this basic format:
– Safety Talk (for novices) and description of Paddling Technique
– On Land Paddling Drill (or demo) and seating arrangement
– Warm-up and Stretching Exercises to avoid injury
– Launching the boats into the water (if not already done)
– Water Training Session (approximately 1-1½ hour)
– Docking of the boats on land (if required)
– Warm-down and Stretching Routine