Learn how to control and steer a Bell Boat, and become qualified to take groups.
A Bell Boat is a twin hull, very large and stable open canoe. It can have up to 12 children or 8 adults all working as a team to paddle it. Bell Boating is a fun way to introduce people to paddle sport.
A Bell Boat Helm course covers:
Philosophy behind Bell Boating
Safety Equipment and its use
Awareness of the paddling environment
Procedures around locks
Coaching
Group Control
Steering and manoevring the boat
Paddle Technique
Transporting a Bell Boat
The course can be ran either as a two day course, or for experienced paddle sport leaders or coaches you can do a one day assessment.
We generally do not schedule these as open courses, but if you are interested in doing the course please contact us for more information.