FAQ
At Viking Kayak Club, we've done our best to create a Web site that anticipates and satisfies our members’ and prospective members’ needs. With that goal in mind, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions. If you do not find an answer to your question here, contact us at 0845 094 5783 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
I’m not sure but I want to have a go...
How do I start?
Contact the membership Secretary, he will put you in touch with one of our coaches who will get you onto the water. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
But I don’t have a boat or any equipment...
Can you loan me some?
Viking has boats and equipment for the use of members as you learn more about paddling and figure out what boat is right for you. Priority for boats etc. has to be with students on Viking courses first but after that beginners have first call on our training fleet so that they can learn before buying their own kit.
What about training...
Do you run courses for beginners?
We run regular courses in the pool and on the river.
I haven’t got the membership fee...
Are there any other ways to pay?
We offer standing order payment in quarterly instalments.
I want to try something more exciting...
What is available to the experienced paddler?
We organise frequent trips to white water and surfing venues in Wales, Scotland and the North of England. We also have lots of club boats for polo, racing, slalom and open canoeing which might interest you. And we run sessions in all sorts of different disciplines.
How safe is all this...
Don’t you have to have qualifications?
All our coaches are trained to BCU level or equivalent and have the requisite qualifications. Many of our club paddlers have also taken extra qualifications such as safety and rescue (FSRT, WWSR or CST) and first aid courses. All members are encouraged to attend the courses.
We also constantly monitor the risks along the river and teach risk awareness as part of our courses.