The Gold Duke of Edinburgh team took to last weekend’s water skills training like ducks to… well, water!
On Sunday they headed to Totnes Rowing Club to get to grips with canoeing basics on a short journey, including efficient forward paddling, turning, steering, positioning in the boat and paddling in a tandem. Then on the Bank Holiday Monday, the group took it to the next level at Exeter Canal with discussion of the impacts on weather and how to deal with rescues and emergency situations, along with another journey to consolidate skills learned on day one.
A very full two days with lots to take in but our paddlers took it all on board brilliantly and had a great time in the process – well done everyone!
