Bishops Stortford College Pool Session

Join in on a Pool Session with Whoosh Explore, designed to sharpen your paddling skills in a fun, supportive environment! Whether you’re new to kayaking or looking to refine your technique, this session offers the perfect blend of coaching and self guided practice in the pool. Guided by experienced instructors, you'll develop confidence, improve your skills in the pool.

Our Pool Session is ideal for anyone eager to build a solid foundation in kayaking or to brush up on key skills before heading out on more adventurous trips. Join us to experience friendly, expert guidance available to develop your confidence and skills.

The session combines some coaching alongside some self discovery of skills. Coaches are active in the pool during the session to support your progress.

Water confidence and ability to try new paddling skills required. No previous experience required to start your adventures in paddlesport.

Bring along swim kit and either a rash vest or tee shirt for on the water sessions.

Googles and nose clip or ear plugs can help with rolling sessions but are not essential for the session.

We plan the session to suit your paddling needs with skills based activities in the pool that help you to develop as a paddler. We will help you to improve skills in paddling and help develop your paddling techniques. Please note that we operate with coaches in the water who are qualified in paddlesport safety and rescue ( therefore no life guard on Bankside during activities)

Please ask our volunteers for any support required for you to develop skills.