Monday 18th August 08 - Kingston Kayak

Kingston Kayak, in partnership with Hull City Council and Teaching Primary Care Trust, is holding summer canoe sessions at the East Park boating lake throughout August. These sessions are suitable for absolute beginners and improvers - the only condition is that all participants must be able to swim a minimum of 50 metres (two lengths of an average swimming pool).

The course will run during the week beginning 18th August and there will be a number of time slots available, all sessions will last 1 hour. The course is open to 11 to 16 year olds and costs £5 for the full week. This also includes use of the appropriate equipment. However, participants must bring the following:

Swimsuit/trunks T-shirt/shorts and/or leggings (to wear over swimsuit) Fleece or jumper (if cold) Waterproof top or Cagoule Old sandshoes/plimsolls/ wet suit shoes (not trainers as they are too bulky for boats) Towel Sun cream and sun hat A change of dry clothing

To book a place please contact Diana Hodder on 01482 331238 or at diana.hodder@hullcc.gov.uk. Alternatively, download and fill out the booking form (click here)and return with payment to: Diana Hodder, Kingston Youth Centre, 48a Beverley Road, Hull HU3 1YE Please make cheques payable to Hull City Council.

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