Our Affiliations
The Canoe Sports Trust works closely with a number of organisations for mutual benefit. All organisations are based locally in Rickmansworth and are associated with water use or enjoyment of the Colne valley.
The Canoe Sports Trust works closely with a number of organisations for mutual benefit. All organisations are based locally in Rickmansworth and are associated with water use or enjoyment of the Colne valley.
The Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) came into existence in April 1996. The Health and Safety Executive is currently designated as the AALA. Adventure activities licensing ensures that activity providers…
This is a very common question the answer to which depends on a few factors, such as the time of year, the risk associated with the activity being undertaken, your…
Would you believe me if I said learning to Kayak is easier than learning to ride a bicycle, yet it is always amazes me how many people learn to ride…
Often asked is what’s the difference between a Canoe, a kayak and a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board, well the SUP board is the easy one, it looks like a surfboard.
After having attended a few activities and courses you will start to think it quite a good idea to own your own boat (subject to the availability of funds) though we would encourage you to give it a bit of time before doing so.
At the Canoe Sports Trust we recognise the commitment given by all of our instructors to acquire the qualifications they hold. It is this commitment that is cascaded down into our pay structure.
The Canoe Sports Trust operates in association with local Scouting and Nomad Kayak Club to give Scouts, Guides and Schools access to a wide range of paddlesport activities. To deliver this wide range of activity, we are always looking to recruit Paddlesports Instructors.
At the Canoe Sports Trust we pride ourselves in providing you a quality product. We are not interested in being the cheapest provider of canoe sports in the area, instead we recognise the benefits of giving you access to excellent facilities, good equipment, and the best instruction.