WITHOUT ADVENTURE... WHAT IS LIFE?KEW Paddlers offer you the thrill of your life, the chance to develop current skills, give you the opportunity to kayak for the first time or simply a pure escape in an amazing location.Whether you’re a first time adventurer and want to learn to kayak in the beautiful surroundings of Wansford or a paddler looking for the a bit of white-water to practice and hone those skills – we can guarantee you the definitive adventure. And if you fancy something a little more relaxing then bring along your camera, put your feet up and enjoy the family atmosphere. Either way we assure you, you won’t want to leave!With a wealth of knowledge and personal experience tucked firmly under our belts, we take pride in being able to offer you an unforgettable weekend.WHO WE AREK.E.W Paddlers are a not for profit Family & Friends group affiliated to the British Canoe Union (BCU). We were founded in 2004 and are run solely by volunteers. Our base is located on Locks Island at Wansford Lock near Peterborough. We take in people from Rutland and the Northamptonshire area mostly but anyone is welcome. KEW Paddlers aim to give people a kayaking experience with the goal to encourage families and friends to come along. There are five to six weekends a year and some odd days, for upcoming details see the calendar here.THE WEEKENDThe weekend starts on the Friday night at 18:30. Once camp is setup, supper and entertainment is provided. Entertainment is generally a range of games and socializing.Saturday starts with a hearty breakfast followed by a short lecture on safety and equipment, followed by a session on flat water, this gives us the chance to look at your ability and paddling skills.Confidence building is the key to successful paddlers, you will be coached through various skills, such as ferry gliding, breaking in and breaking out, turning, edging, low brace, high brace, reading and understanding water with a main focus on your body, boat and blade position. The coaches will show you how to surf a wave (if you choose), it won’t be long before you can do it clean, with or without your paddle. We will also look at different type of boats & paddles used today.On Sunday we begin to build on the skills and confidence that have been developed on the Saturday. After a fun packed weekend we break camp by around 15:00.So free yourself from your daily routine and turn your back on the boring daily grind. Let the blood start pumping, grab your shorts and brace yourself for an unforgettable weekend!