Taster Sessions

These 90 minute sessions are an ideal way to try out a new sport, before signing up to a course. Cost is £25 per person and all sessions must be pre-booked and paid for online. Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts to book in and get changed and allow a similar time afterwards.

For all Taster sessions you will need to bring:

• T shirt or sweat shirt
• Shorts or tracksuit trousers
• Old trainers, sandals or wetsuit boots (no Crocs, wellies or flip-flops)
• Hat / suntan lotion if sunny
• Towel
• Dry clothes to go home in – you will get wet!

We will supply all specialized equipment plus cagoule and buoyancy aid. You will be in a coached group for the whole session.

Suitable for Adults and Young people over the age of 9 years

Kayaking

Kayaking is our most popular sport. During our Taster Sessions our aim is to get people feeling comfortable and in control in a boat. Once we have achieved this then we can have some fun, whether that’s playing boat based games, going for a leisurely paddle or doing some wetter activities, whatever suits the group best.

2025 Taster Session Dates:

10:30-12:00

Sunday 30th March

Saturday 3rd May

Sunday 29th June

Sunday 27th July

Sunday 31st August

Sunday 14th September

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Stand-Up Paddle boarding (SUP)

Never been stand-up paddle boarding?  Let us show you what its all about. SUP or ‘Stand-Up Paddle boarding’ is great fun and everyone needs to try it at least once. We will start the session learning the basic strokes and hopefully have you standing up and paddling in no time.

Been paddleboarding before? Confident in standing but want to learn more? – Then why not join one of our SUP Improvers Sessions.

2025 Taster Session Dates:

10:30-12:00

Sunday 30th March

Saturday 3rd May (this session from 12:30-14:00)

Sunday 29th June

Sunday 27th July

Sunday 31st August

Sunday 14th September

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Open Canoeing

Try out a session in one of our two-man open canoes. These are paddled sitting or kneeling using a single bladed paddle. Once you have learnt the basics, we’ll take you on a journey to see the reservoir from the water.

2025 Taster Session Dates:

12:30-14:00

Sunday 30th March

Saturday 3rd May

Sunday 29th June

Sunday 27th July

Sunday 31st August

Sunday 14th September

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Sailing

Get the feel of sailing your own dinghy on this 90 minute taster session. Our instructors will give you the basic skills and help you harness the power of the wind.

2025 Taster Session Dates:

12:30-14:00

Sunday 30th March

Saturday 3rd May (this session from 10:30-12:00)

Sunday 29th June

Sunday 27th July

Sunday 31st August

Sunday 14th September

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Windsurfing

We have not programmed any windsurfing taster sessions in for 2025 at present.

It is still possible to do windsurfing taster sessions with us, but these will be done on a custom course or private tuition basis. Please get in touch for more details

info@phoenixoutdoorcentre.co.uk

07854 655968