In September 2010 the Club organised the Paddle Away Event. This was an opportunity for new members to try out canoeing for the first time over a period of four weeks. The event included 3 pool sessions (1 hour per session) with a full day at Ardingly Reservoir at the end of the event. During the course of the event the new members learned the basics of paddling a kayak or canoeing whilst having a great deal of fun at the same time. Four families participated in the event which involved Eleven people in total. The whole event culminated in a day out at Ardingly Reservoir and the weather was very kind to us because it was a bright and sunny day. At the end of the event everyone achieved a BCU (British Canoe Union) Paddlepower Start certificate for all their efforts. The Club’s BCU coaches provided the coaching that everyone needed throughout the event in order to achieve this award. All participants said that they had a great time and they would like to come again. At least four of the participants have joined the club and are actively involved in participating in club events.