Drummond Outdoor
Kayak and canoe centre

Providers of Skills Coaching, Coach Education, Corporate & Personal Development, Events, Canoe Rental, Outfitting and much more for over 25 years..........................         The original paddlesport specialists along the Severn & way beyond.............. 



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Spring 2012 with Drummond Outdoor
2012 Paddlesport Course Dates
available NOW! More information
Drummond Outdoor runs a full range of paddlesport courses from beginner to advanced level.

Easter Adventure Activities Week 2012
A week of fun & adventure for the whole family. More information


Severn Young Paddlers -
The Paddlesport Club for ALL
Severn Young Paddlers Monday Night Sessions return 16 April 2012
Click for more information Severn Young Paddlers Paddlesport Club


On 25th July 2011 Jamie & Alastair Drummond set off on a 500 mile journey:
 'Do the BIG loop' Ten & half days later they were HOME

Click here for report & photo's


Spring 2012 Newsletter

Open canoeing River Severn

Palm Pro Gloves  
rrp £24.95
   Offer £19.95
Designed for use by the rescue services, this is a tough and extremely practical articulated glove.
Pre-formed natural finger shape.
More information

Palm Kaikoura Touring PFD 
rrp £154.95  Offer £129
A front zipped expedition level touring PFD packed with features and storage space. Flex Formed Foam technology gives unparalleled comfort and fit.
More information

Completely Loopy!!
An illustrated talk by the Drummond brothers, Jamie & Alastair at Castlefields Community Hall, on Friday, 20th  April, 7.30 to 9.30pm
More information

Quality Coaching by Professionals ● Sales & Outfitting ● Journeys & Expeditions

About us: Established over 30 years ago as a Kayak & Canoe School & Provider of Adventure Activities to a wide range of people from all walks of life & of all ages & abilities as individuals, families & groups. Situated on the banks of the River Severn in Shrewsbury close to the outstanding Shropshire Countryside.
We are the original paddlesport specialists along the Severn & way beyond.
Our Staff are highly experienced and dedicated, all holding the relevant NGB qualifications in their chosen sport. They have been at the forefront of paddle sport in the UK and have a wide experience of paddling in different countries around the world.
Drummond Outdoor are licensed by
 Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.

Canoe & Kayak Coaching one to one & to small groups can be arranged at any time of year. Flat, moving & white water, performance coaching, play boating, river running, BCU awards training & assessments, safety & leadership.
Open Canoeing - River Severn

Stuck for ideas? Hire a canoe or take a guided tour. Have a go at rock climbing and abseiling or learn to canoe & kayak, experience the thrill of paddling white water on one of our courses.

Kayaking River Clywedog - Bryntail falls

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We sell  a range Canoes, Kayaks & Sit on tops, Buoyancy aids, Paddle clothing, Spares & Accessories, Safety equipment, Paddles, Books & Guides.

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Alternatively telephone or mail your orders to us
 
        

Sea Kayak £15.95

White Water Safety&Rescue £15.95

BCU Coaching Handbook £19.95

Scottish Canoe
Classics  £15.99

White Water Kayaking £22.50
Olli Grau
Olli Grau is one of today’s leading kayak experts and in this new book he draws a blueprint for learning kayaking successfully. Included are the latest developments in kayak design and technique, learning styles and psychology, and the new scientific approach to kayaking - anybody can immediately find useful and interesting tips for their particular stage of paddling development.

Welsh Sea Kayaking  £19.99
Jim Krawiecki & Andy Biggs
Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages
A selection of fifty great sea kayak voyages around
the coast of Wales.
From the Dee Estuary to the Bristol Channel, the Welsh coastline in all its varied guises provides a fantastic playground for the sea kayaker.

Jamie and Alastair Drummond are HOME!!!
After 10 1/2 Days of graft and com...mitting paddling.
We 're back. A journey we started at Shrewsbury Weir in Sea Kayaks and paddled all the way down the River Severn onto the Bristol Channel and around the Welsh coast to Aberystwyth Harbour, then on the bikes for the long pull up the A44 to Eisteddfa Gurig. We then set off on foot over Plynlimon and to the Source of the River Severn and down to Nant Melen and back on the bikes to Welshpool.
The final leg back in the boats for the final push to Shrewsbury Weir.
500 miles! 
Click here for report & photo's

     
2012 Course Dates Available Now
Drummond Outdoor runs a full range of paddlesport courses from beginner to advanced level.
We have over 30 years of experience in coaching all ages in all disciplines of the sport
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Whether it’s your first time in a kayak or canoe or you’re a seasoned white water paddler we have a course for you.
Our Kayak and Canoe training programmes run alongside The British Canoe Union Star tests. You can use these courses for improving your personal performance and measuring your ability against a recognised criteria. Read more

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docanoe vouchers available More information

2012  Season Coming Soon “do the loop”  Presents
Following a very successful and popular series of talks over last few years, we have asked Nigel to return once again, so come and join us

T
HE CLASSIC – A Paddle in to the Past - Tuesday 3 July 7pm - 9pm
Our journey by canoe will explore the archaeology of the Severn loop around Shrewsbury, looking at the town’s medieval defences and castle, lost streams, ancient fords and bridges, historic wharfs, Victorian health hazards and much more. Tickets £16

NEW THIS SEASON   Do the Double Loop - Sunday 17 June 10am – 2pm
A walk and paddle; exploring hidden secrets of
Shrewsbury’s river loops.
Our journey begins at
Shrewsbury weir, on foot we will explore the old abandoned river loop. Once at Frankwell we take to the water and for our return by canoe to the weir. Tickets £25