National Go Canoeing Week ft. events for all skill levels

This Saturday marks the beginning of national Go Canoeing Week – and local sporting group Venture Out have many events planned. For beginners, there is a free taster session on Saturday morning (23 May), meeting at Burnage Rugby Club. Touch wood, the weather for Bank Holiday Monday is likely to be okay, so more skilled canoeists may wish to head to Sale, for a self-guided tour of the Bridgewater Canal. Throughout the rest of the week, kayaks can be hired at a discounted rate. The organisers want participants throughout the country to log the distance they canoe during the week. They are hoping to reach a grand total of 24,900 miles, which is the distance to Rio de Janeiro and back. The Manchester group are looking to reach 500 miles, and any contribution is welcome. Booking is essential for all events.

Sat 23 – Sun 31 May, Various locations in Manchester and Stockport, Times and costs vary, www.gocanoeingweek.org.uk