The first recorded competitive canoe sprint race took place at the British Royal Canoe Club in 1869. Canoe and kayak races feature on the Olympic Games programme, each with its own specific rules.
The event consisted of a 30 minute lesson and 30 minutes to skate. Kids also got to meet 2014 Olympic Gold Medalist Gracie Gold who was on hand for the event. Gold says it meant a lot to be there ...