Advanced Canoe Open Water Masterclass
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 1 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Advanced Canoe Open Water Masterclass

  • Paddle
  • Advanced
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Overview

Ready to push your open canoeing further? Join us for a full day of expert coaching on the open waters of Eryri (Snowdonia), designed around your goals, your paddling and your next challenge.

Build confidence in stronger winds, refine your technique and develop the skills and tactics needed to become a more capable and adaptable open water paddler.

This one-day masterclass is designed for confident open canoeists who are ready to develop their skills in more challenging open water conditions.

We'll start by looking at your individual experience, ambitions and areas you'd like to improve. From there, we'll select an appropriate open water venue with suitable wind exposure, allowing you to develop your skills in an environment that provides the right level of challenge.

Eryri offers a fantastic variety of open water environments, giving us the flexibility to tailor the day to the weather, conditions and your goals.

Whether you want to improve your boat control, become more confident paddling in stronger winds or develop your open water tactics, our expert coaches will help you take the next step.

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The Objectives

To provide tailored technical and tactical coaching that develops participants' confidence, decision-making and performance in Grade 3 white water. The day will explore dynamic paddling, river reading, tracking, lining and portaging, while identifying individual areas for continued progression.

Itinerary

* Please note: Itinerary is subject to weather and availability.

9:00am – Meet your Instructor at Plas y Brenin

Meet your expert Instructor, discuss your experience and goals for the day, and agree on a plan tailored to your paddling needs and the conditions.

Morning – On the Water

Head to a suitable white water venue and get started with your coaching. Develop your technical and tactical skills, work on your confidence in dynamic water and explore the challenges of the river.

Lunch – Refuel & Recharge

Take a well-earned break for lunch and enjoy the riverside surroundings before getting back on the water for the afternoon.

Residential bookings: Packed lunches are included.

Non-residential bookings: Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Afternoon – Continue Your Adventure

Make the most of the day's coaching, building on your morning's learning and tackling skills and challenges suited to your goals. Your Instructor will adapt the session to the river conditions and your progression.

By 5:00pm – Back at Plas y Brenin

Return to Plas y Brenin for a well-earned tea and cake, followed by a relaxed debrief with your Instructor. Reflect on the day's progress, discuss your key learning points and identify some useful next steps for your continued paddling development before heading home.

Please note: The paddling venue and exact itinerary may vary depending on weather, water levels, conditions and the objectives agreed with your Instructor.

Experience Required

This masterclass is aimed at confident open canoeists who already have experience paddling on open water and want to develop their skills in stronger winds and more demanding conditions. You should: Be confident paddling an open canoe solo in Force 3 winds Have experience of paddling on open water Be familiar with self-rescue techniques Be comfortable handling your canoe independently Be keen to develop your technical and tactical skills Be ready to challenge yourself and learn in a more advanced environment This isn't an introductory course. It's for paddlers who already have a solid foundation and are ready to refine, develop and extend their open water skills.

Available Course Dates

Start the booking process by selecting a course date, then adjust your details to suit your requirements.

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Course Start Date
28th November, 2026
Duration
1 Day
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£155.00
Residential:
£225.00

*If your course is based at Plas Y Brenin, Capel Curig, residential prices include catering from the morning of your course start date and cover the duration of your course, accommodation starts on the night before your course commences to the morning of the last day of your booking.

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