Discover Canoeing
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Discover Canoeing

  • Paddle
  • Beginner
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Overview

This two-day canoeing course is designed as a fun and thorough introduction to the sport. We’ll begin with an introduction to the equipment and boats followed by heading out on the water to learn the fundamentals. The course covers everything required to get you started in canoeing, from appropriate clothing and equipment to learning basic rescue skills. Both solo and tandem paddling will be explored, and by the end of the weekend, participants will have all the foundational skills needed to confidently continue in canoeing. The goal is to enable students to competently handle an open boat solo and as part of a tandem team, employing the techniques required for a safe journey.

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The Objectives

You’ll be able to handle an open boat competently as part of a tandem team and solo, gaining the techniques and skills to facilitate a safe journey.

Itinerary

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

On day one, you’ll have a course introduction and outline, we’ll issue your equipment and then get straight into learning the foundation strokes. On day two, you’ll have more coaching during a short journey, both solo and tandem. We finish with a course debrief and equipment return.

Experience Required

You should be water confident and able to swim. You need to be fit enough to enjoy two full days of activity. You don’t need to do any other specific preparation, just bring your desire to learn some skills and how to enjoy open-boating safely.

Join us for a two-day introduction to canoeing in the breathtaking landscape of Snowdonia. Discover the joy of this versatile craft and leave with a solid foundation for future canoeing adventures.

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
27th June, 2026
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£258.00
Residential:
£398.00

*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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