BCAB White Water Award - Training And Assessment
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

BCAB White Water Award - Training And Assessment

  • Paddle
  • British Canoeing Award
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Overview

Set against the backdrop of North Wales, a mecca for white water paddling, this course offers you the ideal setting to develop and refine your skills. Whether you’re into whitewater kayaking, C1, or OC1, our expert coaches are here to guide you. Drawing from British Canoeing’s White Water Award framework, the course is designed to instil confidence, sharpen decision-making, and bolster your understanding of water dynamics. It’s not just about technique; it’s about knowing what to do when things don’t go as planned.

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The Objectives

By the end of the week, you’ll aim to achieve your White Water Award, an endorsement of your skills and decision-making for safe and enjoyable days on rivers up to grade 2. The course prepares you to plan and undertake journeys on moving water with proficient skills, setting you on a solid foundation for future whitewater expeditions.

Itinerary

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

Your course kicks off with foundational skill-building on our lake and local river. Day two sees you consolidating these skills, possibly with a session in our rolling pool. On days three and four, you’ll round off your training, covering the complete syllabus and preparing for your assessment on the final day. The course offers a well-rounded experience to ensure that you’re both skilled and savvy for your white water adventures.

Experience Required

You should have kayaked before and had some experience of white water. The British Canoeing ‘Discover’ Paddle award or old 2* standard would be a useful indication of starting ability.

Embark on a week-long white water paddling course in North Wales to develop your skills, judgment, and decision-making for rivers up to grade 2. Assessment included.

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
31st August, 2026
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£590.00
Residential:
£940.00

*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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