Canoe Progression Next steps - long weekend
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

Canoe Progression Next steps - long weekend

  • Paddle
  • Intermediate
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Overview

Open canoeing offers a wonderful combination of adventure, exploration and the satisfaction of learning to move efficiently and confidently on the water.
Our three-day Canoe Progression – Next Steps Long Weekend is designed for paddlers who have already mastered the basics and want to take their skills and independence further.
With an additional day to explore, practice and consolidate your learning, this course offers the opportunity to develop more refined paddling techniques and apply them during enjoyable canoe journeys.

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The Objectives

With the beautiful lakes and waterways of Eryri on our doorstep, you'll have plenty of opportunities to practise in real situations. The emphasis throughout is on enjoyable, practical learning, individual coaching and helping you become a more confident and capable canoeist.

By the end of the course, you'll:

  • Refine a wide range of strokes and techniques to improve control and efficiency, as well as how to combine them
  • Explore trim, edging, body position and how these influence the way your canoe moves through the water
  • Develop techniques for managing wind and other environmental influences on sheltered water
  • Build your understanding of safety equipment, risk assessment, self-rescue and assisted rescue options
  • Plan and undertake short canoe journeys, considering routes, conditions and group needs
  • Develop the confidence and judgement to continue improving beyond the course

Itinerary

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

Day 1 – Developing your paddling skills

We'll begin by discussing your previous canoeing experience and identifying the areas you'd like to develop. On sheltered water, we'll review existing paddling skills and explore ways to improve efficiency, control and manoeuvrability.
We'll also explore different approaches to paddling solo and tandem, depending on the group's experience and interests.

Day 2 – Putting your skills into practice
Today we'll build on your skills through a canoe journey on one of Eryri's beautiful lakes or suitable sheltered waterways. You'll have opportunities to experience different situations, make decisions about route choice and adapt your paddling techniques to the conditions.
We'll also explore the practical considerations of planning a canoe trip.

Day 3 – Putting it all together on a journey
Our final day provides an opportunity to bring your developing skills together on one of Eryri's beautiful lakes or sheltered waterways. You'll take part in planning an appropriate route and making decisions about managing the conditions.
Along the way, you'll practice techniques, efficient boat control and consider the practical challenges of undertaking independent canoe adventures. We'll finish with a review of your progress and suggestions for continuing your canoeing development.

This itinerary is indicative. Activities and locations will be adapted to suit the group's experience, weather and water conditions.

Experience Required

This course is suitable for paddlers who have completed an introductory canoeing course or gained equivalent experience.
You should be able to paddle forwards, turn and manoeuvre an open canoe on sheltered water, although your technique doesn't need to be particularly refined.
You should be comfortable spending several hours on the water.
The course is suitable for both solo and tandem canoeists, with activities adapted to the group.
You don't need previous experience of white water or advanced canoeing techniques.

Available Course Dates

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

Course Start Date
Duration
Cost*
Course Start Date
19th November, 2027
Duration
3 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£310.00
Residential:
£520.00

*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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