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

Discover Canoeing

  • Paddle
  • Beginner
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Overview

This weekend course gives you an enjoyable introduction to canoeing. You'll cover everything - from what clothing and equipment to choose right up to basic rescue skills, not to mention plenty of paddling. By the end of the weekend you'll have all of the foundation skills to progress confidently in your new sport.

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The Objectives

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

Itinerary

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

What to Expect


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.

As both your body and mind will be working hard whilst you're with us, we want to help you focus on achieving the goal you've set yourself. So comfortable accommodation (with WIFI included) and good food are part of the deal - you don't need to think about sorting this out for yourself. Support is on hand from our friendly, and exceptionally well qualified, staff to help develop your understanding and personal skills. They also help you to formulate an appropriate action plan for your further development. What's more, you'll have access to our extensive range of paddling equipment and clothing to use whilst honing your chosen skills. You just bring yourself, your 'can do' attitude, and determination to learn a new skill.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide

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
3rd May, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£258.00
Residential:
£398.00
Course Start Date
7th June, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£258.00
Residential:
£398.00
Course Start Date
28th June, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£258.00
Residential:
£398.00
Course Start Date
5th July, 2025
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.

This course will help you become

More comfortable and able to partake in straightforward canoe journeys

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