Introduction to White Water Canoeing
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Introduction to White Water Canoeing

  • Paddle
  • Beginner
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Overview

You're a capable flat water paddler, either solo or tandem, and now you've got your sights set on some white water action. You'll spend two days with our highly experienced coaches who'll develop your white water boat-handling skills, covering techniques like; breaking in and out, ferry gliding and surfing standing waves. You'll also cover strategies for navigating rivers as safely as possible.

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The Objectives

You'll refine your existing paddling skills and transfer them to the white water environment. You'll gain knowledge of river reading, and safety and rescue.

Itinerary

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

What to Expect

You'll spend day one revisiting the fundamental skills underpinning white water canoeing. We'll then work with you to develop these skills further with some static site-based coaching and river trips. We'll also cover essential safety and rescue skills to enable you to stay safe whilst paddling.

Experience Required

You should be a confident flat water paddler with the ability to manoeuvre your craft with ease.

We want to help you focus on achieving your goals, 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 achieve excellence.

What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
All you really need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a wide range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles and poles. We have an extensive selection of kayaks from a range of manufacturers. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring your own kit.
How should I prepare?
You'll need to be an active paddler to get the most out of this course. Make sure that you're fit enough for two challenging days on white water. You should also have canoed regularly on the flat before attending.

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
17th March, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£323.00
Residential:
£463.00
Course Start Date
31st March, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£323.00
Residential:
£463.00
Course Start Date
14th June, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£323.00
Residential:
£463.00
Course Start Date
13th September, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£323.00
Residential:
£463.00
Course Start Date
18th October, 2025
Duration
2 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£323.00
Residential:
£463.00

*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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This course will help you become

Better able to manoeuvre you canoe on white water

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