Introduction To White Water Kayaking - 5 Day
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Introduction To White Water Kayaking - 5 Day

  • Paddle
  • Intermediate
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Overview

You already enjoy flat water paddling, and now it's time to stretch yourself to specialise in white water. Or you're already bitten by the white water bug and want to build confidence and control by improving your technique. Come and refine your existing paddling skills in our unique Snowdonia setting. Our specialists will coach you to move your existing paddling skills up a level, and achieve more advanced techniques during five days on grade II and easy grade III water. If the idea of learning about breaking in and out, ferry gliding, surfing standing waves and small stoppers appeals, this is for you.

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The Objectives

By the end of the course, you should have refined your existing paddling skills and learned more advanced techniques such as; breaking in and out, ferry gliding, surfing standing waves and small stoppers. You'll also have gained knowledge of; river reading, and rescue and rolling.

Itinerary

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

What to Expect

On day one we'll cover the fundamental skills underpinning white water kayaking. You'll put these into practice and develop them throughout the week on a series of river trips. We'll also deliver some static, site-based coaching sessions, and introduce you to essential safety and rescue skills.

Experience Required

You should be a confident flat water paddler with the ability to manoeuvre your craft with ease. You should also be able to perform a confident and controlled capsize.

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 different styles of kayaks from a range of manufacturers. This is an ideal opportunity to try something new if you'd like to. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring along your own kit.
How should I prepare?
You need to have kayaked fairly recently before, but you don't need any previous white water experience. You need to be fit enough for an active five days.

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
7th April, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£584.00
Residential:
£934.00
Course Start Date
26th May, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£584.00
Residential:
£934.00
Course Start Date
18th August, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£584.00
Residential:
£934.00
Course Start Date
15th September, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£584.00
Residential:
£934.00

*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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