Paddle pioneers
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Paddle pioneers

  • Paddle
  • Beginner
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Overview

This week is a fun and exciting introduction to kayaking for young people aged 12 – 17 years old. With their infectious enthusiasm for the activities on this five-day course, our experienced, highly qualified coaches will give you a thorough grounding in kayaking. They’ll introduce you to all the equipment and the basic kayaking skills on local rivers, lakes and the sea, and they’ll help you choose the level of adventure that’s right for you. You’ll have plenty of opportunity for coaching and progression and experience paddling in a range of environments including white water and sea kayaking.

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The Objectives

The aim is that you’ll develop a good paddling technique and confidence in the water, along with learning: Fundamental techniques for kayaking Capsize drill Rescue techniques White water techniques Sea kayaking techniques Journeying on sea, rivers, and white water Safety principles of kayaking

Itinerary

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

On the first day, you’ll concentrate on developing a good paddling technique and water confidence, using the local lake, river, and our heated indoor pool. You’ll then head off exploring the lakes, coastline and slow moving rivers of North Wales to build on what you’ve learned and develop your paddling skills and confidence even further.

Experience Required

You should be 12-17 years old, with a reasonable level of general fitness, and little or no experience of kayaking to attend this course. You’ll need a reasonable level of general fitness to enjoy and benefit from this camp, but you don’t need to do any special preparation.

A thrilling 5-day kayaking adventure with our expert instructors, perfect for 12-17 year olds, where you’ll master the basics of kayaking on rivers, lakes and the sea with plenty of coaching and endless fun!

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
26th July, 2027
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£484.00
Residential:
£834.00

*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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