Parent and Teen White Water Kayak Adventure - 2 days
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 2 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

Parent and Teen White Water Kayak Adventure - 2 days

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  • Beginner
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Overview

Share an unforgettable two-day white water kayaking adventure with your child or teenager and discover the thrill of paddling moving water together. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Eryri (Snowdonia), this course is a fantastic opportunity to develop your kayaking skills, build confidence and create lasting memories as a family.| With expert coaching and support, you'll progress from practising your skills on the river to taking on suitable white water challenges together. Over two days, you'll have more time to develop your paddling techniques, explore different river features and enjoy the excitement of white water kayaking at a level that suits your experience.| Whether you're looking to take your first steps into white water or build on your existing flat-water kayaking skills, this is a rewarding outdoor adventure that combines learning, teamwork and plenty of fun.

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The Objectives

By the end of the course, you will have had the opportunity to:|| Experience the excitement of white water kayaking in a safe and supportive environment.| Develop your paddling skills and confidence on moving water.| Learn how to control and manoeuvre your kayak through suitable rapids and river features.| Improve your balance, coordination and ability to respond to changing water conditions.| Understand essential river safety considerations and how to make appropriate decisions on the water.| Build teamwork and communication as you support and encourage each other.| Practise and develop your skills over two days, taking on new challenges as your confidence grows.| Enjoy a memorable family adventure on the rivers of Eryri.

Itinerary

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

Day 1 – Discover White Water Kayaking

Morning – Meet Your Coach and Get Ready

Meet your expert coach, who will introduce you to the plans for the day, the equipment and essential safety considerations for white water kayaking. You'll review your existing paddling skills and prepare for your first river adventure.

Late Morning – Get to Know the River

Head to a suitable stretch of river to begin developing your moving-water skills. With your coach's guidance, you'll practise controlling your kayak, manoeuvring in the current and learning how to approach gentle rapids and river features. The session will be tailored to your experience and confidence, helping you build a solid foundation for the adventure ahead.

Lunch – Refuel and Recharge

Take a break to enjoy your lunch, relax and chat about your progress. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Afternoon – Put Your Skills into Practice

Continue exploring the river, practising your new skills and building confidence on moving water. Your coach will introduce suitable challenges to help you develop your technique and understanding of the river, while ensuring the activities are appropriate for your abilities and the conditions.

Day 2 – Build Confidence and Take on New Challenges

Morning – Back on the Water

Start the day by reviewing the skills and safety points from day one before heading back onto the river. With your coach's support, you'll build on your experience, improve your paddling control and develop your confidence in moving water.

Late Morning – Develop Your White Water Skills

Practise navigating suitable rapids and river features, learning how to respond to the current and choose appropriate routes. You'll have more time to refine your technique, tackle new challenges and support each other as your confidence grows.

Lunch – Refuel and Recharge

Enjoy a well-earned break before your final paddling session. Please bring your own lunch and snacks.

Afternoon – Enjoy Your River Adventure

Put your developing skills together on a suitable section of river, with opportunities to explore further and enjoy the excitement of white water kayaking as a family. Your coach will adapt the route and activities to suit your group's abilities, as well as the river levels and weather conditions.

Finish the course by reflecting on your achievements and the skills you've developed over the two days. You'll head home having shared a memorable adventure and gained a taste for the excitement of white water kayaking.

Please note: The itinerary is flexible and will be adapted to suit your group's experience, confidence, river levels and weather conditions.

Experience Required

This course is suitable for parents and teenagers who can paddle a kayak with some confidence on flat water. You must be able to swim at least 50 metres and feel reasonably confident in and around water.| Previous white water kayaking experience isn't essential, but you should be comfortable handling a kayak and ready to take on a new challenge. A reasonable level of fitness, a willingness to learn and a sense of adventure will help you get the most out of the experience.| Whether you're new to moving water or looking to develop your existing skills, your expert coach will help you progress at a pace that suits your family.

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
3rd June, 2027
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2 Days
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Non-Residential:
£560.00
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*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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