White Water Kayak Breakthrough - long weekend
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 3 Days
  • 5 People to 1 instructor

White Water Kayak Breakthrough - long weekend

  • Paddle
  • Intermediate
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Overview

Revitalise your confidence and take your paddling skills to the next level on this three-day course, designed for paddlers with limited moving water experience or those looking to regain confidence after a break or setback. Led by our friendly and highly qualified coaching team, you'll build on your existing skills before progressing to more advanced techniques in a supportive and encouraging environment. Over three days, you'll develop a deeper understanding of river reading, boat control, and rescue techniques, while refining your rolling skills and becoming more comfortable on moving water. The course combines practical river journeys with site-based coaching sessions, providing ample opportunity to learn,

Practise, and consolidate new skills. Throughout the programme, there is a strong emphasis on safety, helping you become a more confident and capable paddler.

The course begins by revisiting fundamental paddling skills to ensure a solid foundation. As your confidence grows, you'll progress to more advanced manoeuvres, river running techniques, and essential safety and rescue skills. The extended duration allows for greater individual coaching, more time on the water, and increased opportunities to apply new skills in real river environments.

By the end of the course, you'll leave feeling more confident on moving water, equipped with improved technical skills, a stronger understanding of river safety, and the confidence to enjoy future paddling adventures with greater independence.

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The Objectives

A three-day progression course for paddlers looking to build confidence on moving water. Develop core river-running skills, develop your roll enhance river reading and rescue awareness, and gain valuable experience through a combination of on-water coaching and practical safety training.

Itinerary

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

The course begins by revisiting the fundamental skills that underpin white water kayaking.


For the remainder of the programme, you will take part in a series of river trips designed to develop and refine your practical paddling abilities.

In addition, we will deliver site-based coaching sessions to further support your progression.

Throughout the course, we will also cover essential safety and rescue techniques, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to stay safe whilst paddling

Experience Required

You need to have some white-water experience and be able to perform a flat-water roll. You should have kayaked recently but not necessarily in white water. You should be fit enough for an active 3 days.

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