White Water Kayak Improver Summer Camp
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 4 People to 1 instructor

White Water Kayak Improver Summer Camp

  • Paddle
  • Intermediate
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Overview

Running wild rivers is all about judgement. This week gives you the experience and skills you need to make those decisions as our highly qualified and experienced team help you reach the next level in a sport you're passionate about. You'll concentrate on developing boat positioning skills, refining your judgement and practical techniques to help you become a good white water paddler.

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The Objectives

You'll have built on your foundation skills in more challenging river types such as bigger volume, tight and technical and drops.

Itinerary

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

You'll start the week at local venues to work on your existing skills with our friendly instructors to help you improve. Then over the rest of the week, we'll travel to some great locations around North Wales where we'll coach and train you on white water skills - this is where the fun begins!

Experience Required

Confident on grade two and want to move to the next grade
What do I need to bring?
Equipment List
How should I prepare?
Preparation guide
What do I need to bring?
You just need to bring some essential items; Thermals, Swimwear, Thin fleeces, Large Towel, Warm hat, Sun hat/cap, Waterproof jacket and trousers, Outdoor footwear (shoes that you don't mind getting muddy), Drinks bottle - 1 litre, Lunch box/bag, Wetsuit boots if you have them (or close- fitting trainers that you don't mind getting wet), Wetsuit or dry trousers & cag (if you have one), High factor sun cream (min factor 30), Midge repellent, Sandals/flip flops or spare shoes for wearing around centre. You might also want to bring; Spare trainers (in case others get wet), Flask, Torch and batteries (a head torch is best), Notebook and pen, Camera, Book, games etc. for the evenings when you're not on activities. If you're using this course for your Gold Residential for the Duke of Edinburgh's award, don't forget to bring your e-DofE number with you.
How should I prepare?
You'll need a reasonable level of general fitness to enjoy and benefit from this camp. You should also be confident paddling on Grade II - break in and out, cross the current and find a route.

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
21st July, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£799.00
Residential:
£1,079.00

*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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