White Water Sea and Surf
  • Plas y Brenin
  • 5 Days
  • 6 People to 1 instructor

White Water Sea and Surf

  • Paddle
  • Intermediate
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Overview

You've decided you like kayaking. Now it's time to experience surfing down the face of a wave, the thrill of white water, and sea kayaking a tide race. A week full of great paddling experiences, during these 5 days we will take you to some of the areas best kayaking locations for white water sea and surf kayaking, our expert coaches will introduce you to all the skills needed to try these amazing disciplines of kayaking. All our staff are qualified and experienced coaches with infectious enthusiasm for the activities. They are experienced in teaching at all levels and most importantly, they have lots of experience helping you to choose the level of adventure that's right for you. Small groups allow us to give you individual attention.

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The Objectives

To introduce a variety of kayaking disciplines and improve your skills. You'll improve your all-round ability in white water and sea kayaking and learn to ride the surf in style, having loads of fun along the way. You’ll have a fantastic holiday with other likeminded people enthusiastic about adventure, in a supportive and friendly environment. You’ll experience 5 days of practical, action packed learning with the guidance of our exceptionally experienced coaches

Itinerary

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

What to Expect You'll start the week in our heated training pool and 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

This holiday is designed to be a fun and exciting introduction to white water, sea kayaking and surf kayaking for young people. It is aimed at those who have mastered the basics of kayaking, and would like to broaden their experience. You should have basic kayak control skills, and be able to paddle a kayak round a predetermined route on flat water. You should also be a confident flat water paddler with the ability to manoeuvre your craft with ease.
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
How should I prepare?
To get the most from the week you should have been out and about paddling recently. You'll also need to be fit enough for five days of activity.

Available Course Dates

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Course Start Date
14th April, 2025
Duration
5 Days
Cost*
Non-Residential:
£544.00
Residential:
£824.00

*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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