This five day course on grade II and III white water's an ideal confidence booster - whether you have limited experience on moving water, you've had a knock in confidence due to a 'big swim', or you've simply been 'out of your boat' for a few years. It's designed for kayakers who have some white water experience and want to move up to intermediate level. the confidence to move on to the intermediate course. Our friendly, highly qualified team will spend time helping you to consolidate your existing paddling skills before developing your balance and moving on to more advanced techniques. You'll get an in-depth insight into river reading, rescue and you'll develop your roll.
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Get in touchYou'll develop your existing skills, gain a more in-depth insight into river reading, rescue and further develop your roll. You'll leave feeling more comfortable and relaxed on the water so that you enjoy your paddling more than you ever thought possible.
On day one, we'll revisit the fundamental skills underpinning white water kayaking. You'll spend the rest of the week on a series river trips to develop your practical skills. We'll also deliver a number of static site-based coaching sessions. Throughout the week, we'll also cover essential safety and rescue skills to enable you to stay safe whilst paddling.
Our instructors are some of the UK’s most experienced. We train other instructors and help to write the national syllabuses for NGB qualifications in mountaineering, paddlesports, cycling and climbing. Our goal is to teach you skills to last a lifetime, and at Plas y Brenin you know you are getting training from the best.
If your course is based at Plas y Brenin, the residential price includes accommodation for the night before, and the duration of your time here. If you’re staying with us, we also provide delicious meals to keep you going as you learn, meaning you can concentrate on enjoying yourself.
When it comes to equipment, at Plas y Brenin we have a wide range of top-quality kit for you to use, all included in your course fee. This means if you’re just starting out, there’s no need to rush out and buy a load of expensive gear, and if you’re already pretty well kitted-out, it’s a great chance to try something new.
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