White Water Kayaking Courses

This course is for those that have tried kayaking before and now wish to make the first steps into running white water rapids. Learn how to handle the boat in moving water, keeping stability and control.

Key Points Covered

• Whitewater safety

• BCU 3 star training

Reading the river hydrology will be introduced and how to stay safe. Friendly white water shoots will be used initially until your confidence builds and you feel ready for more complex rapids. This can be used as a White Water BCU 3 Star Training Course.
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This is the new 3 star course as of the 1st September 2007. Gaining the award demonstrates that you are a competent grade II paddler, aware of river hazards and can competently look after yourself as part of a group of like paddlers.

Key Points Covered

The course can either be done as a one day assessment, if you feel you are at the standard, or alternatively a two day course. The two day course provides an initial day of refining and refreshing your white water skills.
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If you have experienced grade II/III rivers then you are now a white water improver. We will improve your basic skills and progress you to being comfortable running grade III white water, possibly with drops of IV.

Key Points Covered

Your boat control will be refined and manoeuvres made more efficient. This will be through learning to apply well timed and effective strokes and reading the rapids correctly. White water safety will be addressed and the logistics of running rivers.
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Learn to surf waves, spin and tail squirt. This course is for those that are comfortable at grade II/III water and now want to learn how to play.

Key Points Covered

Safe waves and holes will be introduced, along with the necessary edge techniques allowing you to happily control your boat while surfing. Such skills can also be transferred to river running, enabling efficient manoeuvres.
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We will guide you down the best rivers that North Wales has to offer. Let us recommend venues, at any grade, so that you get the most out of the day.

Key Points Covered

Knowing the local rivers like we do, it is easy to show you the best line down the rapids and know which rivers are in the best conditions. Safety won't be compromised, enjoyment paramount.
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Crystal clear aquamarine waters, good food, nice weather and quality paddling make Slovenia a first class white water kayaking destination for kayakers of all abilities.

Key Points Covered

Based on the Soca we will be running two week courses of improver and intermediate kayak training camps in conjunction with Adventure Elements. Spaces are limited and client to instructor ratios will be kept to no more than 4:1, allowing us to easily individualise the coaching and not comprimise on river safety.
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