CANOEING - INTRODUCTION TO WHITE WATER
Paddling on moving water or bouncing down the rapids is just so exhilarating for those with the knowledge to do it safely. If you'd like to acquire this knowledge then our introduction to white water canoeing course could be for you. The course has been designed for people with some flat water experience to gain the skills and confidence required to tackle white water (up to Grade 2).
No matter what your objective we will:- Provide you with a enjoyable learning experience;
- Structure the day to your requirements; and
- Make sure you leave smiling.
Venues
For these courses we use venues in Newtown, Telford and Llangollen.Typical Programme (1 day course)
- Introductions & activity brief
- Review of fundamental skills
- Outfitting the canoe for white water
- Equipment for white water
- River features & river running skills
- Ferry Gliding
- Checking & Setting
- Simple rescues
- Feedback / review
Equipment
We can provide all canoes and safety equipment (except wetsuits) but if you have any of your own kit then please bring it along. A suggested kit list for this activity can be obtained from our 'downloads page'.Dates
The following courses are scheduled for this year:- 14 March
- 16 May
- 11 July
- 15 August
- 10 October
Tariff
Our one day open courses cost £70 per person to join or you can arrange your own course at dates to suit you, in which our Private Guiding tariff will apply. For more information on our tariffs and to make a booking click here Booking.