This women-only weekend canoeing course in Snowdonia covers everything from equipment choice to basic rescue skills. Participants will learn both solo and tandem paddling, guided by experienced instructors, leaving with the confidence and skills to continue in the sport.
2 Days
Plas y Brenin
Instructor Ratio1:6
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
2 Days
Instructor Ratio
1:6
This women-only canoeing course is designed to provide an engaging introduction to the sport. Participants will learn about the appropriate clothing, equipment, basic rescue skills, and gain hands-on paddling experience. The course progresses from foundation strokes to more advanced techniques, allowing attendees to handle an open boat both solo and as part of a tandem team.
By the end of the weekend, participants will possess all the foundation skills needed to continue confidently in canoeing.
You’ll be able to handle an open boat competently as part of a tandem team, showing the techniques and navigation skills to facilitate a safe journey.
What to Expect On day one, you’ll have a course introduction and outline, we’ll issue your equipment then get straight into learning the foundation strokes. In the evening you’ll learn more about equipment for the paddler or develop further skills as appropriate. On day two, you’ll have more coaching during a short journey, both solo and tandem. We finish with a course debrief and equipment return.
You should be water-confident and able to swim.
You need to be fit enough to enjoy two full days of activity. You don’t need to do any other specific preparation, just bring your desire to learn some skills and how to enjoy open-boating safely.
Res
Non-Res
Expert, trained & qualified instructors
In-depth local knowledge
200+ years of combined team experience
PYB coaching ethos & tailored delivery
Fully insured for all activities
Our instructor team shares venue insights, local tips, and tailors your experience based on individual and group needs.
Shared En Suite
Shared with your course attendees
Single En Suite Upgrade
Fully Catered
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Packed Lunch
Afternoon Tea & Cake
Tea, Coffee and Cakes on arrival back at PYB
Two Course Evening Meal
Expedition / Camp Food
Kit Hire & Course Equipment
Climbing Wall Access
Subject to availability, T&C’s apply
Laundry
Drying room
Evening lectures
Some at additional cost if lectures are charged
On-site physio
By appointment
Lake access
Free On-Site Parking
Free Wi-Fi
24hr front desk
Bar and restaurant access
In-Course Transport
Scheduled courses only*
Rolling Pool
T&C’s apply
EV Charger
* In-Course Transport is included for all scheduled courses. For Private Instruction, in-course transport arrangements need to be booked in addition (subject to availability at an additional cost).
If you’re unsure which option is best for you, feel free to contact us — we’ll be happy to talk you through it.
We offer extensive kit lists to help you prepare for your course, including our recommendations for the best in the business. We also have a wide range of equipment available for hire on-site at no extra cost.
All dates and prices can be found on our booking platform.
