Introduction to White Water Kayaking – 2 Day
Embark on a thrilling 2-day white water kayaking course in Snowdonia. Learn essential skills from expert coaches and explore beautiful local venues. Gain confidence and experience to navigate white water independently.
Plas y Brenin
2 Days
Instructor Ratio6:1
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
2 Days
Instructor Ratio
6:1
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Overview
Experience the adrenaline of white water kayaking on this 2-day introductory course in the UK’s best rivers. On day one, you’ll learn the foundation skills and get familiar with the clothing and equipment. Your highly experienced and certified coaches will guide you through every step, ensuring you build confidence and boat-handling skills.
Day two takes you to stunning local venues in Eryri (Snowdonia), where you’ll continue to develop your new skills. You’ll explore everything Snowdonia has to offer as you gain practical experience out on the water. By the end of this hands-on course, you’ll feel ready to tackle white water on your own, fully equipped with the knowledge and confidence you need.
The Objectives
- You’ll spend two days out on the water learning practically.
- You will have the benefit of learning from expert coaches who have years’ experience on white water across the world and the highest coaching certification.
- Our aim by the end of the course is that you feel confident on white water, reading rivers, and getting out there yourself.
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What to Expect
On day one, you’ll spend time building your understanding, confidence and boat-handling skills. We’ll use places like our rolling pool and our lake to cover these essential skills. During your course, you’ll be using our extensive fleet of kayaks. Throughout day two, we’ll visit other stunning local venues to enjoy all that Eryri (Snowdonia) has to offer as you continue to build on your new skills.
Experience Required
You should already be a confident flat water paddler with the ability to manoeuvre your craft with ease, and be able to perform a confident and controlled capsize.
How Should I Prepare?
You’ll need to be fit enough to enjoy two days of activity and have kayaked previously.
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Why Plas y Brenin?
Plas y Brenin is at the forefront of outdoor instruction. Whether you are starting a career in the outdoors, or just want to take an adventure holiday, PYB is the place for you.
We inspire explorers. We train trainers. We’re internationally recognised. We’ve been around since 1798, with our earliest guests including Queen Victoria. Since then, we’ve focussed on providing the best customer experience, working alongside some of the greatest, 007 included.
Expert Tuition
You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!
Explore Eryri
Your experience will take place in the heart of the extraordinary Eryri National Park. Our National Outdoor Centre features accommodation, a bar, dining, and more. And while you’re here, why not check out some local gems?
Develop a Passion
Everyone at Plas y Brenin, from staff to visitors, is excited about adventures and inspired to get outside. Our guests return year after year to experience all that North Wales offers.
