Intromediate White Water Kayaking

Join this five-day white water kayaking course to bolster your confidence and skills on grade II and III rivers. With expert guidance, you'll refine existing techniques and explore advanced methods, leaving with a renewed passion for paddling.


Plas y Brenin

5 Days

Instructor Ratio5:1

Location

Plas y Brenin

Length

5 Days

Instructor Ratio

5:1

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Overview 

Revitalize your confidence and take your paddling skills to new heights on this five-day course designed for those with limited experience on moving water or those needing a boost after a hiatus or setback. Our friendly, highly qualified team will guide you in consolidating your existing skills before venturing into more advanced techniques.

You’ll develop a deeper understanding of river reading and rescue, hone your rolling skills, and find a newfound sense of ease on the water. The course combines hands-on river trips with static, site-based coaching sessions, and puts a strong emphasis on safety.

On day one, the focus will be on revisiting fundamental skills, with the rest of the week dedicated to practical skill development and essential safety training. By the end of the week, you’ll leave feeling more comfortable and capable, ready to enjoy paddling more than you ever thought possible.

The Objectives 

You’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.

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What to Expect

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.

Experience Required 

You need to have some white water experience, and be able to perform a flat water roll.

How Should I prepare? 

You should have kayaked fairly recently but not necessarily in white water. You should be fit enough for an active five days.

All you need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear. Our stores have a wide range of Peak UK soft wear as well as paddles and poles. We have an extensive selection of kayaks from a range of manufacturers. This is an ideal opportunity to try something new if you’d like to. If you prefer the familiar, feel free to bring your own kit.

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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.

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Expert Tuition

You’ll receive expert supervision from fully qualified and psyched instructors, creating the perfect environment to learn and enjoy something new!

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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?

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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.