Play the River
Welcome to Play The River Summer Camp! Our brand-new addition is all about having a blast on the water. From tail squirts to cartwheels and soul surfing, you'll learn the art of paddling a slicey kayak. Boost your confidence, practice controlled maneuvers, and impress your friends with your kayaking skills.
Plas y Brenin
5 Days
Instructor Ratio1:4
Location
Plas y Brenin
Length
5 Days
Instructor Ratio
1:4
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Overview
Join us for an exciting summer camp focused on enhancing your kayaking abilities. In this course, you’ll dive into the world of slicey kayaks and discover how to navigate the water with style and finesse. Over five days, we’ll equip you with the tools to move smoothly and efficiently on the river, helping you gain the skills to handle challenging situations through controlled practice. The goal is to elevate your kayaking expertise and leave you ready to impress your friends with your newfound abilities.
The Objectives
Our objective is simple – to get you into the expressive realm of river kayaking. We want to help you “wow” your friends with your kayaking prowess. To achieve this, we’ll spend the first day delving into white water techniques and the nuances of slicey kayaks, teaching you how to make the most of these kayaks to your advantage. The next five days will be dedicated to building your skills and confidence in your slicey kayak.
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Itinerary
You’ll start by mastering the basics of paddling a slicey kayak and understanding its intricacies. To participate in this camp, you should already have a competent roll and be comfortable on grade three white water. Over the course of the camp, you’ll spend time honing techniques like forward drive, edge work, and accelerations. Get ready for three days of fun and skill-building on the river!
Experience Required
You should have a competent roll and be comfortable on grade three. Recent experience on grade two and three rapids is required to make the most of this experience.
How Should I Prepare/What to Bring?
Spend some time in your kayak honing things like forward drive, edge work and accelerations, recent experience on grade two and three rapids.
All you really need to bring is sufficient base clothing to wear, and some suitable footwear and your slicey kayak and equipment. Kayaks can be borrowed on prior arrangement.
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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.
