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Our private lessons offer an excellent way for 1-3 people to start their journey in whitewater kayaking. Whether you're taking your first steps in this exciting sport or looking to build confidence in your kayak, our lessons are tailored to your needs. Learn essential skills such as tackling rapids, developing surf skills, learning to roll, or mastering the boof technique. Perfect for those confident on flat water and ready for the next challenge.
The lesson begins with an introduction and safety briefing to ensure you understand the basics of safety on moving water. We then move on to an equipment overview, making sure all gear is properly fitted and used correctly.
Following this, we focus on skill development, where you'll learn and practise key kayaking techniques tailored to your current ability level. After honing your skills, you'll apply them during on-river practice under the expert guidance of our instructors.
The lesson concludes with personalised feedback and a Q&A session, allowing you to ask any questions and gain further insights into your kayaking progress.
The River Dee offers an ideal setting for beginner kayakers. Starting from the heart of Snowdonia, it features a mix of flat water and exciting rapids ranging from grade 1 to grade 4, providing a perfect training ground for all skill levels.
Chester's historic backdrop adds a unique charm to your learning experience.
Participants should be confident paddling on flat water, have basic swimming ability, and a willingness to learn and challenge themselves on moving water.
Our experienced instructors are passionate about helping you achieve your kayaking goals. We provide personalised lessons tailored to your skill level and needs, ensuring a fun, safe, and rewarding experience.
With our local knowledge and supportive approach, you'll gain the confidence and skills to enjoy kayaking on the River Dee and beyond.
Bring clothing that will keep you warm and comfortable on the river, a change of clothes, a towel, and closed-toe footwear.
It's also helpful to have a spare pair of shoes.
Yes, you can use your own kayak and equipment. Let us know in advance so we can ensure everything is suitable for the lesson.
Yes, you should be confident paddling on flat water before taking this lesson. It's designed as an introduction to moving water.
Our kayaks PVC heavy-duty inflatables. Picture a single-person white water raft. These are fun, stable, spacious and easy to steer.
This style of kayak offers the user all of the light-hearted fun and freedom of being in a raft, with the added satisfaction and control of a kayak.
In general, no. Qualified British Canoeing Leaders may hire our boats to lead a group, but we do not hire our equipment out to unmanaged groups.
Operated by Dee River Kayaking, a partner of adventuro.