Intermediate White Water Canoe Skills

Please contact us to discuss other dates if those on the calendar do not suit. We are happy to put on a course for a small group.

Do you want to improve your canoe paddling? Journeying in the open canoe gives the opportunity to perfect a large variety of techniques.

We will:

• Develop your river reading skills and improve your boat control in white water.
• Develop modern efficient forward paddling techniques and an understanding of trim adjustment to allow you to paddle for longer in windy conditions on open water.
• Help you get the most from the outfitting of your boat.
• Develop your understanding of the traditional skills such as poling or rope work.
• Give you some advanced rope work skills to help get that expensive boat off the rock.
• On our intermediate course we will take you to wherever you are comfortable and challenge you to improve your skills.

Our highly qualified and experienced staff will push you at the pace that suits you and prepare you for a higher level of challenge as the course goes on.

Working with small student numbers these courses are tailored to the needs of the individual within the group and are very adaptable. This course focuses more towards the white water environment but we are also happy to tailor the course for open water if the group wishes.

Equipment

For this course you will need:

• A canoe that is fitted out for the environment that has enough buoyancy.
• A paddle, helmet and buoyancy aid suitable for white water.
• Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing such as drysuit and thermals or separates.
• You will also need a hot drink and lunch that you can carry on the river if necessary.

If you don’t have all of the above equipment please contact us as we may be able to help with this.

Location:

This courses will take place in Cumbria. For the majority of our courses the meeting points / venues will vary depending on weather conditions and water levels.

The most commonly used lakes are Ullswater, Derwentwater and Windermere and the most commonly used rivers are Eden, Leven and Lune. Favourite spots would include Glenridding at the southend of Ullswater, the river Eden north of Penrith, Middle Derwent near Keswick, Lune near Kirkby Lonsdale, Kent through Kendal and the Leven near Newby Bridge.

Submit a booking request today to register your interest, you can ask any questions you may have before paying!