Springboard your whitewater paddling with 5 days expert tuition in Llangollen, North Wales where the River Dee provides the perfect adventure and training ground.
Our Beginners Intensive White Water Skills Week is a 5 Day Intensive Course for whitewater beginners and grade 2 paddlers looking to progress with a firm foundation. We'll be based in Llangollen, in North Wales where the River Dee gives us a perfect staging post for our first whitewater adventures.
On each day of the course you'll head out to a prime white water kayaking location under the guidance of professional coaches. Every day on the river will be given a broad theme, in-line with the 5 Key Elements: Reading Whitewater, Paddler Momentum, Boat Control, Safety and Rescue, Mindset.
Springboard your whitewater paddling with 5 days expert tuition in Llangollen, North Wales where the River Dee provides the perfect adventure and training ground. We'll be based in Llangollen, in North Wales where the River Dee gives us a perfect staging post for our first whitewater adventures.
We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enjoyable learning environment. To this end, each of our trips and courses is designed to maximise your learning and enjoyment on the River Dee and across North Wales.
This course is aimed at whitewater beginners who have some experience of kayaking on flat water already and at semi experienced grade 2 kayakers who are looking for some structured coaching toward their independence and progression.
Participants should have basic boat control skills on flat water, be able to paddle forwards over a reasonable distance, and be able to hold themselves stable in their kayak.
We are all about enhancing people's skills and enjoyment in whitewater kayaking, catering to all levels from beginners to elite athletes. Our passion for paddlesports is the core of what we do, and we strive to fuel this passion in every individual who joins us.
Our approach to coaching is highly personalised. We believe in giving undivided attention to each participant, ensuring that everyone receives tailored advice and instruction that aligns with their individual goals and aspirations. After our sessions, we don't just wave goodbye; we provide you with continued guidance on how to further your kayaking journey.
On each day of the course you'll head out to a prime white water kayaking location under the guidance of professional coaches. Day one takes Reading Whitewater as its broad theme, in-line with the 5 Key Elements.
We'll be based in Llangollen, in North Wales where the River Dee gives us a perfect staging post for our first whitewater adventures.
Every day on the river is given a broad theme. Day two focuses on Paddler Momentum as you keep building firm foundations on the River Dee.
Springboard your whitewater paddling with expert tuition, with coaches on hand so the work from day one carries into more confident movement on the water.
Day three takes Boat Control as its theme. You'll keep working toward independence and progression as a grade 2 paddler looking for a firm foundation.
The River Dee provides the perfect adventure and training ground, with structured coaching that matches the 5 Key Elements model.
Day four focuses on Safety and Rescue. You'll keep heading out to a prime white water kayaking location under the guidance of professional coaches.
Throughout our beginner courses we aim to develop your experience and knowledge so you can begin to make your way as a whitewater enthusiast and plan your own adventures.
Day five takes Mindset as its theme and closes the intensive week on the River Dee. You'll leave with an action plan for your progression going forward, and further remote input whenever you seek it.
Access to the long-term Mentorship program is included, along with digital copies of any photos from your five days.
This course is aimed at whitewater beginners who have some experience of kayaking on flat water already and at semi experienced grade 2 kayakers who are looking for some structured coaching toward their independence and progression.
Participants should have basic boat control skills on flat water, be able to paddle forwards over a reasonable distance, and be able to hold themselves stable in their kayak.
You'll have professional guiding from an experienced and qualified member of staff throughout the week. We also give you an action plan for your progression going forward, plus further remote input whenever you seek it.
Access to the long-term Mentorship program is included, along with digital copies of any photos from your five days on the River Dee.
Accommodation and food are not included. We are happy to share hotel recommendations local to our most likely course venues around Llangollen so you can stay close to the river.
Transport to and from the river is not included unless agreed otherwise. Boat hire or equipment use can be arranged at additional cost if you need it, and car parking or facility fees sit outside the course.
On each day of the course you'll head out to a prime white water kayaking location under the guidance of professional coaches. The River Dee gives us a perfect staging post for those first whitewater adventures.
Every day on the river will be given a broad theme, in-line with the 5 Key Elements: Reading Whitewater, Paddler Momentum, Boat Control, Safety and Rescue, Mindset.
If you have any further questions about this course we are happy to answer them. Just get in touch and we will talk through the week, the river, and what you want from the five days.
We need all participants to fill out a client registration form so we have all of your necessary details before you join us on the water.
Ideally, this course is designed for paddlers ages 18+. However, junior paddlers aged 16 and over are welcome to join any of our open training courses, provided they have the required skill level.
We may also extend this offer to paddlers aged 14+ in certain circumstances if we know them and they are mature for their age, and this may be decided case by case. Please just get in touch and we will see what we can do.
Boat hire or equipment use is not included as standard. This can be arranged at additional cost if you need a boat or extra kit for the week, so get in touch and tell us what you need.
Transport to and from the river is not included unless agreed otherwise. Car parking or facility fees are also not included in the course.
Accommodation and food are not included in the course. We are happy to share hotel recommendations local to our most likely course venues around Llangollen.
We'll be based in Llangollen, in North Wales, where the River Dee gives us a perfect staging post for our first whitewater adventures during your five days.
Designed around our all-new cutting edge 5 Elements of Whitewater Kayaking model, this course is designed to give each participant an awesome whitewater kayaking skill development experience to springboard their knowledge, capability and performance level on the river.
Our aim is to send you away with enough experience and knowledge to begin to make your way as a whitewater enthusiast, plan your own adventures, and have tons of great days on the river.
Can't see anything that works for you? We can happily arrange private tuition for groups or individuals either in North Wales or further afield.
Just get in touch to get the ball rolling if you need a bespoke option around your Beginner Intensive Whitewater Week dates.
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Berwyn, Llangollen
Géré par Paddle365, partenaire de adventuro.
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