Price: £60 per person 50% deposit to
book a place £30
White water grade II kayaking in wales, build on control and increase confidence.
This day will improve on your kayaking skills and strokes to make the most
out of a grade II river trip. An ideal river run! improving your grade II river
reading skills and ability to move around the river. We use 5 different sections
of the river Wye and Usk, depending on water levels and group ability. There
will be on average 10 grade II rapids on the trip with wave trains and some
surfing waves.
The day begins with a breifing on the day ahead and skills to be covered. A
chance to let us know what you would like to achieve and work on. The trip will
focus on the strokes and techinques required to safely control your kayak during
the journey, enjoying the river features and gaining more confidence on the
river.. The trip will help you identify river features. Short training sessions
are spread over the course of the river trip to recap on skills and boat control.
A lunch break will allow you to have a stretch chilling out by the water (bring
a packed lunch and keep the intructor happy with a flask of coffee)
Topics covered
• Safety - Planning - Warm up - Equipment
• River features and hazards
• Key control strokes - Stable Position - Support - Edging - Active blade
• Group awareness - Confidence - Teamwork
This day is designed for a confident flat water paddler looking to progress
into moving water or improve Grade II river running skills.
The centre has warm changing rooms and plenty of coffee on offer. We provide
the transport for the day and all equipment
is included in the course fee
NOTE: We run a ww
introduction weekend where the 2nd days is a grade II trip. You can join
this day if there are places available.
Get in touch to arrange a mid week date to suit you. This course is limited
to 6 places max.
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