Please take a look at the range of white water skills courses offered below. We are happy to arrange bespoke courses for groups or individuals, so if you do not find the course or date to suit you then please get in touch.
Introduction to White Water |
Everyone can remember their first time on white water - it’s an unforgettable day of excitement and achievement. Let us take the nerves away and replace them with the knowledge and skills you need to venture onto white water for the first time. Pre-reqs: Some experience of kayaking on flatwater. No roll required. Duration: 1 day
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WW Improvers |
This two day course will take you through the foundations and progress your paddling so you feel in control on grade 2 to 3 white water. We’ll focus on elements such as balance and effective paddle strokes to enable you to move gracefully around the river. Pre-reqs: Grade two white water experience. No roll required. Duration: 2 days
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WW Skills Development |
This course is tailored to meet your needs entirely, developing you into a proactive and dynamic paddler. We’ll cover whatever is needed to make your boating progress to the next level. Pre-reqs: Confident on grade 3 white water. Reasonable moving water roll. Duration: 1 day
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Intro to Boofs, Flares and Rockspins! |
Get even more fun out of your days on the river with the introduction of boofs, flares and other dynamic moves. Not only will this be a fantastically fun day on the water but it will introduce skills that are key to progressing to steeper rapids. Pre-reqs: Confident on grade 3 white water. Good moving water roll. Duration: 1 day
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Advanced WW Skills |
Ever wondered how some people make even the hardest and gnarliest rivers look easy? On this course we’ll take you through some techniques to become a stylish and dynamic paddler on up to grade 4 white water. This course is also an excellent way to prepare for the Steep Creeking 1 day course. Pre-reqs: Confident on grade 4 white water. Solid moving water roll. Duration: 1 day If you are interested in a course and there are no dates to suit you, please just get in touch.
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Steep Creeking |
Fancy taking the plunge into the exciting world of waterfalls, drops, slots and slides? Or want to improve your “plug it and see” approach? Our course will take you through the core skills required for smooth and safe lines out on the steep stuff, while also raising your awareness to the safety and rescue techniques that may be required in this environment. This course works well in conjuntion with the FlowFree Advanced White Water Skills course. Pre-reqs: Confident on grade 4 white water. Solid moving water roll. Duration: 1 day
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Peer Group Leadership |
Most people paddle white water rivers as a group of friends. But does this group always have the knowledge and experience to make sound decisions for everyone? Ensure yourself and your friends stay safe with this two-day no nonsense course designed to get across the core principles of peer paddling, such as trip planning, effective interaction on and off the water, plus understanding when and where to adopt various river leading tactics. We hope you’ll come away as a valuable member of the team, who can confidently lead peer-groups on up to grade 3 white water and make good decisions for the group, even under pressure. Pre-reqs: Confident on grade 3 white water. Good moving water roll. Duration: 2 days
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