Whitewater Essentials 

We Coach what works!

It’s the summer, therefore if you’re thinking about starting out on white water, now is the time!

Using kit that’s worth taking and takes the faff out of rescues to ensure they are fast, slick, safe and effective.
Giving you the skills to start playing on rapids and understanding how to get a successful outcome, by looking at strong foundations as this is the key to success as you raise your grade on white water.

We will be based on grade 1-2 White water looking at both skills and rescues.

If you’re looking to start white water, become an effective member of a group or learn the skills needed to pass the Paddle UK Touring leader award river day. You will also meet new peers for future paddling adventures!

 

Kit you will need to bring:

• Kayak suitable for Whitewater

• Buoyancy aid suitable for white water

• Paddle

• Suitable Helmet

• Appropriate Paddling clothing (wetsuit/dry suit or splits ideally)

• Appropriate footwear (wet shoes)

 

***Please get in touch if you need any of the kit above as we can hire at a small charge (subject to availability)***

 

 

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Please note the price does not include:

• Travel

• Food

• Accommodation

• Parking Fees

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements

• All under 18's must be accompanied by a legal guardian who is also booked onto the course.

• This course is aimed at paddlers wanting to experience moving water or those who have paddled rivers graded 1-2 who are wishing to solidify their paddling skills and can use a spray deck. 

• A roll is not necessary for this course. 

 

 

​Useful extras for your comfort throughout the day and after:

• Layers of warm clothing 

• Lunch 

• Hot drink

• A full change of clothes

 

 

Itinerary

Skills Covered:

• Getting your outfitting right for paddling

• River reading

• Effective use of paddling strokes

• Effective use of eddies

• Crossing the flow

• Edge control 

• Rescue Techniques

• Basic use of surf waves