Open Water Canoeing

Open Water Canoe Skills

Our open water canoe days are focused on giving you the skills and understanding to facilitate a safe and enjoyable day on open water.

We’ve had days on open water which easily rival the enjoyment of a great day on the river, We’ll show you how to be an efficient paddler making the most out of the conditions.

We’ll look at;

• Understanding wind and the Beauforts scale

• Efficient paddle strokes

• Trim

• Sailing as a group

• Navigation

• Rescues

• Open Water traditional skills

We’ll head to an open water venue in North Wales.

We can also provide British Canoeing Personal Performance awards.

You will need;

• To be fairly fit and confident with the flatwater fundamentals and be able to paddle into light winds.

• Boat & Paddles

• Personal kit for being on and potentially in the water- Very warm clothes, helmet, a wetsuit/drysuit/separates, buoyancy aid and old trainers/river shoes.

• Packed lunch, drinks, high-energy snacks; stuff to keep you warm.

• Change for car parks.

All equipment can be provided please notify us at point of booking.

This course is typically ran over a day however can be extended to suit your needs.

Cost

1 day- £110pp

2 day- £200pp

4 day course- £400pp

5 day course- £450pp

(Based on a minimum of 2 people)

Dates

19&20th March