courses
...if you ain't getting wetter, you ain't getting better...
All of the below courses are accredited by British Canoeing, the national governing body for paddlesports in the UK, and enable paddlers to gain recognition of their current ability, reflect on their own personal development, and continue to improve. They have been designed with you, the paddler, at the heart of the content, and allow you to develop your decision making and fundamental skills, in a craft and environment of your choice, providing ownership and empowerment of your own learning.
More information can be found at https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2018/an-overview-of-the-new-personal-performance-awards
All of the following courses are based out of Llanberis, in Snowdonia National Park, and will run from 8:45am til 5pm, unless stated otherwise. Prices are per person. Recommendations and advice for accommodation can be found at the bottom of this page. Meeting places will be confirmed at the time of booking. Typically the ratio of instructors to participants is 1:6 or less. If you are a larger group than 6, and/or an individual or group who wish to have a course run in your area, then please Get In Contact to discuss your aspirations.
More information can be found at https://www.britishcanoeing.org.uk/news/2018/an-overview-of-the-new-personal-performance-awards
All of the following courses are based out of Llanberis, in Snowdonia National Park, and will run from 8:45am til 5pm, unless stated otherwise. Prices are per person. Recommendations and advice for accommodation can be found at the bottom of this page. Meeting places will be confirmed at the time of booking. Typically the ratio of instructors to participants is 1:6 or less. If you are a larger group than 6, and/or an individual or group who wish to have a course run in your area, then please Get In Contact to discuss your aspirations.
For people completely new to paddlesports, Paddle Awards are for those getting into a boat for the first time, enabling them to feel confident in their chosen craft in a sheltered water environment. Designed to develop enjoyment, safety and skills, and help to empower the paddler at the start of their lifelong journey. |
For paddlers with prior experience, Personal Performance Awards allow the paddler to develop skills and decision-making in a chosen discipline, within a range of environments. They provide milestones and acknowledge personal skills, setting them up for coaching and leadership qualifications later on in their journey. |
paddle explore
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Paddle Explore gives you ownership and allows you to choose where you wish to go within your paddlesport journey; Develop your understanding and ability to paddle independently in a craft of your choice, within a sheltered water environment. Exact course content will differ depending on your current ability and aspirations, but you can expect to cover the following topics:
✓ Getting ready for a day on the water - kit to consider ✓ Understanding the venue - conditions, weather and access ✓ Considerations on the water - boat handling skills and safety ✓ Reflecting on performance and how to improve - future development |
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Title:
Paddle Explore Paddle Explore 2-day 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
Dates on demand Dates on demand Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£120 £220 £250p/d £115p/d |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |
canoe award
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The Canoe Award is designed to develop your personal skills, judgement and decision making when journeying in a canoe, to enable you to have fun and remain safe when canoeing independently. Dependant upon conditions, your current skill and level of decision making, we could complete the award in a day, however a course run over 2 days allows for further progression.
✓ Getting ready for a canoe journey - kit and techniques to consider ✓ Choosing a venue - conditions, weather and access relative to our journey ✓ Canoeing skills - boat handling skills and safety on flat and grade 1 water ✓ Reflecting on performance and how to improve - future development |
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Title:
Canoe Award Canoe Award 2-day Canoe Award Canoe Award 2-day 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
26/05/2022 26-27/05/2022 13/09/2022 13-14/09/2022 Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£120 £220 £120 £220 £250p/d £115p/d |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |
white water award
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The White Water Award is designed to develop your personal skills, judgement and decision making when white water kayaking, to enable you to have fun and remain safe on rivers up to grade 2. Dependant upon conditions, your current skill and level of decision making, we could complete the award in a day, however a course run over 2 days allows for further progression.
✓ Getting ready for white water kayaking - kit and techniques to consider ✓ Choosing a venue - conditions, weather and access relative to our journey ✓ Kayaking skills - boat handling skills and safety on water up to grade 2 ✓ Reflecting on performance and how to improve - future development |
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Title:
White Water Award White Water Award 2-day White Water Award White Water Award 2-day 1:1 Private tuition Private group tuition |
Dates:
28/05/2022 28-29/05/2022 15/09/2022 15-16/09/2022 Please state preferred dates Please state preferred dates |
Spaces:
6 6 6 6 1 6 |
Price:
£120 £120 £120 £120 £250 £110 |
Ratio:
1:6 1:6 1:6 1:6 1:1 1:6 |
- What is included in the price?
Instruction at the above ratios, tea/coffee at the start of the activity, relevant safety kit, and emergency first aid equipment. - What is not included in the price?
Accommodation, food and drink for the day, personal insurance and personal equipment (unless stated otherwise). - What is the minimum number of participants required to ensure my activity runs?
2 for all of the above activities at 1:6 ratio, and, with fear of being obvious, 1 for 1:1 private bookings! - Who will staff my activity or course?
Your activity will be staffed by me or another fully qualified paddlesports leader. - Can I hire boats or other specialist equipment from you?
No, sorry. I do not stock boats, paddles, buoyancy aids, or helmets etc. However, there are numerous shops and hire services available in the local area to your activity, or you can Get In Contact if you need any more help acquiring anything. - Where can I stay?
There are a variety of options in Snowdonia, to suit everybody's tastes and budgets. There are many more options than the ones suggested below, and of the options suggested below, all operate independently from me:
Hostels - Plas Curig; YHA Pen-Y-Pass; Snowdonia Mountain Hostel.
Campsites - Bryn Llys; Gwynant campsite; Llanberis campsite; Gwern Gof Isaf; Gwern Gof Uchaf.
B&Bs - Glyn Peris; Snowdon View; The Ferns Guesthouse; 'Air BnB' options are also available. - What kit do I need to bring?
For all of the above activities, you will require the following:
1. Warm clothing, including insulative layers, neoprene cap and gloves, such as pogies, and sunglasses, where appropriate
2. Dry suit or dry cag top and bottoms/neoprene shorts, or a wetsuit with waterproof jacket and trousers
3. Suitable footwear to get wet, such as wetsuit booties, water boots, or old trainers
4. Food, drink and personal medication
5. Small personal first aid kit, if required (to include things like blister plasters, suncream)
6. Mobile phone (contained within a waterproof case) and whistle
7. Personal boat, helmet, buoyancy aid, paddles and spray deck (if appropriate)
8. Personal safety kit including knife/saw, sling and karabiners, throwbag/towline, split paddles, poles, sails, bailer/sponge, knee pads, and pump, where appropriate
9. Suitable dry bags
10. Compass, waterproof notepad and any relevant maps/guidebooks that you own
11. Head torch and spare batteries
12. Towel and clothing to remain comfortable when off the water
Have a question about something else? Try the Frequently Asked Questions page.
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