Learn the introductory skills of white water kayaking and open canoeing, progressing into the moving water environment we will develop your boating skills to move and position your craft in this dynamic and demanding setting.

During the day we will look at the following to ensure to get the maximum out of the experience.

• Personal equipment – Correctly fitted buoyancy aid; correct fit of boat; paddle length; rescue equipment; fitted airbags
• Personal Paddling Skills – Reading moving water; hydrology; ferry gliding; reverse ferry gliding; breaking in and out of flows; appropriate speed, angle and position; trim of craft; carving; hazard identification
• Rescue Skills – Capsize, swim and self-rescue; rescue a capsized paddler; rescuing equipment
• Safety, Leadership & Group Skills – Personal risk management; awareness of others; CLAP

The course is delivered in the Yorkshire area,  on a classic grade 2 environment overseen by a qualified British Canoeing Moderate Water Endorsed coach.

This course needs a minimum of 4 people to run, to discuss prices for individuals or less than 4 please contact us for a price at info@rockriver.co.uk

Please note that prices are for instruction and guiding only and do not include accommodation, transport and meal costs. We can provide recommendations for accommodation if required. By booking and paying a deposit you are accepting our Terms and Conditions. Please include your name in the payment reference and submit a booking form.