Intermediate Whitewater Kayak Skills
(Progressive WW Kayak Award)
During this two day course we'll look at a range of skills to boost your abilities, skills & confidence on grade 2 and 3. Starting with revisiting some fundamentals before exploring a range of challenges including moving around the river with style and ease, reading, understanding and running rapids as well as a range of strategies to help you and your peers confidently descend rivers safely.
The emphasis will be on you, working to find solutions that suit your style, your aspirations and your current abilities.
During the course you can expect:
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Breaking In & Breaking Out
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Crossing the Flow
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Utilising River Features
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Driving The Boat
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Maintaining Stability
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Running Rapids
FAQs
Is This Course Suitable For Me?
This course is for anyone who paddles grade on 2 in their kayak and wants to improve. Individualised coaching means that everyone can be challenged whether early on in their journey or just looking for a refresher.
Where Will The Course Take Place?
The exact venue will be decided a few days before according to water levels and rainfall.
What do I need to bring?
Kayak with airbags
Paddle
Bouyancy Aid, Helmet & Spraydeck
Suitable Clothing
Packed Lunches
Personal Medication
Getting There/Where to Stay
Assuming you agree, we'll have a Whatsapp group chat with everyone in, this will allow you to potentially share lifts & book accommodation as a group which helps keep costs down and reduces our impact on the environment. We'll also use this to share photos and videos taken during the course. Depending on where this course takes place I have got a few suggestions on where to stay. Get in touch at the time of booking and I'll give you some reccomendations.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes - if you want one. The Paddle UK Progressive whitewater award is pitched at this level and if you're not quite ready for that you can probably achieve the Whitewater Award. Certification is included in the price of the course.