Leaving Grade Two Behind
Making the step from grade two to grade three can be daunting, particularly in canoes which are often less maneuvrable and prone to filling up with water and becoming unmanageable.
On this course we'll start by trying to be the best grade two paddler we can be, maximising the features and finessing our skills by making hard moves on easier water. This builds a familiar paddling literacy without the psycolgical pressures that more advanced water brings, allowing us to thrive and play without the consequences.
As the course progresses we'll look at slowly immersing ourselves in the more advanced environment; getting comfortable with the pressures that harder rapids bring by keeping things simple. As our confidence grows we'll start to complete the circle by applying the learned moves as appropriate on more complex rapids.
The aim is for you to go away with a deeper understanding of the tools at your disposal and the beginnings of how to apply them for more challenging tasks.
Skills you can expect to learn about and improve:
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Maintaining stability entering and exiting faster flows.
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Using the paddle for both power and support.
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A greater understanding of power, precision and timing.
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Slowing the boat to maintain control both with technique and tactics.
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Making dynamic changes mid-move to acheive our attainments.
£199 per person
FAQs
Where do we meet?
To make the best use of water and weather conditions, the exact venue will be decided day to day, this is normally a dropped pin shared in a whatsapp group chat.
How long are the days?
This is a two day course. We’ll normally meet at 9am and aim to be off the river before 4pm
What do you provide?
Two days of expert guiding and coaching tailored to the group and with emphasis on enjoyment. This course doesn’t include equipment but I may be able to help with certain items, feel free to ask and I’ll see what I can do.
What do I need to bring?
Open canoe with bouyancy & swimlines
Paddle & Spare
Bouyancy Aid & Helmet
Suitable Clothing
Packed Lunches
Personal Medication
Cash to pay for river access (The farmers don't have card machines)
Is this suitable for me?
This is aimed at paddlers with some grade one or two experience looking to paddle new rivers, improve their skills & confidence and maybe try their hand at a little grade three. If you're not sure please do get in touch and we can chat, maybe there is another course that is more suitable to your needs
Where can I 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. Check out the recommendations page in the menu for a few suggestions.