'Paddlesport' - Canoeing and Kayaking

Canoe and Kayak Taster Sessions

Half-day Taster Sessions

We can offer half-day 'taster' sessions in either canoeing or kayaking at various river, canal and lake venues. Half-days on the river can be followed by an afternoon trip, to give a full day's paddling (full-day prices below).

All year by arrangement

• Brecon Beacons • Forest of Dean • Wye Valley • Vale of Neath

Canoe or Kayak River Trip

All year by arrangement -

Wye Valley • Pembrokeshire

An excellent day out! Ideal for beginners and those with a little more experience, you can use open canoes or touring kayaks to enjoy the scenery and abundant wildlife of Welsh rivers. After a session on the basic paddling strokes (see 'taster' sessions above) enjoy a pub lunch or riverbank picnic before setting off downriver.

River Awareness Day

Open Canoe or Touring Kayak

A river awareness day would be useful for anyone interested in canoe/kayak hire who would like some basic tuition first; or anyone who has recently bought their first canoe/touring kayak or is thinking of doing so.

All year by arrangement -

Wye Valley

Next scheduled day:

1 August 2009

After a short session learning how to move your canoe/kayak forwards, backwards, sideways and stop; we spend the rest of the day travelling a short section of the river, looking at typical river features and strategies for safe river paddling.

NB - river awareness days do NOT cover white-water, weirs, or skills needed for paddling closed-cockpit kayaks. If you would like a course covering these aspects, please 'phone us to discuss your requirements.

Next Scheduled course: 23 August 2009

Introductory Canoeing Day. 1 Star assessment is available by arr. (to take the optional star test you also need to paddle both open canoe and open-cockpit touring kayak)

Venue: Anglesey or Snowdonia

Suitable for beginners or those with limited experience. Not suitable for very young children.

£55 per person*. Camping available by arrangement.

*Star test fees not included.

Check our 'Stop Press' page for additional courses with space for others to join.
Prices per Person - 2009
Group size 2-3
Group size 4-8
Group size 9-16
full day
£65
£55
£47.50

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Date Last Modified: 25/2/04