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This
5-day course provides an introduction to the range
of paddlesport opportunities, both canoeing and
kayaking. You will be given the opportunity to try
open-cockpit touring kayaks, closed-cockpit
whitewater-type kayaks, sea kayaks and open
canoes.
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Introduction
to Paddlesport: Canoeing and
Kayaking is ideal for
those who wish to take the new BCU/UKCC 1 and 2
Star tests, which are now generic to canoe and
kayak.
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Open-Cockpit Touring
Kayaks

Closed-cockpit
whitewater-type kayaks

Sea
kayak

Open
Canoe
You do not have to paddle
every type of craft available on this course, but
please note that if you with to obtain the BCU/UKCC
Star Awards, you will need to demonstrate ability
in both canoe and kayak.
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Introduction
to Paddlesport: Canoeing and
Kayaking
is available at two
popular venues:
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Brecon
Beacons and Wye Valley
This
course is run on a self-catering basis at
the
award-winning
Pencelli
Castle
camp-site
on
the banks of the Monmouthshire &
Brecon Canal.
Price
£375 per person for 5
days.
This course is suitable for
adults and older children (under-18's need
to be accompanied by an adult family
member).
General
Course
Info:
what's inlcuded; what to bring;
what to expect etc.
2010
Set course dates open to
individuals:
16 -
20 August
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Anglesey
This
course is run on a half-board basis (bed,
breakfast and packed lunch) at
Ingledene
B&B,
beside the sea in Trearddur Bay. We will
paddle mainly on tidal estuaries and
(conditions permitting) sheltered coastal
water. In the event of rough conditions,
inland lake or river locations may be
used.
Price
from £425 per person based on sharing
in a twin/double room. Singles
available.
This course is suitable for
adults and older children (under-18's need
to be accompanied by an adult family
member).
General
Course
Info:
what's inlcuded; what to bring;
what to expect etc.
2010
Set course dates open to
individuals:
12
-16 July
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Other dates
and venues are available by arrangement, for
groups..
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Us
Canoe and Kayak
Sessions, Courses and
Holidays
Canoe
and/or Kayak
Taster
Day
Placid
Water Canoeing/ Kayaking
Introduction
to
Canoeing -
5 days
Introduction
to Kayaking - 5 days
Canoe
Camping Tour - River Wye
Introduction
to Sea Kayaking
Sea
Kayak Touring
Touring
and Exploring - Scotland
On
to White-Water - Canoe
On
to White-Water - Kayak
Canoe
Expedition Skills
Bell-boating
Canoe
Hire & Outfitting
Activity
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page - our
full range of activities.
Mountain & Water
is licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing
Authority.
We are members
of:
Institute for
Outdoor Learning
Pembrokeshire
Active
Beacons
Active
Marine Conservation
Society
British
Mountaineering Council
Our
Environmental Policy
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Watersports
Wales
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