'Paddlesport' - Canoeing and Kayaking

Introduction to Paddlesport: Canoeing and Kayaking

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.
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.

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.

 

Introduction to Paddlesport: Canoeing and Kayaking is available at two popular venues: 

 

 

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

 

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

Other dates and venues are available by arrangement, for groups..

Contact 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 Gift Vouchers

Stop Press late availability

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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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Date Last Modified: 25/2/04