Paddling has something for everyone! Open canoes, touring kayaks, white-water kayaks, sea kayaks... We offer courses in all types, from beginner to advanced. On many courses you can try them all.   Types of Canoe and Kayak We offer introductory courses in a range of craft. Open Cockpit Kayak This type of kayak is used for touring and racing and is suitable for those who want to cover distances without going onto rough water. No capsize drill is needed, as in the event of a capsize you will fall safely out of the kayak. Open cockpit kayaking is ideal for those who want to be ON the water, not in it. Open Canoe The open canoe is also ideal for those who want to stay dry, but it is a more versatile craft in many ways. They can be used for touring on placid, open and white-water. With its large carrying capacity this is the craft for exploring well off the beaten track, or for family picnics. Open canoes can be paddled solo or doubles, and some are 'family-size'. Closed-Cockpit Kayak These kayaks have relatively tight-fitting cockpits sealed with spraydecks to keep out the water, and are ideal for white-water or local sea paddling. You can move on from these to rodeo/freestyle designs. To use a closed-cockpit kayak it is necessary to practise the capsize drill, to learn to exit the kayak safely underwater. Sea Kayak These closed-cockpit kayaks are longer and straighter-running which makes them ideal for sea touring. To use one of these it is necessary to practise the capsize drill, to learn to exit the kayak safely underwater. Try-a-Canoe Many of our introductory courses offer the opportunity to try each type.   - Bookings - 07967 532904 - Enquiries - 0900 to 1200 Mon-Fri (email at any time) info@mountainandwater.co.uk Booking Form Terms & Conditions of Booking Admin Office - existing bookings 01873 831 825

Canoe and Kayak Sessions, Courses and Holidays (see bottom of page for our full range of activities) Placid Water Canoeing or Kayaking Day and Half-day sessions: Canoe and/or Kayak River Trip by Canoe or Kayak Introduction to Canoesport Introductory Kayaking Introductory Canoeing Canoe Camping Tour - River Wye On to White-water: Canoe On to White-water: Kayak Expedition Skills for Open Canoe Welsh Winter White-water: Canoe Welsh Winter White-water: Kayak Introduction to Sea Kayaking: Wales Wet and Wild Kayaksport Sea Kayak Touring: Wales and Scotland Sea Kayak Touring: Scotland Sea Kayak Touring: Pembrokeshire Touring and Exploring Scotland by canoe and/or kayak Canoe and Kayak Hire River Awareness Day Index page Accommodation providers for non-residential courses and activities. Mountain & Water Full Programme Climbing and Abseiling River Gorge Adventure Caving Walking, Orienteering and Wayfaring Coastal Adventure Mountain Biking Canoe Hire & Outfitting Multi-Activity Breaks Expeditions for Small Groups Family Activity Holidays Winter Breaks and Holidays Stag/hen Parties, Celebrations Corporate and Team-Building Schools and Youth Groups Stop Press late availability

Date Last Modified: 25/2/04