Courses for beginner, intermediate and progressive level kayakers.
Intro to White Water Kayaking
Have you always wanted to experience the thrill of white water? This course is designed to give you the best possible introduction to kayaking on white water and will guide you through the key skills required for a safe and enjoyable white water journey. To paddle successfully on white water you will soon learn to adapt flat water strokes for a moving water environment. You will finish the course able to manoeuvre a kayak in moving water and have a basic understanding of the safety elements involved in white water kayaking. The course will take place on class I and II rivers in the Devon and Cornwall area. Progression will take place at a pace suitable for the whole group and individual coaching will be given wherever possible.
Previous experience: competent flat water paddler.
Length: 2 days
Intermediate White Water Kayaking
If you want to enhance your existing white water kayaking skills then this is the course for you. Whether you’re returning to kayaking after a long break or simply keeping up the momentum during the next stage of your development, our Intermediate White Water Kayaking course is full of useful hints and tips to help you become a better white water paddler. We will introduce you to modern techniques and develop your decision making ability so that you can paddle white water with a new found proficiency. You will also be given personalised feedback on your progress throughout the course.
We use grade II and III rivers in Devon and Cornwall where you can really experiment with different strokes and skills (including rolling) in a supportive environment. You will leave with the confidence and understanding to paddle white water at an intermediate level which opens up a world of new and exciting challenges. This course is designed for people who are competent paddling class II rivers who are looking to push themselves that bit further.
Previous experience: competent paddling class II rivers, able to roll on flat water.
Length: 2 days
Progressive White Water Kayaking
This two day progressive white water course is the ideal way to fine-tune your kayaking skills with the help of experienced and enthusiastic coaches. If you’re looking for rapid personal development with plenty of time on the water, this course is the perfect opportunity to see great results. You will learn more about choosing your own line using different river features as you further develop your river reading ability. There will also be a chance to practice and sharpen up your moving water roll – something which is invaluable when paddling white water. The course will take place on class III and IV rivers in Devon and Cornwall with personalised feedback provided throughout. It is designed for people looking to modernise their technique and take on more of a leadership role within a group.
Previous experience: competent paddling class III rivers, must be able to roll on moving water.
Length: 2 days
The Adventure Centre
The Adventure Centre is one of the leading providers of outdoor and adventure training courses in the South West. It is ideally located on the edge of Dartmoor National Park within 10 acres of land and boasts excellent on site facilities. We offer a wide range of courses for groups of all ages and ability levels from school group residentials and management training courses to outdoor development courses and intensive instructor training.
Intro to White Water Kayaking
