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Canoeing in moving water - Fundamentals

Location: Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog or River Wye (exact location will be confirmed via email a few days before the event, as this is water level dependent)

Cost: £90

Course Overview

Spend a day having fun and learning how to canoe on moving water in the beautiful Brecon Beacons.

I can tailor training to your needs, but we are likely to cover:

  • Planning a safe day out on the river to develop your independence

  • Developing your forward stroke to help you paddle more efficiently; generating momentum, accelerating and cruising

  • Develop your stroke repertoire to help improve your boat handling

  • Identifying river features and hazards

  • Breaking into and out of the flow

  • Ferry gliding

Who is this for?

  • You will have paddled your canoe solo (or tandem if you plan to come as a tandem pair)

  • You can paddle forwards and turn your canoe on the spot and on the move

  • You understand the basics of connectivity and power transfer

What is included:

  • Canoe coaching on moving water by a qualified white water coach

  • Buoyancy Aid if required

  • Helmet if required

Not included in the price:

  • Canoe and paddle

  • Specialist clothing

  • Food

  • Transport to venues and shuttle (this will be arranged amongst the paddlers)

  • Personal and equipment insurance

Click here to book (this will direct you to my booking system)

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