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Beginner White Water Kayaking Skills 

Beginner White Water Skills Courses (Grade 2)

Our Beginner White Water Courses can range for half day lessons to intensive 5 Day Courses for kayakers brand new to the discipline of white water and grade 2 paddlers looking to progress with a firm foundation.

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Designed around our all-new cutting edge 5 Elements of Whitewater Kayaking model, these courses are designed to be give each participant an awesome whitewater kayaking skill development experience to springboard their knowledge, capability and performance level on the river. Throughout our beginner courses we aim to develop your experience and knowledge to begin to make your way as a whitewater enthusiast, plan your own adventures and have tons of great days on the river.

 

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What level of paddler is this aimed at? 

These courses are aimed at whitewater beginners who have some experience of kayaking on flat water already, at semi experienced grade 2 kayakers who are looking for some structured coaching toward their independence and progression, and anyone in between.

Participants should have basic boat control skills on flat water, be able to paddle forwards over a reasonable distance, and be able to hold themselves stable in their kayak. 

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What's included in the price

- Professional guiding & coaching from an experienced and qualified member of staff.

- An action plan for your progression going forward, and further remote input whenever you seek it.

- Access to the Paddle365 long-term Mentorship program.

Digital copies of any photos from the trip.

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What's not included in the price

- Accomodation and food. Contact us for hotel recommendations local to our most likely course venues. 

-Transport to and from the river (unless agreed otherwise).

-Boat hire or equipment use (This can be arranged at additional cost. Please contact us if you require anything).

-Car parking or facility fees.​

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Our courses

We have options for 3 hour lessons up to full 5 day intensive courses

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"The progressive nature of the course ticked all the boxes I was looking for with combinations of new lines, challenges and good old fashioned fun all delivered by great coaching. By the end of the week I had a clear understanding of a running theme to take away and work on. Now to get on it and apply with my new boat."  

Emma Foxley

Course Calendar

Our upcoming 5 day & 2 day grade 2 courses can be found on the calendar below

Beginners Intensive White Water Skills Week (grade 2)

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Springboard your whitewater paddling with 5 days expert tuition to help you progress with firm foundations. We'll be based in Llangollen, in North Wales where the River Dee gives us a perfect staging post for our first whitewater adventures.

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Dates:​

28th June- 2nd July 2025 - Llangollen North Wales - 4 Spaces Available

1st-5th September 2025 - North Wales - 6 Spaces Available​​

Course Cost: £450

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Whitewater Core Skills Grade 1-2

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Spend your weekend with us learning to tackle grade 2 rapids and build solid foundations in whitewater paddling. Based in Llangollen, North Wales on the River Dee

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Dates:​

9th-10th September 2025 - North Wales - 6 Spaces Available​​

Course Cost: £200

Paddle365 Ltd is based in Chester, UK.  Our high quality white water kayak tuition is delivered all over the UK in areas such as North Wales, Northern England and Scotland.  We also hold regular excursions to white water locations across the world, from the blue waters of Slovenia to the high mountains of Nepal.   
Contact us at: info@paddle365.co.uk   or Tel: 07940207427

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