About the Course
Are you a new developing grade 2/3 paddler, or an experienced paddler who is stuck in a rut and can't quite seem to become confident?
Join us to break through the barrier on some of the UK's best whitewater training grounds. The Intermediate Intensive White Water Skills Week is designed to give you the core skills you need to bridge the gap from moderate to advanced water so that you're confidently nailing all those technical Class 3 Rapids and ready to push your skills to the next level.
In this course, we'll reinforce fundamentals and iron out bad habits, work on psychological skills, and dish out all the key ingredients you need to help you to step up your game to being a competent and self-sufficient paddler on the water.
What level of paddler is this aimed at?
This course is pitched at the keen intermediate level kayaker who is happy on class 2 whitewater, and regularly attempting class 3 (with mixed results!). You don't have to be all over it, that's what we're here for! But if you have experience on class 3, have a roll that works (a decent percentage of the time anyway!), and want to paddle quality whitewater rivers while receiving coaching to help take your paddling to the next stage, then this is right up your ally!
You will get 5 days out on the water with low instructor-student ratios, on a course that is focussed on using the core principles of kayaking to improve your technique from the foundations up! This course attracts students from a variety of backgrounds within the sport, but all are there to improve their whitewater fundamentals so that they can improve fast from then. This will be based on class 2/3 whitewater and coaching sessions are tailored to the individuals on the course.
What is included in the course?
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.
What is NOT included in the course?
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.
If you have any further questions about this course we are happy to answer them via email
Your Instructor
Jamie Greenhalgh
Qualifications:
BCAB Advanced Whitewater Kayak Performance Coach (Equivalent to old BCU level 5)
Bio:
A highly experienced kayaker and passionate coach; Jamie made a bid to escape the London life he was born to by devoting as much time to adventure kayaking as is humanly possibly. With a long list of major river descents across the world to his name, his personal experience is matched by his enthusiasm and passion. Jamie is a Pyranha Kayaks and NRS Europe team member.
Jamie heads up our UK Coaching Team and delivers a ton of skills courses and workshops for happy paddlers all year round!