About the Course
North Wales boast some of the UK's best whitewater river and with almost any weather there is somewhere amazing to paddle for the grade 2+ paddler. This course is designed to show you what North Wales has to offer for kayakers in the winter months and develop your skills on new sections of river. This will involve a mix of high level coaching and joyful river exploration.
The rivers we use each day will vary depending on conditions, we would recommend basing yourself centrally so that you can get over to Llangollen in the east and Snowdonia in the west. We will meet each morning at a location close to the intended rivers for that day. After a catch up over a coffee we will head out for an adventure on the water. The emphasis with this course is learning through adventure, so we'll be aiming for lots of variety when possible, along with bringing you into the planning stage to see what is needed behind the scenes to make a successful river descent.
What level of paddler is this aimed at?
This course is pitched at the keen kayakers who have experience paddling on grade 2. You don't need to be all over it and will probably want support on the river, that's what we're here for! If you have a keen sense of adventure and want to paddle great whitewater rivers while receiving coaching to help take your paddle up a notch, then this is for you!
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
Joe Halliwell-Dykes
Qualifications:
BCAB White Water Kayak Coach & BCAB Advanced White Water Leader
Bio:
Joe has been passionate about kayaking & paddlesports for the majority of his life, starting off on the River Dee and now paddling wherever and whenever he get's the opportunity, whether that's creeking, playboating or whitewater SUP.
Joe runs courses as well as day to day operations in paddle365 and Paddle the Dee