About the Course
North Wales boast some of the best whitewater in the UK, and with the right rainfall there's nowhere better to spend 4 days searching out an adventure. This course is designed to help you progress your Class2/3 whitewater kayaking to where you can feel happy and confident taking on the river with your friends. We'll push for some challenging moves and develop core techniques so that they can come away ready to go on your next adventure. We aim to send you forward with the tools to keep progressing your paddling until you're pulling off stylish lines with the consistency of an expert.
We will base this course in Snowdonia National Park, but each morning will meet in a location central to the intended rivers for that day. After a catch up over a coffee we will head out for a big adventure on the water. The emphasis with this course is learning through adventure, so we'll be aiming for lots of variety and mentored river descents with lots of onus on the participants to become part of the trip planning and river descent team.
What level of paddler is this aimed at?
This course is designed for keen kayakers who have experience on Class 2 and looking to start pushing themselves onto Class 3 whitewater. You don't have to be all over it, that's what we're here for! If you have a roll that is a bonus (but not necessary), and want to paddle classic whitewater rivers while receiving coaching to help take your paddling to the next stage, then this is right up your ally!
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