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Grade 2-3 Whitewater Kayaking Skills Courses

Our Grade 2/3 White Water Skills Courses can range from bespoke single or half day lessons, 2 or 3 day courses or full on 5 day trips and intensive progression courses. All of these intermediate courses are aimed at solidifying core skills to help paddlers use them to build consistency in more challenging white water up to grade 3.

Throughout this course we'll work with you to develop your abilities in the 5 Elements of Whitewater Kayaking:

  • Boat control

  • Reading whitewater

  • Controlling momentum

  • River Safety

  • Mindset

 

Throughout these courses we can work through the PaddleUK Personal Performance Awards to help structure your development. We can look at completing the Whitewater Award or make a start on the Progressive White Water Award.

 

What level of paddler is this aimed at? 

The semi-experienced grade 2/3 whitewater paddler looking at becoming consistent and stylish at that grade, and looking to develop the ability function as an independent part of a team, without needing to be led down every rapid.  Participants on this course should have the core skills necessary to be very comfortable in the grade 2 whitewater environment, and to be able to look at paddling grade 3 rapids. Being consistently able to do a whitewater roll is not essential, but you should be some way on the road toward this. 

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.

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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Upcoming Intermediate Kayaking Courses

Snowdonia Grade 3 River Runner

Snowdonia Grade 3 River Runner

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.

Price

Duration

£400

4 Days

Price

September 29, 2026

Northern England Grade 2/3 Adventure

Northern England Grade 2/3 Adventure

Explore the joys of Northern England's finest grade 2/3 rivers. With many stretches of water to choose from in Yorkshire, Teesdale and Cumbria we will be sure to push your skills and have an absolute blast out on the water.

Price

Duration

£400

4 Days

Price

October 12, 2026

Northern England Grade 3/4

Northern England Grade 3/4

Northern England is home to some fantastic UK Whitewater from the moorland runs of Yorkshire to the becks of the Lake District, this region screams to be explored by kayak.

Since most of the whitewater of Yorkshire and The Lakes fits into the grade 3 (+/-) bracket, it has increasingly become known as an intermediate level kayaker's paradise.

Price

Duration

£400

4 Days

Price

November 9, 2026

North Wales Grade 2+ River Runner

North Wales Grade 2+ River Runner

North Wales is the home of many great WW rivers. Join us to explore the grade 2+ gems that really shine in the winter months

Price

Duration

£200

2 Days

Price

November 16, 2026

Snowdonia Grade 3 River Runner

Snowdonia Grade 3 River Runner

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.

Price

Duration

£500

5 Days

Price

December 8, 2026

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Private Bookings

Do these dates not work for you? Have you already got a group who want to go on a course together? Perhaps you'd prefer some 1:1 coaching?

We are happy to arrange a whole range of private coaching days out or bespoke courses either in North Wales or further afield.

 

Send us an email detailing your ideal bespoke course, location and dates and we'll do our best to make it happen for you!​

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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