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Discover White Water Kayaking

Discover LEVEL | 2 day(s) | Ratio 1:6 | From £255.00

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Overview

Discover the exhilaration and adventure of white water kayaking in a fun 2 days. If you’ve seen people crashing their way down rapids in little plastic kayaks, and wondered how it feels, now’s your chance!

This course is aimed at anybody who wants to try white water kayaking. If you want two days to move you from your first paddle strokes on the loch, onto your first rapids, then this is the course for you.

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DETAILED INFO

AIMS

This course will give you a chance to try paddling down a grade 1 or 2 river. We hope that at the end of the two days you’ll share our love of all things white water kayaking.

PRE-REQUISITES

To get the most out of this course you should be confident in and around water, but there’s no need to have paddled a kayak before.

Capsizing and swimming is part of learning, so please come prepared to get wet.

IS IT FOR ME?

Time spent in the pool, loch and river on the first day will prepare you for a river trip on the second. This course will introduce you to essential paddling skills, equipment, safety procedures and an understanding of moving water. By the end of the course you will have had a taste of paddling on moving water

CONTENT

At the start of the course we’ll help you choose boats and equipment. Then we’ll head down to a local loch, or gently moving river to start learning how to control the boat. On the next day we’ll paddle a section of river, tackling our first waves and rapids. We have a wide range of local rivers choose from, including the Spey, Nairn, Ness and Findhorn.

We’ll spend time coaching and developing your personal paddling. We’ll also look at how to paddle safely as a group.

Glenmore Lodge has a purpose made kayak rolling pool, which may be available in the evening. It’s a great place to develop your water confidence and rescue skills.

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Book your course place online

Step 2

Call to book accommodation. Prices from £60pn

DATES & PRICES

2024
COURSE DATE COST
(with accommodation)
COST
(no accommodation)
PLACES BOOKING
Date27/04/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£255.00Places
Date08/06/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£255.00Places
Date27/07/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£255.00Places
Date14/08/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£255.00Places
Date05/10/24Cost (with accommodation)Call Us – Prices from £60pnCost (no accommodation)£255.00Places
Need a different date? Call 01479 861 256 to arrange your own date, or email [email protected]

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USEFUL INFORMATION

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

Instruction

Use of kit

Packed lunch and afternoon tea and cake

In-course transport

WHAT'S INCLUDED IF YOU CHOOSE THE RESIDENTIAL OPTION - AS ABOVE PLUS

Bed in en suite room – available from 4pm on day before your course starts

All meals from breakfast on day 1 until packed lunch on day 2.

 

NEED TO KNOW

ON YOUR LAST DAY

All courses will finish by 5pm

WHAT WILL I NEED

Glenmore Lodge has a large store of clothing and equipment. We can provide all the specialist equipment you’ll need to paddle your first river.

GLENMORE LODGE CAN SUPPLY:

  • White Water Kayak
  • Airbags
  • Paddle
  • Buoyancy aid
  • Helmet
  • Spray deck
  • Cag
  • Wetsuit
  • Wetsuit boots
  • Drybags
  • Paddling Trousers
  • Pogies/Paddling gloves

YOU MAY WANT TO BRING:

  • Off the water clothing
  • Insulating layers – thermals or swimming clothes
  • Fleece/insulated jacket
  • Hat & gloves
  • Flask/Water Bottle ***
  • Blister kit/ small first aid kit
  • Insect repellent ***

Items marked *** may be available in our shop.

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