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Introduction to Whitewater Canoeing
Aimed at paddlers who want to move onto or have limited experience of white water.
This course gives you the basic skills to manouevre your canoe on moving water, and prepares you for rapid improvement in the future.
Key elements we will cover are:
- Reading whitewater
- Safety
- Ferrying
- Breaking in / breaking out
- Setting in/ setting out
- Trim and packing
- Lining and tracking
- River running skills
The main objective of the two days, however, is to give you confidence and inspiration.
Experience needed: Competent on flat water
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Full Board at Ffynnon Wen. 6 places available.
Inclusive of meals and accommodation at Ffynnon Wen for the two days and use of all equipment. Transport is not included. There is an option for B&B before or after the course*
Once you have completed payment download this booking form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us to reserve your place on a course. If you are not paying with paypal please remember to include a cheque for the required amount.
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*If you would like Bed & Breakfast on the Friday night ring Kate or Pete on 01490 420349 to book at least 2 weeks prior to your course starting.





