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River Kayaking Courses

Skills development in river kayaking is very important for anyone wishing to experience river paddling for the first time, or for those who are keen to move onto the next grade of river. Quality input from highly experience coaches at the right time in a paddler’s development will have a massive effect on their performance. We have all of the resources to help anyone on their way to being a more skill-full and knowledgeable paddler.

We have day trips and courses for all levels of ability and experience to enable a fast progression to the next level. We operate in the North West of England which offers us many classic river trips and plenty of options for all water levels.

Beginner Kayaking
Dates	Dates are available throughout the year please call to arrange a day.
Prices	£60 (inc. VAT) per person.
Info	This introduction to kayaking will offer a complete beginner the necessary information and coaching to successfully manoeuvre a kayak on a lake or moving water. This day can be spent on Coniston water, learning skills to undertake a short journey, or we could head to a slow moving river such as the river Brathay or Rothay in the afternoon to put your skills into practice on moving water.
Number of places available	6 per day
What does this include?	For all of our single day river trips and courses we provide the necessary equipment to ensure safety and comfort.

Intermediate Kayaking (one or two day courses)
Dates	Single days: Dates are available throughout the year please call to arrange a day. Two-day courses: 2nd-3rd February 2012 26th-27th March 2012 More dates available upon request
Prices	Single day: £60 (inc. VAT) Two day course: £120 (inc. VAT)
Info	Taking your river paddling to the next level is often improved by a couple of days learning specific river skills. This facilitates greater enjoyment, whether paddling a river for the first time or improving your river skills to tackle harder rapids. We use rivers in the Lake District for our single day trips and courses. We have a wide range of rivers such at the river Crake, Leven and Lune which are ideal for learning skills in a controlled environment.
Number of places available	6 places.
What does this include?	For all of our single day river trips and courses we provide the necessary equipment to ensure safety and comfort.

Advanced Kayaking (three day trips)
Dates	7th-9th March 2012 More dates available upon request
Prices	£180 (inc. VAT) per person.
Info	In this course we coach the advanced river skills needed to paddle grade 4/5 rivers. When kayaking the harder rivers it’s not just paddling skills that are needed, on this course we will spend time coaching effective rescue technique, group management and advanced creek boating skills. This course is run in the Lake District on many of the classic Lakeland rivers such as Duddon, Sprint, Kent and some smaller becks.
Number of places available	6 places
What does this include?	For all of our single day river trips and courses we provide the necessary equipment to ensure safety and comfort.

Weekend Warrior Kayak Club
Dates	December 18th 2011 January 15th 2012 February 26th 2012 March 18th 2012
Prices	£60 per day/ £200 for all four days.
Info	This paddling course is suitable for anyone wishing to be guided down new rivers, receive a high level of coaching to develop their paddling skills or as a way of meeting other paddlers and get out regularly throughout the winter.
Number of places available	6 places
What does this include?	Highly qualified and experienced kayak coach, technical equipment where needed.

To book please call our office on: 01772 322125 or direct on: 07903 573585