Kayaking

We offer a large choice of Kayaking sessions from, taster sessions lasting half a day to full day introduction and improver courses. We also deliver British Canoeing personal performance awards and safety courses.  Personal or group development coaching sessions and guided river trips.

 
 
Kayaking at Buxworth Basin, Peak District

Kayaking at Buxworth Basin, Peak District

INTRO TO KAYAKING

Want to try kayaking? Opt for this one day introduction session designed to give individuals the chance of trying kayaking.

Artists Corner, River Derwent, Matlock

Artists Corner, River Derwent, Matlock

Kayak Zero to Hero

 This 6 hour course will take you from complete novice to having experienced your first taste of White Water Kayaking. We start with how to turn the Kayak efficiently and then look at getting the boat moving forward in a straight line. We’ll do this while taking a short trip along the Canal. 

After Lunch we’ll move to the River, where we’ll look at the skills needed to take on your first bit of Whitewater.  

All kit is provided along with expert coaching from our team. If you want to be ready for a Whitewater adventure, this is the perfect starting point.

Equipment & set up |Driving the boat forward| Gaining a Stable Edge| Breaking in & out | Ferry gliding

Kayaking, River Tees, Barnard Castle

Kayaking, River Tees, Barnard Castle

INTRO TO MOVING WATER KAYAK

This 6 hour introduction course will introduce you to the fantastic sport of White Water Kayaking. We start with how we drive the boat forward, then getting a stable edge. By the end of the day you'll be happy braking in & out & ferry gliding. and we'll finish with a run down a grade 2 rapid.  All kit is provided along with expert coaching from our team. If you want to be ready for a White Water adventure, this is the perfect starting point.

Equipment & set up |Driving the boat forward| Gaining a Stable Edge| Breaking in & out | Ferry gliding | White Water safety

We supply all the equipment you require although you’re welcome to bring your own boat and kit if you have it. Once you’ve grasped the basics of White Water Kayaking on this introduction you’ll be ready to progress into river trips.