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Learn to Whitewater Canoe this year

Whitewater Canoeing is so much fun and can provide a great adrenaline rush. Our Introduction to Whitewater course is for advanced beginners who have completed the level 2 skills course or have 5 to 10 days previous experience in a Canoe before. If in doubt just give us a call. On the course we teach and refine the techniques needed to paddle a kayak safely and confidently on grade 2 whitewater rivers.

Our introduction to Whitewater Canoeing course contains the following:

  • We select the right equipment for you and explain why
  • Talk about safety on the water: The Flow, Hazards on the river, Weather, Canoeing Experience, How many people is safe
  • Cover the basic paddling strokes: Forwards, Backwards, Turning and Stopping
  • The more advanced techniques: Edging, Ferry Gliding and Breaking in and out of eddies
  • Go for a little trip along the river over the fun rapids
  • Play some games and have lots of fun
  • Learn how to swim down a rapid (only if you want)

Equipment we provide:

  • Canoe, Paddle, Helmet, Buoyancy Aid, Cag, Wetsuit,

Where?

It takes place on a grade 2 with easy access. We use the Inny River in Ballymahon located in the Midlands as our local run but we can do this at many locations throughout the country.

Group Size:

There is a minimum group size for this of 4 people. We can cater for smaller groups but the cost per person is more expensive.

How Long?

It's a 1 day or 2 evening course and will give you the skills you need to be confident in a Canoe and join a club.

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