Stop guessing your way down Grade 2/3.

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This course is designed for paddlers who want to properly understand what the water is doing and learn how to work with it rather than fight against it.

If you're comfortable on Grade 2 but start to feel out of control as the water becomes more dynamic, we focus on building the solid foundations that remove panic and improve deliberate decision-making on the river.

This isn’t about flashy moves or just following others downstream. It’s about developing the skills that lead to real confidence and competence in moving water — so you stay composed when the river steps up.
 

Who This Course Is For

This course is aimed at paddlers who:

• Are comfortable on Grade 2 and looking to step towards and into Grade 3

• Want to improve river reading and boat control

• Feel inconsistent or out of control when the water becomes more challenging

• Value structured skill development and understanding over quick fixes

It’s particularly suited to paddlers who care more about long-term progression than ego.
 

What You’ll Develop

Across the course we focus on the fundamental skills that underpin effective whitewater paddling, including:

• Understanding how whitewater features behave

• Developing reliable boat control on moving water

• Improving and consistently hitting your chosen line

• Building the ability to read and react effectively to the river

• Staying composed and in control on more dynamic rapids

• Strengthening the fundamentals that support long-term progression
   

How We Coach

Sessions are delivered in small groups of up to 1:6 (maximum 6 paddlers) to allow for clear feedback and meaningful progress.

Coaching focuses on:

• Solid fundamentals

• Progressive skill development through deliberate practice

• Real-time feedback on the river

• Understanding how the water influences your decision-making

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Many paddlers go on to continue their progression through our Bespoke Coaching sessions after completing this course.

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Ready to Step Towards Grade 3?

If you're ready to build the skills that create real confidence on Grade 2/3 water, you can view upcoming course dates below.

Places are kept deliberately small to allow for focused coaching and meaningful feedback on the river.

If you're unsure whether this course is the right fit for your current level, feel free to get in touch and we can talk it through.

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Available Courses:
7th-8th March 2026 - Teesdale & Cumbria - £195pp
18th-19th June 2026 - North Wales- £195pp

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What to bring:

 

• A Kayak Suitable and outfitted for white water

• Suitable clothing for the environment(dry suit/splits)

• Appropriate footwear for the environment

• Suitable White water helmet

• Suitable White water paddle

• Suitable White water Buoyancy Aid 

• Any snack and drinks for on the water

 

Requirements

 

• This course requires the learners to be able to paddle on Grade 2 white water or have some experience on the grade

• All participants must be 18 or (over 16 if accompanied by an adult also on the course)

• A roll is not necessary for this course, but useful

• All paddlers will need to know how to use a spray deck

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Please note the price does not include:

• Travel

• Food

• Accommodation

• Parking Fees

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Extras to think about:

• Layers of warm clothing 

• Lunch 

• Hot drink

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