Groms River Skills - White Water Kayak

Dorking, England

Groms River Skills - White Water Kayak

River skills coaching for under 18's

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Date

Fri, Oct 17

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join our Progressive River Skills Course designed for Groms under 18, where you'll enhance your whitewater paddling skills with expert coaches. Over two exciting days, you'll learn new techniques, improve decision-making, and foster leadership in a safe environment. Experience diverse locations across the UK and Europe while pursuing your paddling goals.

Description:##

Come and join us on our Progressive River Skills Course specifically for our Groms (under 18’s). The Progressive course is aimed at those looking to improve their whitewater paddling skills and confidence. Throughout this course our coaches will work with you to hone your existing skills and potentially introduce you to new, whitewater specific paddling techniques to help you towards your paddling goals.

We will focus on building the following areas:

-Personal paddling skills and techniques -Decision making -Leadership & Group management -Creating a safe white water environment for a new generation.

This 2day program is held at different locations all over the UK and Europe. See our booking table below for dates and locations.

Pre-Requisite##

We will have two groups available, a grade 2/3 group and a grade 3/4 group, therefore we suggest being comfortable on grade 2 before attending.

If you don’t feel you are at the level just yet then take a look at our Intro to Rivers Skills Course or Private coaching sessions.

Whats Not Included:##

-Accommodation -Travel -Any water fees -Paddle UK membership or alternative personal insurance

Equipment:##

Please bring your own paddling equipment and craft.

Boats and equipment can be hired for an additional cost. Please enquire when booking and we can give you a price breakdown.

Minimum Number and Water Levels:##

All of our river skills courses require a minimum number to run, for this course that is 3 people.

When in natural river environments course may move location or be postponed if we do not have the correct conditions.

Courses being run on man-made venues do not include your water fees in the booking cost.

Adventure Tips

Wear a Personal Flotation Device

Always wear a properly fitted life jacket to ensure safety on unpredictable whitewater runs.

Check Weather and River Conditions

Prioritize days with stable weather and moderate river flows for optimal learning and safety.

Bring a Dry Bag

Use a dry bag to keep essentials like snacks, phones, and first-aid kits safe from water exposure.

Arrive Hydrated and Energized

Proper hydration and nutrition are key to maintaining energy levels during intense paddling sessions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Kingfisher gracefully darting along riverbanks
European otters occasionally spotted in calmer river stretches

History

Whitewater kayaking here taps into a long-standing tradition of British river sports that grew in popularity post-1950s with organized paddling clubs.

Conservation

The program emphasizes Leave No Trace principles and supports local efforts to monitor river health and minimize human impact.

Mastering Whitewater: Groms River Skills Course for Aspiring Young Kayakers

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