Master white water kayaking during a five-day skills week in Scotland’s iconic rivers with expert guidance from Rock The Boat Activities. Sharpen your paddling on fast-flowing waters rich in natural beauty and heritage.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and strong paddling endurance to handle multiple intense river sessions daily.
Wildlife
History
Many Scottish rivers have been central to local clan traditions, with some routes used for trade and travel dating back centuries.
Conservation
Rock The Boat Activities promotes catch-and-release fishing and actively participates in river habitat restoration efforts to maintain ecological balance.
Rock The Boat Activities Ltd
Master white water kayaking during a five-day skills week in Scotland’s iconic rivers with expert guidance from Rock The Boat Activities. Sharpen your paddling on fast-flowing waters rich in natural beauty and heritage.
Rock The Boat Activities Ltd is a Totnes-based paddlesports provider specialising in river skills, stand up paddle boarding (SUP), canoeing and wild camping experiences. The company runs a range of courses and guided trips across the UK and selected European locations, including day tours, two-day courses and multi-day development weeks.
Experienced instructors and expert coaches deliver instruction focused on technique, decision-making, safety and leadership. Coaching covers progression from flat-water skills to grade 2/3 whitewater, advanced river skills and junior (Groms) development. Where stated, participants can work toward Paddle UK awards and practical certification during full-day and multi-day programmes.
Popular offerings include introductory and progressive white water kayak courses, advanced river skills courses, youth development (Groms) sessions, a five-day Scotland Classics river week, Dartmoor advanced development days, a two-day wild camp on Dartmoor, stand up paddle boarding experiences including full-day Discover SUP and evening Golden Glow SUP social paddles, and guided canoe trips on the River Dart from Totnes Dewerstone Store.
Rock The Boat Activities Ltd adapts sessions to individual and group goals, with tailored coaching options for leadership, personal technique and river decision-making. Small group formats and experienced on-water supervision are used where appropriate to support skill development and safe river practice. Based in Totnes, England, the company combines local river knowledge with off-site expeditions to deliver practical paddling experience. Rock The Boat Activities Ltd is featured on The Adventure Collective and presents detailed trip information for prospective paddlers seeking guided river and paddleboard adventures. Booking details are available online.
Tours Offered
11
Range of paddling trips.
Based In
Totnes, England
Local base on River Dart.
Coaching
Expert coaches
Guidance for all skill levels.
Key Activities
Kayak, SUP, Canoe, Wild Camp
Kayak, SUP, canoe, wild camping.
View availability and book white water kayak courses, SUP paddles, canoe tours or Dartmoor wild camps with Rock The Boat Activities Ltd online.
Check River Conditions Daily
River levels can change quickly—always confirm current water conditions before heading out each day.
Wear a Proper PFD
Use a comfortable, coast guard approved personal flotation device for safety and mobility on rapids.
Bring Dry Gear Storage
Keep essentials dry with waterproof bags, as wet conditions are guaranteed on white water trips.
Practice Swiftwater Rescue Basics
Familiarize yourself with rescue techniques taught during the course for emergencies on running water.
White Water Kayak
A stable, responsive kayak designed for handling rapids and drops is necessary for this course.
Helmet
Protects your head from rocks and impacts on white water.
Wetsuit or Drysuit
Keeps you warm and comfortable in cold river water temperatures.
spring;summer;fall
Paddle with Feathering
A quality paddle with adjustable feathering helps reduce wind resistance and fatigue.