White Water Kayaking Beginner – 3 Week Progression

Our beginner 3-week white water courses are all about building upon your flat water kayaking skills and helping you progress to the next stage – white water!

For those with flat water kayaking experience – ideally you have finished our Flat Water Kayak Progression course, White Water Taster, or have built up your flat water kayaking experience elsewhere. If you don’t know the basics of how to control your boat on unmoving/flat water then this course will not be suitable for you – your instructor will still not allow you to paddle the white water course until you are ready. Check out our flat water kayaking sessions here

Each session is 1 hour and a half, and the course is 3 weeks in total.
You will visit us at the same time each week, for 3 weeks.

FOR OCTOBER 2026
Due to a scheduling issue on the 12th October, the 2nd and 3rd week have been pushed back to the 19th and 26th October :
Week 1 = 5th October
Week 2 = 19th October
Week 3 = 26th October

💦 Learn precision and control in your boat fast moving water (make sure you are confident and in control on non-moving/flat water before trying on moving water!)
💦 Learn how to keep yourself safe on fast moving water
💦 Professional and experienced instructors
💦 Develop new skills
💦 Make memories for life!

Suitable for people aged 12 and up!

What is included

💦 Changing & Showering Facilities
💦 Free Carpark
💦 Clean & Safe Water
💦 Fun, Safe & Professional Instructors
💦 All Equipment needed from wetsuits, buoyancy aids and boards – we have you covered!

Please see below in additional information for the few things you will need to bring with you

Check in details

When you arrive, please head through the tunnel towards the water and turn to your right – reception is beside the blue kayak attached to the pole to check in!

What to bring

💦 Swimming costume/shorts
💦 Shoes suitable for the water (old trainers or water shoes are perfect!)
💦 Towel
💦 Padlock for lockers

To help warm up if needed:

💦 A blanket (or dryrobe)
💦 Warm layers including jumpers, hats and gloves
💦 A full thermos

Restrictions

If you are 12 – 16 years old you must be accompanied by an adult who must stay onsite/waterside for the full time that the young person is in the water.

We have a weight limit of 120KG as this is the max weight for our largest buoyancy aid. Buoyancy aids are provided and required to take part.

Disclaimers

Please note: if you miss one of the weeks, we cannot guarantee you can attend again. Please only book if you can make the three weeks.

FAQs

Q : If I have little or no experience kayaking, is this the session for me?
A : NO! This session is NOT SUITABLE for those who have never, or have limited experience kayaking before. Check out our flat water kayaking sessions here

Q : Who is this session suitable for?
A : This session is suitable for those who are already confident controlling their boat on non-moving / flat water, and would like to try on moving water. You should also have experience ‘self rescuing’ after a capsize – this can be with a roll, or by coming out of your boat. If you are not already confident controlling your boat on flat water, you will not get that much out of this course.

Q : Can I use my own equipment?
A : Often yes – our instructors just need to check it over to make sure it is safe and suitable for the session. We always err on the side of caution so if there are any concerns regarding your own kit you will be asked to use ours which we have up to date safety records for.

Q : Is there car parking?
A : Yes, we have a free to use carpark with more free street parking on Boron Street (road directly up the hill from the main gates)

Q : Are there showers and hair dyers?
A : We have changing facilities with hot showers but no hair dyers. We do have outside plugs if you wish to bring your own.

Q : How cold is the water?
A : This changes from day to day as it is an outdoor unheated (but filtered!) pool. But probably cold tbh – know your limits especially in winter!

Q : Do I need to wear a wetsuit or buoyancy aid?
A : While both wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided only buoyancy aids *must* be worn. You may prefer/be more conformable in a tshirt and shorts than a wetsuit however you are much more likely to get cold even in warmer weather. Please be aware of your limits in cold water.

Q : Is there a coffee machine?
A : No, bring your own flask if you would like a hot drink for after!

Any further questions please feel free to email into [email protected] or give us a call on 0141 332 5636