Intro to White Water Kayak

If you’ve ever watched paddlers glide through rapids and thought, “I’d love to try that,” this is the perfect place to begin. Our Intro to White Water Kayak session is designed for flat-water paddlers looking to step into moving water for the first time. Based in the stunning Highlands and led by a qualified Paddle Scotland White Water Kayak Coach, this course introduces you to the fun, dynamic world of white water in a safe, supportive environment.

You’ll learn the essential foundations of white water paddling how to control your boat, how moving water works, and how to stay relaxed and confident when the river starts to flow. We keep the sessions enjoyable, low-pressure, and focused on helping you progress at your own pace.

Expect lots of smiles, splashes, and “I can’t believe I just did that!” moments.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to safely get in and out of your kayak on moving water

  • Basic strokes for control and stability

  • How to read simple river features

  • Moving in and out of the flow

  • Catching small eddies

  • Building confidence in gentle rapids

  • Safety basics and how the river environment works

What’s Included

  • Paddle

  • Helmet

  • Buoyancy aid

  • Spray deck

  • Wetsuit (if required)

  • Group safety kit

  • White water kayak (if required, message us and we can sort sizing out)

  • Professional coaching

Pricing:

This course is run as a two day into course £160pp

Ratio:

1:4 with a min of 2 people for the course to run.

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