Kayak Skills Coaching
For all your white water progression right here in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia) on the fantastic Afon Tryweryn!
Hoping to sharpen your white water skills? Here at Canolfan Tryweryn, the National White Water Centre, we offer a wide range of coaching courses, from introducing you to moving water to tackling advanced rapids. We also offer white water canoe options and rescue courses too.
Master the Tryweryn
A morning spent on the upper Tryweryn with tips and knowledge shared on how to get the most out of this fantastic section of whitewater.
Price: £60 (includes facility fee for the rest of the day)
Minimum age: 18 (please call to discuss booking for someone under 18)
Duration: Half-day course
Prerequisites: Grade 3 paddler, with a reliable roll.
Getting on Edge
Learn to use the river to your advantage and make every paddle stroke count.
Price: £60 (includes facility fee for the rest of the day)
Minimum age: 18 (please call to discuss making a booking for an under 18)
Duration: Half-day course
Prerequisites: Grade 3 paddler, with a reliable roll.
Back to Basics
A deep dive back into the basic skills and techniques needed when paddling whitewater.
Price: £60 (includes facility fee for the rest of the day)
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to discuss booking for someone under 18).
Duration: Half-day course
Prerequisites: Grade 3 paddler, with a reliable roll.
Youth Whitewater Coaching
A series of regular sessions for young people to develop their whitewater knowledge and skills in a supportive atmosphere amongst peers. We will cover a huge range of topics that will develop paddlers’ river running and playboating skills, along with safety and rescue, river reading and decision making. With the aim of young people being able to paddle independently and safely with a sustainable attitude to life on the river. All whilst having the most fun ever!
Price: £45.00
Minimum age: 12 (please feel free to call to discuss any of the below)
Duration: Half Day 9am - 1pm
Prerequisites: Comfortable with grade 2
with some experience paddling grade 3.
Group Paddle
Spend the morning in the company of our top local coaches who know the river like the back of their hand.
Sharing tips and tricks with you in a relaxed atmosphere.
Price: £60, which includes the facility fee for the day.
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to discuss booking for an under 18)
Duration: Half-day 9am-1pm
Prerequisites: Grade 3 paddler, with a reliable roll.
Performance Paddling
This session looks at how to improve your fitness,ability and strength, needed to paddle Whitewater.
Price: £60
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to discuss booking for someone under 18).
Duration: 9am-1pm
Prerequisites: grade 3 experience
Tryweryn Freestyle
Come and join Matt (World Freestyle Champion) for a day of learning how to be upside down and round and round with a smile on your face!
Price: £150
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to discuss a booking for an under 18)
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisites: You should have a roll that works most of the time in this environment and be confident surfing.
Bespoke Coaching
Take a look at our range of skills courses. We feel there's something for everyone but if you can't find what you're looking for, just get in touch. We know that sometimes you just want something different, like maybe some 1:1 or to enjoy being challenged as a small group of friends. Our well-qualified, experienced and friendly coaches are on hand to enrich your paddling.
Bespoke coaching per half day
£160 1-1
plus £40 per additional person
Bespoke coaching per day
£275 1-1
plus £55 per additional person
Please contact us to discuss booking for someone under 18.
If you don't have all of your own kit, we can provide most items for a small hire charge.
New Style Freestyle
Got yourself a new speedy half slice boat or want to learn to play your way down the river? The course looks at getting the most out of your boat and the river features, carving, tailies, surfing and downriver play.
Price: £60
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to discuss a booking for an under 18)
Duration: 9am-1pm
Prerequisites: You should have a reliable roll and happy paddling grade 3 whitewater.
Why Choose a Coaching Course at Canolfan Tryweryn?
Unrivalled River Features
The River Tryweryn is an incredibly versatile fast-flowing mountain river offering continuous white water rapids!
Optimal Learning Environment
Our riverside path makes scouting lines and discussing techniques a breeze. You'll benefit from the ease of re-running features or walking them from really accessible riverside paths that allow for detailed inspection.
Convenient Kit Hire
No need to worry if you don't have your own gear. Course attendees can hire boats, paddles, and other kit directly from us.
On-site Retail Therapy
Fancy trying a new boat or treating yourself to some shiny new gear? Radical Rider is right here on site for all your paddling needs.
Expert Coaching
We handpick our coaches for their exceptional skills and experience, ensuring you receive the highest standard of instruction.
Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy our warm changing rooms, hot showers, and ample free parking.
Manon's Café
From your morning briefing coffee to post-paddle tea and cake, and all those essential "can't feel your fingers, need soup" or "only chips will do" moments, Manon's Café has you covered!
Ready to take the plunge? Go on, book some coaching with us – we'll take care of the rest!
Can't find exactly what you're looking for? Call or email us.
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