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.
Confidence on the Upper
Spend 2 days with an awesome coach, working on confidently moving your boat around on the upper. We'll start at the top on the grade 2/2+ stuff, then decide what we want to do next! This is great for people new to the Upper, or those who just want to grow their confidence on the bigger rapids.
Price: £250
Minimum age: 18 (please call to discuss making a booking for an under 18)
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: You should be reasonably happy on grade 2 and have some experience on grade 3.
Dates: 20/21 September 2025
Confidence and Independence on the Upper
The Upper Tryweryn can appear pretty intimidating but we can help you to tame it! Spend 2 days in the hands of a super experienced and versatile coach focussing on drive and acceleration to grow your confidence in what works. We'll have you styling those rapids not just surviving them!
Price: £250.
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to discuss booking for someone under 18).
Duration: 2 days.
Prerequisites: grade 3 experience
Confidence and independence at grade 2+(3)
Spend the day honing your grade 2 (3) skills with a view to developing your independence - this may be to become a more pro-active group member, or growing your confidence, skills and knowledge to start your peer paddling journey.
Price: £150
Minimum age: 18 (please call to discuss a booking for an under 18)
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisites: You should be confident on grade 2 (happy to break in / out and ferry glide on grade 2 water)
Winter Paddling Prep
Are you super excited for winter paddling?! We'll spend two days preparing for the white water season: concentrating on safe and effective peer paddling and group awareness.
Price: £250
Minimum Age: 18 (please call to discuss booking for an under 18)
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: You should have grade 3 experience & a roll that works 50% of the time in moving water.
Alpine Prep
Off to the Alps? Here's a couple of days to prepare you for the bigger volume stuff.
We will help you to hone your alpine skills and give you some tips for building fitness working up to your big trip.
Price: £250
Minimum age: 18 (please call to discuss making a booking for an under 18)
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: You should have some grade 3 experience.
Independence on the Upper
Do any of these resonate with you?
You've paddled the Upper with friends before and would just like a bit more confidence.
You've never paddled the Upper before and just want someone to show you the lines and give you a few pointers.
You want to be responsible for yourself and you'd like some feedback.
Whatever your motivation, this is a day with a super qualified and experienced coach to hone your skills and improve confidence.
Price: £150
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to disucss booking for an under 18)
Duration: 1 day
Prerequisites: you should have some grade 3 experience (including Lee Valley, CIWW etc
Unlock the Lower for Canoe
This canoe weekend course covers all the key skills required to comfortably and reliably paddle the lower Tryweryn in your open canoe. This could be tandem or solo. Day one is spent on some simple grade water really refining the required skills to confidently descend the lower. Day two is a descent from the centre to Bala looking at the logistics and decision-making involved in paddling a canoe in this grade and above.
Price: £250
Minimum age: 18 (Please call to disucss booking for an under 18)
Duration: 2 days
Prerequisites: comfortable and experienced in a canoe on grade two.
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.
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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