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PERSONAL SKILLS COACHING
Loop Day
5, 12 & 26 November 2026 | Grade 2/3
Regular coaching on the Dart Loop to improve your paddling technique, river reading and confidence on Grade 2/3 white water.
Pricing
- Single day — £100
- 3-Day Pass — £270
- 6-Day Winter Pass — £480
Upper Dart Day
6, 7, 8, 13 & 27 November 2026 | Grade 3/4
Develop your technical skills and decision-making on the Upper Dart. Coaching focuses on precision, river reading and confident paddling on Grade 3/4 white water.
Pricing
- Single day — £100
- 3-Day Pass — £270
- 6-Day Winter Pass — £480
Loop and Upper Dart passes can be mixed between the two venues, provided paddlers are at the appropriate level.
East Lyn Day
28–29 November 2026
Develop your paddling skills on the technical white water of the East Lyn. Improve your river reading, precision and decision-making through practical, river-specific coaching.
Pricing
- Single day — £125
- 3 Lyn Days — £330
- 6 Lyn Days — £600
East Lyn days are booked separately from the Loop and Upper Dart passes.
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Advanced Leadership Development Week
16–20 November & 14–18 December 2026 | 5 Days | £450 per person
Develop your leadership, group management and decision-making skills through advanced training, practical coaching, mock assessment and individual feedback. Build a clearer understanding of advanced leadership expectations and identify areas for further development.
SAFETY & RESCUE COURSES
Advanced White Water Safety & Rescue
21–22 November 2026 | 2 Days | £200 per person
Develop practical rescue skills, risk awareness and decision-making for demanding white water environments through hands-on training and realistic scenarios.
Weekend courses
Introduction to White Water
7–8 November | 2 Days
28–29 November | 2 Days
Curious about white water kayaking? This beginner-friendly weekend introduces you to the equipment, essential paddling skills and safety basics needed to get started. Finish the weekend by putting your new skills into practice on gentle Class 1 white water.
Programme: Flat water skills and safety, followed by an introductory river session.
Half-Slice Personal Coaching Weekend – River Dart
21–22 November | 2 Days
Take your half-slice paddling to the next level.
Designed for confident Class 3 paddlers with a reliable combat roll, this weekend focuses on body mechanics, stroke timing, tailies, pivot turns and river play.
Programme: Flat water technique session, followed by coached river running, surfing, tailies, rock splats and pivot turns on the Dart.
Week-Long Courses - 4 days
Class 2–3 Progression Week
2–5 November | 4 Days
Build confidence, improve your paddling technique and become a stronger team member on Class 3 white water. This four-day course combines flat water drills, progressive river sections and teamwork to help you paddle with greater precision, control and style.
Programme: Flat water skills, Lower Lower Dart, Lower Dart and the Loop (conditions and ability permitting).
Intermediate Progression Week
9–12 November | 4 Days
Develop the technical skills needed to progress from Class 3 towards Class 4 white water. Through structured drills and progressive river sessions, you'll refine your technique, improve precision and build confidence, while developing your awareness and leadership skills.
Programme: Flat water skills, progressive Class 2 and 3 sessions, and a leadership day.
Class 3–4 Progression Week – River Dart
16–19 November | 4 Days
For confident Class 3 paddlers ready to take the next step towards Class 4. Develop precise paddling, improve your combat roll, practise rescue skills and build the teamwork needed to tackle more challenging white water.
Programme: Flat water drills, progressive coaching on the Dart Loop, rescue skills and a leadership day on the Upper Dart.
Creek Boating Progression Week
23–26 November | 4 Days
Get more out of your creek boat and develop the skills needed for challenging Class 3–4 white water. Refine your paddling technique, improve precision and boat control, practise rolling your creek boat and develop the decision-making and teamwork needed for more demanding river sections.
Programme: Flat water drills, progressive river sessions on the Dart and a leadership day on a suitable Dartmoor river section.