Cantref, near Brecon

20-22 November 2009

We have just returned from our White Water Weekend.  Water levels were high which made for some challenging conditions.  Information about this event is detailed below should you wish to participate in a future training weekend.

This was a sociable weekend aimed at all those paddlers who hold at least 2* (or are paddling at the level of 2*) and keen to develop their white water skills.  To get the most from the training you needed to be confident in your 2* skills, be an enthusiastic paddler and have a reasonable level of paddle fitness.  You will require winter paddling kit (base layers, wet or dry suit, and cag).

The cost of the weekend was £60 (included bunkhouse accommodation / catering).  Alternatively £35 if not staying in the bunkhouse - no catering included.  Usually this later option is for Brecon CC members.

COURSES

Kayak White Water Beginners

For those who haven't paddled before on white water or have paddled a little (say, once or twice) but would like to gain more confidence.

Kayak White Water Improvers

For those who have their 2*, have paddled quite a bit on flat water and a little on white water, and would like to work towards an initial white water qualification.

Kayak White Water 3* Training and Assessment

For those who have participated in the new 3* training and would like the opportunity to be assessed. This would also be suitable for those who have the 'old' (pre Sep 2007) 3*.  For anyone who has paddled quite a bit on flat water, have good recovery strokes and/or roll, have paddled enough Grade 2 white water to feel confident being led on trips at this level, and would like the chance to gain an initial white water qualification.

Open Canoe White Water Beginners

For those who have little or no experience on white water but would like to gain more confidence.

Open Canoe White Water Developers

For those who have paddled quite a bit on Grade 2 but do not have the 'old' 4* and would like to develop their personal white water paddling skills.

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation was at the Cantref Bunkhouse www.cantref.com

CATERING (for those staying at the bunkhouse)

Breakfast, Packed Lunches and Dinner were provided.