What’s included
- Two days instruction from experienced paddlesports coach David Walsh
- All packrafting equipment including buoyancy aids, packrafts, helmets, paddles and dry bags for spare layers/food
- For further information please download the course infromation pack and kit list PDF
Is it for me?
- Feel comfortable and confident swimming in cold water!
- Packrafted or kayaking experience on flat water to a level that you can go in a straight line using correction strokes would be beneficial. Please contact us for a chat if you are uncertain.
- Minimum age of 16
Itinerary
DAY 1
- Meet in Aberfeldy, at the war memorial by the river, at 08:30
- Discuss plan for the two days
- Arrange vehicle shuttles as required
- Day 1 focusses on: Equipment and set-up, understanding basic river features, paddling technique, safety equipment, self rescues and rescuing others
- We will have lunch on the river bank at a suitable point during the day
- Finish on the water around 16:00, review the day and plan for day 2
- Depart no later than 17:00
DAY 2
- Meet at the arranged location, discussed on day 1, at 08:30. This will be somewhere between Kenmore and Grandtully
- Review previous days learning and plan for the day
- Arrange vehicle shuttles as required
- Day 2 builds on the previous day with additional focusses on: Team-work and leadership on the river and understanding how to read and run grade two rapids
- We will have lunch on the river bank at a suitable point during the day
- Finish on the water around 16:00, review course and depart no later than 17:00