Kayaking in Wales

Session Details Option 1

Our guided kayaking down rapids (run the rapids)

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours

Sesion times: 0930-1230 1330-1630 (arrivals to farewells)

Location: We will send the meeting location in the conformation email

Minimum age: Recommended age of 10+ but this is flexable as every person has different abilites.

Session Details Option 2

Our guided kayaking session in Cardigan

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours

Sesion times: 0930-1230 1330-1630 (arrivals to farewells)

Distance:Varied we go by the groups ability on the day

Location: This is based from Cardigan, we will send the meeting location in the conformation email

Minimum age: Recommended age of 10+ but this is flexable as every person has different abilites.

We will provide you with:

Full winter wetsuit

Buoyancy aid

Helmet

Kayak, paddle

(in the colder months we add more neoprene to more skin to make the session even better)

You will need to bring:

Shoes which will get wet, old trainers are best, idealy they have a good sole and dont come off easily.

Towel

Swimming costume

Option 2 only We provide wetsuits, but in the summer where it is nice and warm, shorts and teashirt are fine if you prefer.

Sun hat

Sun cream

Water

Adverse condition

If the river is to high to make a safe trip we will adapt the session or change to an alternative session / location. We can still do the session in the rain.

Swim ability:

None requried, please let us know if you may struggle in the unfortunate event you fall in, the banks of the river will never be far away. However the closest thing will be the kayak if you fall in just get back on.

"Run the Rapids" experience (option 1)

Kayaking is great fun, especially on moving water. Our sessions are centered around making sure you, the client, have the most amount of fun, whilst still learning key skills in a safe environment. We provide you with sit-on-top kayaks which make getting on and off easier, and they are also much more stable than sit-in kayaks. This is a great activity for those wanting an adrenaline-filled activity.

With the water levels changing thoughout the season we adapt the craft used to best suit the condition. Both inflatable and solid boats are used depending upon the condition to keep you as safe as possible. They are both great fun and perfect craft for the session to maximise your fun.

Kayaking in Cardigan experience (option 2)

Our kayaking session in Cardigan is a great activity for all levels of ability. We start in Cardigan its self close to the castle. From there depending upon the tide we may either head up river towards the Teifi gorge passing the Nature reserve, alternativly we head down river towards the sea passing St Dogmaels on the banks of the river where there are offten moored boats if they are not out to sea fishing.

Its a calmer session where the distance paddled is led by the groups ability, some sessions are more centered around splashing and playing, relaxing and soaking in the natural wounders around the area. Whist other sessions are just a good paddle to release energy. We let this be dictated by the group on the day.

Kayak through rapids

For beginners to more experienced paddlers

Inflatable kayak

Croc's as we call them are great for the rapids.

Capsizing

Its ok just laugh and get on again

Relaxing on the session

Take the river as it comes, just smile as you go.

Sit on top

Kayaks are great for first time use.

Stable boat for kayaking

Even mostly submerged the croc's work well.

This is a great activity for those aged 8+ and is perfect for those wanting an adrenaline-filled activity.

What to bring for the session

We provide you with:

All required safety equipment for your Session. Wetsuit, Buoyancy aid, Helmet, (Wetsuit, hood, gloves, socks depending upon season ).

Qualified Kayak Instructor.

We would like you to bring:

Sensible footwear which will get wet (if you are unsure please ask). We recommend old trainers, we will bring a assortment of old ones but can not guarantee they will fit.

Towel

Bather's to go under the wetsuit

Sun cream (yes, even in Wales)

Camera (optional) We can not guarantee it will stay dry or safe.

How do we get back to our car

After kayaking down through the rapids we walk back up the path to the start and run the trip a second time, time dependant of course but most of the time it is possible to get in two or more runs. Then we return to the start where we left the cars. This requires some effort to carry the boats back up the track, typically people do this in pairs to make it easier.

Questions and answers

Can we do the Activity in the rain?

Yes - Kayaking can be done in the rain.

What happens the river levels get really high?

If we have a lot of rain and the river levels increase and we feel it would make the session not very good or unsafe we will change it to White water rafting so you can still have a great time out.

Can we change our Activities?

Yes, you would just need to let us know in advance, and the more notice you give us the more flexible we can be.

Can I wear contact lenses or glasses?

Yes: people do wear contact lenses and say its ok but I don't where them so just go on others word. Glasses can be worn but its best to have a leash attached. If they fall off or get broken we can not be held responsible. If they are important to your driving think wisely before taking on session.

What group sizes can you accommodate?

Large and small groups can be accommodated please contact us for more information.

Do we need to be able to swim?

No it is unnecessary we provide you with enough floating kit that all you need to do is move your arms to move around if you fall in.

Do you have equipment to fit all sizes?

Yes - we have a wide range of sizes in all of our equipment. Before you head out on your activities our Instructors will ensure that all equipment fits correctly and they'll make any necessary changes.

What if I have a medical condition?

Our Instructors are trained to deal with different situations, so we can easily accommodate people with diabeties, asthma, mild epilepsy, autism and more. Please contact us if you have any questions. If you require a waterproof container to bring medication please let us know in advance.

Allergies

The wetsuits are made out of Neoprene which is a synthetic rubber.

We clean the Wetsuits with disinfectant which:

Does NOT contain harmful Phenols, Aldehydes or Alcohol
Is NON-toxic, NON-staining, NON-tainting and a NON-irritant at all working dilutions
Is kind to the environment, as it is water-based and biodegradable
Is manufactured in the United Kingdom and efficacy tested by recognised UK laboratories

Coached Kayaking session

As well as "Run the Rapids" we can also provide Full Coached Sessions with sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks with all equipment provided. These sessions are focused on giving you the key skills of paddling so you feel more confident in a kayak on moving water. We hope that the skills you've learnt in the session can help you on your way whilst kayaking in the future. During these sessions we can use different rivers depending on your experience.