Get away from the office and spend your week messing about on the river and in the sea. A week of canoeing and kayaking will be exciting and demanding leaving you feeling invigorated and, we hope, inspired to carry on developing your new skills back home.

This is a week of escapism in the great outdoors, a break from the demands of your life. By getting involved in outdoor adventure you will gain greater detemintaion and confidence through facing new kinds of challenges; you will feel healthier and fitter by being active and by filling your lungs with lots of clean fresh air; you will be giving your self the time to try new experiences which may kick start your life.

Group numbers are deliberately kept small and the programme flexible so that where possible we can tailor the week to suit participants. The week is ideal for absolute beginners and for people with some experience who want to build their confidence.

Each day we will be out on local tidal estuaries, rivers and the sea and will involve the following:

Canoeing

Learn the basic paddle stokes including the 'J' stroke to move silently through river valleys and watch wildlife. Explore the far reaches of beautiful and secluded rivers. Pack in the camping gear, stoves and some food for an overnight expedition and learn how to Bivvy under your canoe.

Canoes are stable, easy and fun for 2 people to paddle. You may wish to move onto the next level by learning to paddle 'solo' which requires much greater skill and technique.

Kayaking

Begin by experiencing how manoeuvrable a river kayak is, learn how to control it, to turn and paddle efficiently. You will be taken safely though the capsize drill so you feel confident, more importantly you will learn how to use your torso to balance yourself and use your whole body to control the boat.

Progress onto Surf Kayaking, feel the thrill and power of being in the surf, how to catch waves and ride them in.

Sea Kayaking; explore the stunning Cornish coastline by kayak, watch sea life, paddle under sea cliffs and have lunch on a secluded sandy beach.

The week starts on Sunday evening with the course introduction, allowing you time to settle into River Camp and join the rest of the group for an evening meal.

Days begin at 9am and will finish around 5pm except for expeditions.

Each evening you will return to the peaceful and attractive holiday village in the beautiful Tamar Valley. There are a wide range of facilities on the site, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centre and on site restaurant and bar. Here you can relax and recharge  your batteries and review the days challenges.

Food

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be freshly prepared by your chef, using locally sourced food for simple hearty and plentiful meals.

This course is also available on a non-residential basis

Residential price: includes accommodation and food

2008 £375       

2009 £395

Non- residential price

2008 £245

2009 £ 265

Duration: 1 week

Available Dates: 

14th to 19th September 2008 

22nd to 27th March 2009

29th March to 3rd April 2009

10th to 15th May 2009