Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course

Accommodation

We provide accommodation in our off-grid Cabins at no extra charge for the duration of the course.

You will need to bring your own bedding (sheets, and pillows and duvets or a sleeping bag) and towels. We provide hand towels, bathmats, tea towels and cloths for cleaning.

The bedrooms are not heated, so please make sure you bring enough bedding to keep warm.

Food

You need to bring all your own food and snacks. You will need a packed lunch in a dry bag for all days.

The accommodation does not have refrigeration.

Our Guarantee

No stress. Get your certificate within the four-day course, or we'll let you know exactly what needs to be done to pass. We can arrange private instruction at a discounted rate to help you get that bit further, so you don't need to pay for another identical course.

Please note we require a minimum of three people to run this course effectively.

Gear List

On this course we will be spending lots of time in the water, upside down and swimming — come prepared for this.

We will use white water kayaks for the duration of the course. The skills are very transferable, and we don't want to bash your nice race boats on the rocks.

Please let us know before the course starts which items you need us to supply, and the sizes. This saves us bringing heaps of gear out to the pool on the first day.

Compulsory Gear

• Thermal polypro or woollen shirt
• Fleece jersey or a second polypro shirt
• Woollen or polypro socks
• Running shoes (these will get wet)
• Towel
• Spare change of clothes
• Drink bottle
• Lunch and snacks
• Sunscreen
• Any medication you take

Pool Kit

• Togs, plus a thermal or rash top
• A nose plug and/or goggles — optional, but they make the learning experience much more pleasant

Optional Gear

• Cap
• Beanie
• Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
• Thermos

We Provide

• Helmet
• Windbreaker jacket
• Wetsuit
• Personal flotation device (life jacket)
• White water kayak
• Paddle
• Safety equipment related to kayaking — throw bag, pin kit, first aid kit, split paddle, bothy and so on

We Can Supply on Request

• Thermal top or leggings
• Fleece top
• Beanie

Safety

Outdoor adventure activities involve risks and hazards that are different from those of everyday life, and while Peel Forest Outdoor Centre works hard to minimise these risks, they cannot be eliminated entirely. For full information, please read our terms and conditions and our risk disclosure.

Full Information

Full course details, including the gear list and daily timings, are in the Coast to Coast Grade Two Certificate course information sheet (PDF).