White water kayaking and canoe course runs during the winter months, October to March. Experience the thrills of white water river running, but don't be put of with the time of year, we do provide wetsuits and waterproofs, to help keep you warm. Because of the great location of Black Mountain Activities, we have easy access to classic white water kayak runs, giving us the flexibility to choose a river that suits the individual groups requirements. The river used in South Wales will depend on the water levels, group's ability and weather.

Courses are aimed at people with a little experience, who wish to develop their paddle sport skills. These personal improvement programs, are the perfect way to gain a solid foundation of technical skills and knowledge of moving and white water. With a low student/instructor ratio, most of the coaching takes place on grade II and easy grade III water.

British Canoe Union - One to three Star Award assessed

Mid Week Dates
Beginners White Water (2/3 Star)
11th to 13th Nov 2007
30th Jan to 1st Feb 2008
19th to 20th Mar 2008

Weekend Dates
Beginners White Water (2/3 Star)
19th to 21st Oct 2007 ( 4 spaces left)
2nd to 4th November
30th Nov to 2nd Dec 2007
14th to 16th Mar 2008

Weekend Costs
Costs:-Residential From £240.00 for two days.- Includes all equipment, transport, two nights Shared B&B at Black Mountain Lodge, an evening meal allowance on the Saturday night, and a packed lunch each day.

Non Residential £178.00 for two day's.-.includes coaching, specialist equipment

Intermediate White Water (3/4 Star)

National White Water Grading

Grade I Easy: moving water with the odd disturbances in the shape of small, regular waves and slight meanders.
Grade II Moderate: the water is faster and rapids are more frequent; rocks, waves and small stoppers are found but always with an obvious channel.
Grade III Harder: the pace quickens with fairly big waves, and stoppers which are quite capable of holding a boat firmly. Rapids are much more continuous and, although the route is fairly obvious, it is necessary to be able to maneuver the kayak well.
Grade IV Difficult: long stretches of heavy rapids and falls with irregular waves and often powerful holding stoppers. The route is not obvious from the water, and bank inspection is usually necessary. A mistake or swim could be serious.
Grade V Extremely difficult: longer rapids, large drops with very big waves, dangerous stoppers and rocks to negotiate. This is a challenge to any canoeist. Although never absent in the lower grades, in grade V, substantial danger is always a possibility. Continual inspection and/or protection is often necessary.
Grade VI Limit of navigation: a line down exists - just. Luck may often play a part. There is always a real risk to life. Very favorable water conditions and protection may make rapids of this grade feasible. Very skillful paddling and the ability to pick the ideal days are also involved. Most of the time, however, they are too dangerous to canoe.

Contact the centre for further information:
paddlesport@blackmountain.co.uk
or Telephone: 01497 847897