Wicked Watersports Weekend

This wet and wild adventure is your chance to try some amazing water activities in the stunning setting of Snowdonia.

This epic trip has something for everyone. Try Canoeing and Kayaking in this stunning area and try the world’s fastest growing solo water sport: Stand Up Paddle boarding. If this is your first time, relax. Our guides are on hand to offer assistance and teach you the techniques you need. You’ll be upright before you know it! You’ve tried paddleboarding before? Great! You already know how much fun it is, so let our guides progress your skills and teach you some new tricks and up your independence. Let’s go!

This floaty adventure has something for everyone and suits all levels of ability. There’s one thing that you’ll have in common with everyone else on this trip: you’ll get wet… very wet! Everyone’s going to fall in at some point… But that means you’ve been trying hard- well done

This is a truly exhilarating weekend packed full of fun and floaty activities. We’ll supply all the equipment and guidance you need. This epic adventure is a truly unique and exciting Snowdonia experience.

Enjoy the freedom and fun of the water.

ITINERARY

Day 1:

Pack up your kit and head over to Snowdonia to experience a trip packed with exciting watersports.

We ask guests to aim for around 18:00 to arrive at the campsite to check in. If you arrive early, you’ll be able to find places to visit and some incredible mountain views. Your first night is your own to relax and soak up the mountain air, an addictive guide will be at the campsite if you need any help.

Day 2:

Wake up refreshed and ready to go! After breakfast then head out for our first epic day!

You’ll start by packing your kit. We’ll give you all you need for the trip, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids, helmets etc. After a short drive down to the lake we kit up and begin our first guided session. This is a watersports trip and you will be wet… very wet…

Over the two days you will experience Kayaking, Canoeing and Stand up Paddleboarding in three half day sessions. You will learn new skills, techniques and tricks to become an ace ‘paddler’ whilst of course having loads of fun!

Once we all arrive safely back at the vehicles we will change and head back the campsite for a well-earned complimentary drink, hot showers and story sharing over dinner and into the evening with your fellow guests if you wish.

Day 3:

After a good night’s sleep and breakfast, We’ll head out and prepare ourselves for our second day of exciting paddling. Today’s programme will be based on what we didn’t do on the previous day.

After the successful completion of our second day we will return to the campsite for our final debrief and to say our goodbyes over a nice cold drink!

(The weather will dictate the order of the activities to accommodate wind direction, shelter etc.)

*Please note, unless you have asked to stay an extra night (we can do this for you) you will have already checked out so you will not have access to your tent.)

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What's included?

Qualified, Friendly Instruction
Glamping Accommodation with welcome hamper
Activity equipment including buoyancy aids
Activity Insurance

What’s not included?

Travel insurance – Activity Insurance is!
Travel to Snowdonia
Dinner, Lunch & Breakfast – although there will be a chance to buy lunch every day
Snack and drinks

What type of accommodation is involved?

Glamping in our lovely bell tents – each tent sleeps 4 in futon style beds with proper bedding.

How big is the group?

Maximum group size is 10 however this rarely happens. If you do have a larger party, these can be arranged by special request. You can contact us on our private group page for larger parties, here.

What kit do I need to bring?

You can get our trip packing list here.

Wicked Watersports Weekend

What’s the weather like?

The weather is highly changeable in the mountains, so we advise you to pack everything listed on the kit list. You could be walking in a t-shirt, then an hour later need a full fleece and waterproofs! Your guide will let you know pre-departure if the weather conditions are particularly extreme. However, as this trip is in the summer months, you should expect a mix of sun, rain and wind… a bit of everything!

What’s the food like?

This is a self catering trip but we can advise you on our favourite eateries!

How fit do I need to be?

This adventure is It’s classed as: Warming Up. It’s suitable for beginners. No special skills or high fitness level is required. It would be advisable to have confidence in open water although you don’t need to be a strong swimmer.