Sit On Kayaking

When you choose to do in outdoor activities in Wales, sit on kayaking is an excellent sport that is great for an adult/family event, and it also has great benefits for those looking for a team building exercise.

Outdoor Activities In Wales Sit On Kayaking

Adult/Family Activity:

Sit on kayaks are a way for you to learn traditional kayaking skills. We have moved away from the usual centre “Closed cockpit kayak” simply because we have seen that many people find it very intimidating when they capsize. In fact so much so sometime people are reluctant to get into a kayak. They are easy to manoeuvre, relatively stable and are easy to right if they do fall off. The experience of sit on kayaking not only enables you to exercise, but it is great fun, and a great way to experiencing nature.

Sit on kayaking will develop your individual physical co-ordination, communication, working with others and their level of fitness. This is a traditional adventure experience, but we feel enhanced by the use of sit on tops instead of the slightly intimidating closed cockpit kayaks.

Sit on kayaking is a low impact activity that can improve pupils aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility. Specific health benefits include:

Outdoor Activities In Wales Sit On Kayaking

Improved cardiovascular fitness
Increased muscle strength, particularly in the back, arms, shoulders and chest, from moving the paddle
Increased torso and leg strength, as the strength to power a kayaks comes mainly from rotating the torso and applying pressure with your legs
Reduced risk of wear-and-tear on joints and tissues, since paddling is a low impact activity.

Some other good reasons to paddle include:

Kayaking can be peaceful and meditative or can be exhilarating, depending on where and how you do it. Canals are safe and tranquil for participants with little or no experience. Also slow-moving rivers can be used to develop confidence before commencing a full river trip. Sea kayaking can be more challenging for more confident groups/families, once you have developed your techniques in a sheltered harbour.
Paddling is a great way to enjoy our waterways, kayaking will help you see places from a different perspective, spot wildlife you’d not see otherwise and enjoy places that many others don’t get to go see.
Paddling is also an effective education tool to show the effects of erosion, the need for wild life conservation and the effects of pollution on the environment.

Team Building Activity:

Candidates are able to personally challenge themselves in a non-competitive manner. However, being in small group kayaking together they can also share excitement and achievements with others. A shared experience is a good building block for developing you teams interpersonal relationships. Kayaking sessions often serve as a common ground for social interaction and creates relationships when the candidates are partnered up with someone else on a sit on kayak. With the sit on kayaking communication between paddlers is key, and so develops listening and co-ordination skills. We have a variety of fun team initiative games for candidates to participate in while learning life skills such as: Trust, team work, communication and leadership skills.

Outdoor Activities In Wales Sit On Kayaking

Fitness:

Basic, however if there are any issues please discuss this with us so that we can ensure the activity is fully inclusive.

Other Requirements:

Ability to swim 5 meters with a buoyancy aid

Duration:

3.5 Hours approx.

Locations Where Sit On Canoeing Is Available:

Conwy: North Wales Coast
Beechwood Court: North Wales Coast
Bryn Gwynant: Snowdonia National Park
Llanberis: Snowdonia National Park
Snowdon Ranger: Snowdonia National Park
Swallow Falls: Snowdonia National Park
Pantienion Hall: Mid Wales Coast
Wilderhope: Shropshire
Brecon Beacons
St Briavels: Forest Of Dean
Wye Valley: Forest Of Dean
Manorbier: Pembrokeshire
St Davids: Pembrokeshire

Outdoor Activities In Wales Sit On Kayaking

Available:

All year round

What We Provide:

Helmets
Buoyancy Aids
Wet Suits
All technical Equipment

What You Will Need To Bring:

Swimming Gear And Towel
Extra Pair Of Sports Shorts
Old Trainer

Other activities available through Pro-Active Adventure include the list below. However, please be aware that what is available at different locations may vary, very slightly. Check on the page of your chosen location to see what is available there, or simply Contact Us on the details below for full information:

Office Mobile: 07866 630123, E-Mail: office@proactive-adventure.com