Wild Connections Family Archery Course

Open Canoe Journey & Bushcraft Weekend

An amazing weekend of open Canadian canoeing,
wild camping and bushcraft in the beautiful Wye Valley.

Not to be missed!

Please note – this course is being provided by Wild Connections
and Canoe Kayak Trader (Leam Boat Centre) in association

Open to adults only.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

For Adult Bushcraft & Nature Awareness Weekend click here

Date	Availability	Cost Per Person
Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th May	NO	£180

Date	Availability	Cost Per Person
Saturday 17th to Sunday 18th October	YES	£180

If you wish to register your interest please click here

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LOCATION

WYE VALLEY HEREFORD TO ROSS ON WYE
The Wye Valley is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) for very good reason. Its amazing wooded valleys and prolific wildlife make this area a must for any canoe and/or nature enthusiast. Using the open Canadian canoe for the very purpose for which it was designed, we will journey along this beautiful river enjoying scenery that you can only experience by boat, with the gentle swishing of paddles and bird song for company.

WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR A PRESENT!

DURATION

Saturday 10:00 am to Sunday 5:30 pm

Please arrive at least one hour before your activity is due to begin.

Maximum Number of Students

12 (with 2 instructors)

Course content

This wonderful adventure takes place in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, journeying and camping along the Wye, through wildlife packed and glorious wooded valleys. During the weekend we will introduce you to the joys of open canoe expedition, wild campcraft and bushcraft. The evening will be spent around the campfire you create in your own wild campsite. We will be carrying all our provisions with us, in the spirit of the voyageurs who transported their provisions and their trade goods across the Canadian wilderness.

Over the 2 days, we will be paddling tandem open canoes (if you would like to bring your own boat and paddle solo, do feel free). During the first day we will look at how to paddle efficiently, covering more distance for less energy, and how to control the boat effectively. For those that are interested there may be the opportunity for BCU star award assessment over the course of the weekend.

When not on the river, you will be learning bushcraft skills to enable you to create your own comfortable wild campsite home. Some of the subjects we will be introducing over the weekend include:-

Fire;
Shelter
Water
Nature awareness
Tree and plant identification

Prerequisites

This weekend is aimed at adults who are interested in learning about bushcraft and canoeing. You need not be an experienced paddler, but you will need to be physically fit enough to paddle for most of the day, with short breaks in between, whilst carrying all your own kit in your boat. You must also be capable of swimming a minimum of 20m in outdoor clothing.

What we will provide

Canoe (2 people per boat); Paddle; Buoyancy aid, and Barrel (these are not 100% waterproof, you will still need a dry bag).

We also have a limited number of hammock/tarp/bivi systems for hire for a nominal £5 charge if you would like to spend the night under the stars. Please enquire about availability before booking if you are dependent on this for your overnight shelter. Reservations can be made directly with Wild Connections and we will send you a reservation form on request - full payment will be necessary to ensure your reservation.

Parking is provided at the owner’s risk as well as return to your vehicle at the end of the trip.

Hot and cold water will be available throughout the weekend.

What you will need to bring

Please click here to read through the Kit List. As this activity is not catered you will need to bring your own food and snacks.

BOOKING & PAYMENT

Please direct all bookings via Canoe Kayak Trader (online booking available) www.canoekayaktrader.co.uk

Please contact us if you would like any further information


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