About

I set up River Strokes last summer, as a small, independent kayak school in the beautiful Wye Valley. My aim is to give my clients an experience that will take them away from the pressures of life for a day, to challenge them in a different way and ensure they leave with a new sense of self-confidence and achievement. I offer one-on-one tuition to small groups, tailor-made to their previous experience, fitness and general confidence levels. I want to introduce the pleasures of kayaking to all ages and abilities, and pass on what I believe is one of the best ways to unwind and lose yourself for a day (and have a lot of fun in the process!). When my client’s finish a day’s kayaking with me, having learnt how to controll the kayak and paddled through some beautiful countryside, their enthusiasm and newly found confidence is clear to see.

And a bit about me? Well, after growing up in the Wye valley and learning to paddle, I then moved into teaching at local outdoor centres, and I decided to start the local kayak club in 2005. I then travelled to New Zealand working as a kayak instructor for a rafting company www.rra.co.nz/index.htm . Many great teaching experiences were had, including teaching 300 school children in 5 days in a pool. It was in New Zealand that River Strokes was conceived, and after returning to Wales I launched my dream in my home valley on the river Wye.

. I believe all people should try kayaking and with a friendly, calm and safe approach its my passion to introduce you. Give me a call and lets get paddling!

Dan