Open canoe travel is at the heart of many of our most iconic expeditions—from the vast wilderness of the Yukon River to the remote lakes and rivers of Sweden, and the powerful, characterful waters of Wild Scotland. Yet one question consistently arises: how do you gain meaningful, real-world experience of paddling an open canoe on moving water before committing to a full expedition?

This course is the answer.

The Introduction to Moving Water Canoe Journeys – Solo is a carefully structured, hands-on day designed to give paddlers the skills, understanding, and confidence required to travel safely and effectively on rivers. Led by a highly experienced and white water canoe leader–qualified instructor, the day focuses on placing your canoe exactly where you want it, reading the water, and developing solid solo paddling technique in a dynamic river environment.