HPP Launchpad
Gain clarity and confidence with coaching that breaks freestyle into bite-sized, buildable parts.
📅 Dates: 3–10 August 2025
📍 Location: Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham
🧑🏫 Coach: Sam Wilson
🎯 Style: Supportive, step-up development
🥇 Athlete Level: Newer paddlers or those ready to
progress with intention (12–18+)
✈️ Transfers: Pick-up/drop-off available from Nottingham
Train Station or local airports
🏡 Accommodation: Airbnb-style shared house — details
provided after booking
🍽️ Food: Self-catered — shops and cafes nearby
🛶 Type: Freestyle Development
👥 Spots Available: 8–10 max
💷 Cost: £1050 + HPP course fee (£15/day)
📌 Before booking, we ask that all paddlers (or their
parents) book a quick call with Coach Sam.
This helps us make sure the camp is a great fit — and gives you a chance to ask any questions before committing.
Just fill out the form and we’ll be in touch to arrange a chat.
About the Camp
This camp is all about building strong foundations in freestyle kayaking—physically, technically, and mentally.
Whether you’re brand new or looking to move from basic playboating into full freestyle, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence. Expect practical, bite-sized coaching that makes the sport feel understandable, achievable, and exciting. You’ll learn how to train effectively, get to grips with core moves, and begin shaping your own paddler identity—all while being supported by a top coach and a tight-knit crew of like-minded paddlers.
Comprehending Freestyle
Get a clear sense of what freestyle actually is, how it works, and where it can take you.
Learning to
Train
Discover how to train with intention, reflect after sessions, and take ownership of your growth.
Mindset & Confidence
Tackle nerves, doubts, and self-talk so you can paddle with more freedom and flow.
Understanding Features
Learn to read river features—holes, waves, eddylines—and use them to your advantage.
Trick Fundamentals
Work on key moves like spins, rolls, and maybe your first ends—step by step, at your pace.
Getting Into the Flow
Start linking moves and building a sense of rhythm on the feature.
Boat Control Basics
Build the movement patterns and edge control that set everything else up.
Video
Feedback
See your progress clearly with regular video review sessions led by your coach.
Your Paddle, Your Way
Explore what kind of paddler you want to become—with space to ask questions, try ideas, and grow.
