Kayak Instruction Novice Courses
NOVICE WEEKEND
Would you like to consolidate your whitewater paddling skills and build your confidence?
The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills.
Before taking part in a Novice Course you should:
- Have completed a Penrith Whitewater Beginner Whitewater or Whitewater Quick-start Courseor have paddled a kayak in grade 2-3 whitewater 5 to 10 times in the last year.
- Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater.
- Be able to ferry glide, break-in & break-out on grade 2-3 whitewater.
- Be comfortable on grade 2-3 whitewater.
- Be able to roll in grade 2-3 whitewater
On the course you will work on:
- Posture, balance, leaning & surfing
- Effective strokes
- Rolling in the current
- Grade 1 – 3 paddling
- Catching small eddies
- Paddling with anticipation
- Reading water, group awareness, scouting & basic throwrope technique
- Performing break-ins & break-outs, ferries & linking manoeuvres.
- Rolling on both sides & hand rolls.
Adventure Level: HIGH. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration: 2 days
Minimum age: 12 years
Cost: $280 per person
Our next Novice Course is scheduled for:
Saturday 10th March, 2018 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11th March, 2018 9am - 4pm
Bookings are essential. Please call 02 4730 4333 to enquire about this course or to book a place. Some conditions and pre-requisites apply.