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.