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Whitewater Kayak Instruction
Are you in a hurry to get out on the whitewater?
Our 4 day QUICKSTART Course has been designed for students confident of making faster than average progress. The course begins on flatwater and progresses quickly towards paddling on grade 3 whitewater. To participate successfully it is vital that you are physically fit, flexible, a strong swimmer and very confident in and under the water. Previous kayaking experience is very desirable.
You will be introduced to:
- Basic Strokes
- Leaning & turning
- Rolling
- Simple rescue – self & others
- River etiquette
- Grade 1-3 whitewater
- Scouting & river hazards
- Reading water
- Breaking in & out of the current
- Ferry glides
Adventure Level: HIGH. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration: 4 days (2 consecutive weekends)
Minimum age: 12 years
Experience: Previous experience desirable
Cost: $560 per person
Our next Quickstart Course dates are:
November/December 2019
Course #3
Saturday 30th Nov (Day 1) & Sunday 1st Dec (Day 2) 9am - 4pm each day
Saturday 7th Dec (Day 3) & Sunday 8th Dec (Day 4) 9am - 4pm each day
December 2019 - Available places
Course #4
Saturday 7th Dec (Day 1) & Sunday 8th Dec (Day 2) 9am - 4pm each day
Saturday 14th Dec (Day 3) & Sunday 15th Dec (Day 4) 9am - 4pm each day
Please contact us if you are interested in booking* for any of these course dates, call 02 4730 4333.
*Bookings are essential and some conditions apply.We require a minimum of 3 participants to confirm a course.
