Courses

MEET THE RIVER

Intro to Whitewater Kayaking

Kayak instructors use video technology in the pool sessions.On this four day course you will be immersed [literally] in the river. We'll teach you basic whitewater kayaking skills, rolling, good paddling technique and river reading skills that will develop your independence on the river. If you've never paddled before or are a beginner seeking help, this course will help move you forward. We use pool sessions, video and Zen like concentration to develop and enhance your skills.  Cost: $895 *   

CATCH THE WAVE

Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking

If you already know that kayaking is life and the rest is detail, this course has some great hints for a long and happy life on the river. We'll set you on course for a 100% roll and teach you to "power up the blade" for improved boat placement. More advanced river reading and picking the right trip For you are also covered. We aim to see you becoming independent, confident river runners; out there having a blast - surfing the wave.  
Cost: $895 *    

MAKE THE MOVE

Advanced Whitewater KayakingKayak tuition in NZ river

This course is about making the move consistently, having a bombproof roll, hole-playing in control, and confidently running harder whitewater. Take on the key skills that will help you make the move to higher grades.  
Cost: $895 *    

3RD POINT

Rodeo Skills, Freestyle Kayaking

Screw ups, barrel rolls, the elusive third point, controlled flat spins - it's all in your head! To get the most from this clinic you need a solid roll [preferably both sides] and the right tool for the job. Plug in [ears and nose] to our instructors' groove as they urge you to the next level of boat control.  
Cost: $450    

WEST COAST

Instructional Guiding

Advanced river reading, "boofing" safely and rescue skills are covered as we brush up your skills in Murchison and then head to Hokitiko. This course will help you get the most from the challenge presented by the world class rivers of the West Coast.  
POA

See the dates our kayak courses are running

A group of kayakers in Murchison, NZRefresher Courses

Have you attended one of our whitewater courses and wish to check in on how you are progressing? Ensure you don't develop any bad habits by joining us on a 2 day refresher course.
Cost: $450

River Safety Level 1 and 2

The level 1 course looks at boat and equipment design, basic knots and pulley systems, boat to boat rescues, throwbagging, boat extraction and swimming in water up to grade 3. Even victims need to be highly trained!
The level 2 course covers more advanced ropework such as abseiling, tyroleans, telfers and complex pulley systems. We also look at methods of extracting you and your boat from big holes! If you are into "epic" prevention this is the course For you. Sign up before your next trip to the West Coast. For $245 both courses include the cost of the use of rescue jackets and throwbags.

NZRCA / NZOIA Instructor Training

Do you want to be a professional instructor or improve your ability to help your friends or clubmates? This course looks at strokes, rolling, teaching situations, use of video camera analysis, river trips, instructor rescues; plus we advise you on your personal paddling in relation to NZOIA standards. The $450 cost includes accomodation, use of video camera and television and swimming pool sessions.

Customised Courses and Guiding

Design your own course. Whether you have a group of friends who want a course with a specific theme or you want a 1:1 session contact us and we will make it happen.

Custom Kayaking Trips are available in both New Zealand and the USA!

* Cost is based on a 1:4 instructor:client ratio. Cost includes instruction, accommodation, video analysis, swimming pool sessions and transport around Murchison.

All prices are in $NZ and include GST @ 12.5%. We accept Visa/ Mastercard for deposits and payment.

Course Dates 2011 / 2012

 

October 2011


Oct 8-9 NZOIA/WWNZ instructor training

Oct 8-11 Meet the River 

Oct 8-11 Catch the Wave

Oct 8-11 Make the Move

Oct 15-18 Meet the River 

Oct 15-18 Catch the Wave

Oct 15-18 Make the Move

Oct 22-25 Meet the River 

Oct 22-25 Catch the Wave

Oct 22-25 Make the Move

Oct 22-25 Boater Babes

Oct 29-30 River Safety/Rescue

Multi Sport Weekends 

Oct 8-9 & 15-16

Oct 29-30 & Nov 5-6


November 2011


Nov 5-6 NZOIA/WWNZ instructor training Kayak 1

Nov 5-8 Meet the River

Nov 5-8 Catch the Wave

Nov 11-14 (Fri-Mon) Meet the River 

Nov 11-14 Catch the Wave  

Nov 11-14 Boater babes 

Nov 11-14 West Coast

Nov 19-20 3rd. Point 

Nov 19-20 River Safety/Rescue

Nov 19-22 Meet the River 

Nov 19-22 Catch the Wave

Nov 19-22 Make the Move

Nov 26-29 Meet the River

Nov 26-29 Make the Move


December 2011


Dec 3-4 River safety/Rescue

Dec 3-6 Meet the River 

Dec 3-6 Make the Move

Dec 10-13 Meet the River

Dec 10-13 Make the Move

Dec 10-13 West Coast

Dec 17-20 Meet the River

Dec 17-20 Catch the Wave

Dec 17-20 Make the Move

Dec 17-20 Teachers Course

Dec 29-30 3rd Point 

Dec 29-30 NZOIA/WWNZ Kayak 2 instructor training

Dec 27-30 Meet the River

Dec 27-30 Catch the Wave

Dec 27-30 Make the Move

Dec 27-30 Boater babes

 

January 2012


Jan 2-3 3rd Point

Jan 2-3 River Safety/Rescue

Jan 2-5 Meet the River

Jan 2-5 Catch the Wave

Jan 2-5 Make the Move

Jan 4-5 NZOIA/WWNZ K1 instructor training

Jan 7-10 Meet the River

Jan 7-10 Catch the Wave

Jan 7-10 Make the Move

Jan 7-10 Kids Course

Jan 12-15 Meet the River

Jan 12-15 Catch the Wave

Jan 12-15 Make the Move

Jan 14-15 3rd Point.

Jan 16-20 Tasman District Kids Course

Jan 19-22 Meet the River

Jan 19-22 Catch the Wave

Jan 19-22 Make the Move

Jan 24-27 Meet the River

Jan 24-27 Catch the Wave

Jan 24-27 Make the Move 

Jan 28/29 NZKS 20th anniversary weekend, BBQ and boating




February 2012


Feb 4-7 Meet the River

Feb 4-7 Catch the Wave

Feb 4-7 Make the Move

Feb 4-7 West Coast

Feb 11-12 River Safety/Rescue 

Feb 11-14 Meet the River

Feb 11-14 Catch the Wave

Feb 11-14 Boater Babes

Feb 18-21 Meet the river

Feb 18-21 Catch the Wave

Feb 25-28 Meet the River

Feb 25-28 Catch the Wave


March 2012


Buller fest Mar 2-4 (Fri-Sun)

Mar 10-13 Meet the River

Mar 10-13 Catch the Wave

Mar 17-20 Meet the River

Mar 17-20 Catch the Wave

Mar 24-27 Meet the River

Mar 24-27 Catch the Wave

Mar 31-3 April Meet the River

Mar 31-3 April Catch the Wave


April 2012


April 6-9 (Fri-Mon - Easter) Meet the River

April 6-9 Catch the Wave