MEET THE RIVER
Intro to Whitewater Kayaking  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: $795 *
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: $795 *
MAKE THE MOVE
Advanced Whitewater Kayaking 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: $795 *
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: $395
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
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 Refresher 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: $395
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 $195 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 $395 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 2009 / 2010
October 2009
Oct 8-11 Meet the river (Thurs-Sun)
Oct 8-11 Catch the wave
Oct 8-11 Make the move
Oct 10-11 NZOIA/NZRCA Instructor training
Oct 17-20 Meet the river (Sat-Tues)
Oct 17-20 Catch the wave
Oct 24-27 Meet the river
Oct 24-27 Catch the wave
Oct 24-27 Make the move
November 2009
Oct 31-3 Nov Meet the river
Oct 31-3 Nov Catch the wave
Oct 31-1 Nov River Rescue
Nov 7-8 NZOIA/NZRCA Instructor training Kayak 1
Nov 7-10 Meet the river
Nov 7-10 Catch the wave
Nov 7-10 West Coast
Nov 13-16 Meet the river (Fri-Mon)
Nov 13-16 Catch the wave
Nov 13-16 Make the move
Nov 13-16 Boater Babes
Nov 14/15 3rd. point
Nov 21-22 River Rescue
Nov 21-24 Meet the river
Nov 21-24 Catch the wave
Nov 28-1 Dec Meet the river
Nov 28-1 Dec Catch the wave
Nov 28-1 Dec Make the move
December 2009
Dec 5-6 River Rescue
Dec 5-8 Meet the river
Dec 5-8 Catch the wave
Dec 12-15 Meet the river
Dec 12-15 Catch the wave
Dec 12-15 West Coast
Dec 19-22 Teachers Course
Dec 19-22 Meet the river
Dec 19-22 Catch the wave
Dec 19-22 Make the move
Dec 27-30 Meet the river
Dec 27-30 Catch the wave
Dec 27-30 Make the move
Dec 27-30 Boater Babes
Dec 29-30 3rd. point
Dec 29-30 NZOIA/NZRCA Kayak 2 Instructor training
January 2010
Jan 2-3 3rd. point
Jan 2-3 River Rescue
Jan 2-5 Meet the river
Jan 2-5 Catch the wave
Jan 2-5 Make the move
Jan 9-10 NZOIA/NZRCA Instructor training Kayak 1
Jan 7-10 Meet the river
Jan 7-10 Catch the wave
Jan 7-10 Make the move
Jan 7-10 West Coast
Jan 11-14 Kids Course (Mon-Thurs)
Jan 16-17 3rd. point
Jan 14-17 Meet the river
Jan 14-17 Catch the wave
Jan 14-17 Make the move
Jan 18-22 Local Kids Course (Mon- Fri)
Jan 23-26 Meet the river
Jan 23-26 Catch the wave
Jan 23-26 Make the move
Jan 30-2 Feb Meet the river
Jan 30-2 Feb Catch the wave
February 2010
Feb 6-9 Meet the river
Feb 6-9 Catch the wave
Feb 6-9 Make the move
Feb 6-9 West Coast
Feb 13-14 River Rescue
Feb 13-16 Meet the river
Feb 13-16 Catch the wave
Feb 13-16 Boater Babes
Feb 20-23 Meet the river
Feb 20-23 Catch the wave
Feb 20-23 Adv
March 2010
Mar 5-7 (Fri-Sun) Bullerfest
Mar 13-16 Meet the river
Mar 13-16 Catch the wave
Mar 20-23 Meet the river
Mar 20-23 Catch the wave
Mar 27-20 Meet the river
Mar 27-30 Catch the wave
April 2010
Apr 2-5 Easter (Fri-Mon) Meet the river
Apr 2-5 Catch the wave
Apr 2-5 Make the move
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