Packrafting Course – Beginner
Following a phenomenally successful two course in Murchison last year, we’re teaming up for an introductory and an intermediate course with the NZ Kayak School again. These have got to be up there as some of the best packrafting courses aanywhere in the world.
On our introductory packraft courses you’ll learn how to read the river and handle your boat proficiently as well as the essential skills needed to keep yourself and others safe in the river environment. Underpinning both of these skill sets is the decision making and river running strategies you’ll need to learn in order to undertake your own packrafting adventures.
Intermediate packrafters already understand what it takes to put together their own packrafting missions but are looking to take it to the next level. After all there’s more to running rivers than bombing straight down the middle of rapids. Expanding your comfort zones and skill levels opens up the possibilities or some of the best packrafting rivers in New Zealand. Moving efficiently on the river, breaking down rapids into separate moves, setting up safety for each other from your boats rather than the bank and working as a team all become more important as your progress onto Grade 3 water.
On this workshop you’ll get to put all of those river running skills into practice under the tutelage of one of New Zealand’s best paddlers, Daan Jimmink.
The workshop is based out of his back yard on the rugged Buller region of New Zealand, a mecca for whitewater enthusiasts.
Please read our cancellation policy before booking.
