Multisport Kayaking Courses

White Water / Multisport Training &
Grade 2 Assessment for Coast to Coast

A comprehensive package of courses and coaching designed to progressively build your kayaking skills to a GRADE TWO RACING CERTIFICATE level.

• Weekend One: Introduction to white water, including water confidence,capsize, paddling technique, river reading and rescue skills. Demo equipment included. Both days in short white water kayaks to gain good boat control/technique. Day one on slow moving water, day 2 on Grade 2 water (Rangitaiki).

• Weekend Two: River reading, rescues and white water skills. On this weekend you will be running grade two river rapids both day to continue building your confidence and skills. Demo equipment included. Sea kayaks used. Based at Aniwhenua (Rangitaiki River)

• Weekend Three: River running instruction on the fastest lines, the best path and rebooting all the other skills we have taught you during your first two weekends. Based on a different Grade 2 river (Mohaka River) with 1 day of training and the second day your assessment.

We advise you have your own kayak and equipment by weekend 3 (hire option available).

Additional Benefits…

• Grade Two River Racing Certificate:
  A comprehensive assessment of your Grade Two river racing skills and knowledge will be carried out in your planned race day kayak. Assessments held on stage 3 weekend. Included in package price.
• Regular Multisport Coaching Days: We can organise coaching to suit YOUR timetable
• Accommodation in Tauranga (Bay of Plenty) - call 07 5747415  and we can advise you.
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Optional Extra...

• Waimakariri Familiarisation Trips: January 2014 (minimum numbers apply)
  Take the stress out of Race Day – run the river with a Canoe & Kayak Instructor.
  Hire of sea kayaks included – pick-up/drop offs from/to Christchurch $399 per day. 2 days Recommended
  
  $1199 for 3 weekends
  
  Additional training sessions and paddle technique & performance can be arranged to improve your timings. Ask for details.
  
  Price currently includes first years FREE membership to the BOP Kayak Club BOP too!
  On completion of the course you may attend our free (unless stated) whitewater club trips to develop your skills further. Great for those needing to spend time on the grade 2 water before the big race!
  
  2013 Course Dates
  
  

  Weekend

  Jan

  Feb

  March

  Apr

  May

  June

  July

  Aug

  Sept

  Oct

  Nov

  Dec

  Training Weekend 1

  20th / 21st

  29th / 30th

  7th / 8th

  9th / 10th

  Training Weekend 2

  27th / 28th

  6th / 7th

  14th / 15th

  16th / 17th

  Training & Assessment Weekend 3

  18th / 19th

  3rd / 4th

  5th / 6th

  23rd / 24th

  Call Canoe & Kayak Bay of Plenty on 07 5747415 or email us at bop@canoeandkayak.co.nz for further information and booking forms.
  
  

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  Multisport Paddle Technique Sessions
  
  If you're already a multisporter or recently started and you want to ensure your technique is 100% then book a session with one of our instructors.
  These flat water sessions are designed to irradicate bad habits that are very common amongst multisport athletes. Ensure you are transfering as much power and efficiency as possible in every stroke you do to get the best times.
  
  Call for further details 07 5747415.