Rolling clinic – R250p/p for one and half hour session + travel if outside of greater Cape Town. Kayak included.
Held in a swimming pool in groups of no more that two. You learn the basic rolling technique, which will allow you to go away and perfect the roll at your leisure.
Introductory Kayak Course - R895.00 pp (Instruction only). One night’s camping accommodation on the banks of the Palmiet River is included.
These courses are held over a weekend to cater for recreational paddlers. Our usual training venue is the Palmiet River, which is ideal since it has a wide range of conditions within a small area. Suitable for beginners or intermediate paddlers wanting to improve their technique or correct bad habits, the course focuses on the basics:
- Equipment: boats, paddles, accessories
- Basic paddle strokes and techniques
- River features, hazards and terminology
- Eskimo rolling
- Optional down river run
Advanced Kayak Course - R795.00p/p (Instruction only). One night’s camping accommodation on the banks of the Palmiet River is included.
Held on a variety of rivers, depending on group skill level, this course is aimed at the paddler who has the basic skills in place. The weekend course focuses on advanced paddling techniques, playing the river and Swift water safety and rescue for kayakers. Maximum of 5 per group. Topics covered include the following;
- Advanced paddling and rolling techniques
- Reading and running whitewater
- Rope work and throw bagging
- Pulley systems – uses and setups
- Leadership and group dynamics
- Rescue and evacuation
