Kayak Training and Grade 2 Certificate Package

This is a four-day training and certifiying course, combining our two-day Multisport Kayak Training Course and our two-day Grade Two Certificate course.

Great for begginer kayakers and those with little to no river experience.

Three day course $850 (save $50), four day course $1,100 (save $100).

Everyone likes this course, because they get it over and done with over an extended weekend. Usually Friday-Monday so one only has to take two days off work, without writing-off two days of work in one week, instead; one day of both weeks and it means missing weekend traffic. It also means less logistics, less travelling and less hassle doing it in one go.

Duration: Four days.

Accommodation: Usually at a campground with all facitlites. We offer Glamping; everything is done and brought for you.

Meals: Self-catered.

Dates: Press the big orange book now button or the dark green booking tab.

Highlights: Nature-based, physical exercise, good company of people, excellent instruction.

Difficulty: Moderate

Locations: depending on weather and clients; rivers we use are the Mohaka upper run 5km, lower run 8.5km (Napier), Waioeka (Opotiki), Rangitikei (Taihape), Waikato ( Taupo ), Rangitaikei (Rotorua), Otaki (Wellington), Whanganui (Taumarunui) and Tongariro (Turangi)

Get trained and grade 2 certified

The four-day duration is also important, because you really have time for growth and improvement.

The Grade 2 certificate white water kayaking skills you will learn can be viewed, if you click here: Grade 2 certificate white water kayaking skills

The Grade 2 certificate river safety skills you will learn can be viewed, if you click here: Grade 2 certificate river safety skills

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Itineraries

Day 1

Meet the waters

Meet the team and fellow paddlers, start around 8-9am, theoretical discussions and demonstrations about all your gear. Lunch. Afternoon paddling on easy water, getting familiar with aquatic environments.

Day 2

Consolidate your skills

Drills, skills, strokes, manoeuvres, ropes, rescues, racing, fun, swimming and much more. Usually one big 'lap' (river run). Learning from mistakes, feeling good with progression.

Day 3

Test your skills

Grade 2 certificate day; demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Your instructor will guide you along this and ask you to perform at appropriate locations. Usually 2-3 'laps' (river runs). Feeling confident and competent.

Day 4

Back-up day and upskilling

Last chances to get your grade 2 sign off. Extra for experts. Usually one 'lap' (river run).

C2C compulsory kit

Clothing

• Long sleeve thermal base layer top
• Long sleeved mid layer top (>220gsm)
• Waterproof long sleeve 'paddle specific' jacket (seam-sealed and neoprene or cinchable cuffs and neck)
• Thermal gloves
• Full length thermal base layer pants
• Waterproof pants (seam-sealed)
• Thermal hat
• Thermal socks

Equipment

• Kayak
• Two flotation air bags
• Kayak / river specifc helmet
• Paddle
• Spray skirt
• Bouyancy vest (PFD) (type 406 bottom cinch strap webbing)
• Repair / duct tape (>10m)
• Dry-bag (seam-sealed)
• Survival bag not blanket (must be stored in your PFD)
• Whistle (must be connected to you)
• First aid kit (1.5m x 5cm crepe bandage, 2.5m x 2cm strapping tape, 10 Band-Aids, Triangular bandage, Scissors, 4 x pain relief tablets)

SNM required kit

Clothing

• Shorts
• Swimwear
• Long sleeve thermal base layer top - we reguire an extra
• Long sleeved mid layer top (>220gsm) - we require an extra
• Sunhat
• Neck warmer / scarf

Equipment

• Jandals
• Closed-toe footwear / booties
• Sunglasses
• Personal medication
• Water bottle
• Head torch
• Toiletries

Because we are staying overnight, should you choose not to be accommodated and fed by us, here is what you will need:

Sleeping

• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Inflatable mattress
• Tent

Cooking

• Cooker
• Fuel / gas
• Lighter / matches
• Pot / frying pan
• Cutlery
• Crockery

All of the above is available to rent / hire or buy