Level 2 Whitewater Certification
7th & 8th Dec 2024
Want to learn the art and skill of moving-water paddling, while gaining your Grade 2 Certification for the iconic Coast 2 Coast multisport champs in NZ? Then this two-day training clinic is a must.
Peak Adventure level two white water course over two day. Where we would paddle the Goulburn River, Grade 2+ rapids. This course is for people wishing to improve their white water paddling skills while experiencing some beautiful river environments. This is an ideal course for adventure racing and multisport athletes who are training for the Coast to Coast in NZ, the Upper Murray Challenge or other events that include downriver paddling on grade 2 rapids.
What's involved:
· Craft selection and set-up
· Preparation: nutrition, hydration and safety gear
· How to identify and respond appropriately to Grade 2 river features, such as eddylines, wave trains, holes, buffer waves, bluffs, side currents and boils.
· How to identify and negotiate safe and efficient lines.
· Efficient and effective forward paddling.
· Efficient and effective forward and reverse sweep strokes.
· Effective low brace.
· How to break in and out of eddies.
· How to ferry glide
· How to identify and understand hazards associated with whitewater kayaking, including broaching, strainers and foot entrapment.
· How to self-rescue with kayak and gear.
· How to be rescued with the aid of another craft.
· How to receive a throw bag as a swimmer.
What should you bring:
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Wetsuit: You will be getting wet, a sturdy wetsuit (3/2 mm minimum) is mandatory. We have a limited number of wetsuits available, so please contact us if you need to borrow one.
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Footwear: Thick-soled 4/3 mm river booties are ideal
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Windproof cag or jacket
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Beanie
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Spare thermal top and pants
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Space-blanket
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PFD and approved whitewater helmet if bringing your own gear
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Nutrition and hydration to last up to 8 hours of paddling e.g. energy bars, gels, trail mix, sandwiches, soup, instant noodles or tea/coffee in a thermos, at least 2 litres of water in hydration bladder.
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Small dry bag to store spare clothes, nutrition, keys, phone etc.
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Adequate nutrition and hydration.
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Breakfast, lunch and snacks.
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Warm clothes for before/after sessions and evening.
What's included:
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All kayaks, paddles, PFDs and helmets are provided.
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White water instructor and safety equipment.
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Three free peak adventure squad kayak sessions to be used before the course.
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Theory resources
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C2C specific advice and feedback
Location:
Goulburn River Eildon
Accommodation:
Group accommodation availiable at Elidon on Fri and Sat nights. Please contact us if you wish to be included.
