Mitchell River Whitewater Clinic
25/26 February
Want to learn the whitewater paddling skills needed to successfully negotiate the Grade 2-3 rapids of event like X-Marathon, Coast to Coast and the Australian Adventure Festival? Enjoy an adventurous weekend with like-minded athletes in one of Victoria's must stunning rivers? Then get along to our Peak Adventure Mitchell River whitewater paddle on 25th and 26th of February.
What you will learn:
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Craft selection and set-up
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Preparation: nutrition, hydration and safety gear
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How to identify and respond appropriately to Grade 2 river features, such as eddylines, wave trains, holes, buffer waves, bluffs, side currents and boils.
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How to identify and negotiate safe and efficient lines.
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Efficient and effective forward paddling.
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Efficient and effective forward and reverse sweep strokes.
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Effective low brace.
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How to break in and out of eddies.
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How to ferry glide
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How to identify and understand hazards associated with whitewater kayaking, including broaching, strainers and foot entrapment.
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How to self-rescue with kayak and gear.
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How to be rescued with the aid of another craft.
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How to receive a throw bag as a swimmer.
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How to pick the race line while river paddling.
Schedule:
Saturday:
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7am meet Den of Nargun Carpark
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7:15am car pool to Angusvale Camp ground (gravel road).
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9am start paddle back to Den of Nargun. Grade 1 and 2+ rapids. Paddling time will take 5-6 hours but we'll allow 7 hours for a nice lunch stop.
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4pm finish paddle.
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4pm-5pm pack up and set up camp at Eco Bend Camping Park (to book a cabin or campsite, please contact park directly on (03) 5157 6317
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6pm-8pm BBQ dinner (provided)
Sunday:
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9am start paddle from Den of Nargun to Final Fling rapid
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2pm finish paddle Final Fling
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5pm-8pm drive home including a pub dinner.
Cost
$250 per person for PA members
$350 non PA members.
All kayaking equipment supplied. Includes BBQ dinner on Saturday night.
What you need to bring
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A wetsuit - this is mandatory as you will be spending a fair bit of time saturated! We have a few spare ones available if needed. Please email us if you'd like to borrow one.
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Windproof cag
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Footwear/booties (essential)
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Sufficient nutrition and hydration for duration of the sessions. Hot soup or tea in a small thermos is a good tip for the kayaking.
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Change of dry clothes and towel.
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Small dry bag for keys, money, food etc.
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Camping gear and/or bedding, and casual clothing, as required.
