Multisport Grade 2 Whitewater Certificate
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Multisport Grade 2 Whitewater Certificate Learn to paddle your kayak successfully with Session Two: We spend every day on the river, encouraging Having been trained and assessed for your Why choose Canoe & Kayak? What are your class sizes? Canoe & Kayak Auckland Canoe & Kayak Taupo our comprehensive Grade 2 Whitewater Training you to push your boundaries, increase your Grade Two Certificate by us, you will be confident 502 Sandringham Rd, 54 Spa Road Course designed to build your kayaking skills to a Now we move to the open water for flat water knowledge and develop your kayaking skills in knowing that you have a solid platform to build on Coast to Coast Approved Course Provider: Class sizes for beginners are limited to four Sandringham, Auckland 1025 Taupo, 3330 level suitable for events like the Speight’s Coast paddle instruction. We focus on the fundamental white water. Peer and self rescues are taught and in your race preparations. participants per instructor so maximum learning 09 815 2073 07 378 1003 to Coast. The Grade 2 Certificate programme is kayak strokes, wing paddle technique (for those We have been training aspiring Coast to Coast and safety goals can be achieved. [email protected] [email protected] practised to a high level so you can be assured a progressive course designed to turn beginners who want it) and of course we can practise the that you can look after yourself and your friends We also strongly recommend that you do a Athletes since 2002 and are experts in whitewater Canoe & Kayak Waikato and multisport kayak instruction. What about food and accommodation? Canoe & Kayak North Shore 545 Te Rapa Road into safe kayaakers who can confidently and rescue skills that we learnt in the pool. while kayaking. Practice and more practise leads familiarization trip on the Waimakariri River to 2/20 Constellation Drive Hamilton, 3200 independently navigate Grade 2 rivers. to your assessment! ensure you know the river and what to expect so Safety focused: Accommodation and food are not included Mairangi Bay, Auckland, 0632 07 850 1002 Session Three: you can look forward to the paddling section. 09 479 1002 [email protected] Our highly qualified, knowledgeable and Assessment will take place over the final 2 in the course costs, but we are happy to help Introduction to moving water. We can now We are Outdoors Mark Safety Certified so [email protected] friendly white water instructors use a selection of days and our instructors will focus on any areas What is included in the course fee? organise this if requested. transfer our skills onto moving current and learn you can be guaranteed that our safety policies Canoe & Kayak Wellington the best rivers in The North Island to ensure that of weakness to give you the best chance of how to handle our kayak in the dynamics of flowing and practices have been scrutinised to the When is the next course? Canoe & Kayak Manukau Unit F 2 Centennial Highway your training experience sets you up for success success. • Kayaks and kayaking equipment for highest level so your safety will always be our 605A Great South Road Ngauranga, Wellington, 6035 in your next multisport race. water. You will learn about eddies, railing, cutting the first 2-4 days of the course (after that we first priority. Courses run periodically throughout the Manukau, 2104 04 477 6911 in and out of the main current, ferry gliding, river FAQ’s: recommend that you have your own kayaks and 09 262 0209 [email protected] year so contact us for more information about The Course: hazards, river rescue and much, much more! kayaking equipment to comply with Coast to Coast upcoming dates. Why do I need to do six days training? regulations). A fee may apply for use of our gear Who can join the course? [email protected] Canoe & Kayak Christchurch The Course is broken down into the following These first 3 sessions will typically take 2 days for your assessment. Canoe & Kayak Bay of Plenty No experience is necessary, we just require a (Agency) stages totalling 6 days of instruction. Timings of a to complete. We have trained hundreds of kayakers to 49 Totara Street, (from 1st July 2015) 03 377 6161 compete in the Speight’s Coast to Coast and the • Six full days of personalised, professional desire to learn, the ability to swim, to be in good Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, 3116 course may vary depending on location. 027 376 6161 Session Four and beyond: health and fitness and be between the ages of 07 574 7415 feedback we get is that if you have limited white multisport kayak instruction and coaching. [email protected] 13 to 70. [email protected] Session One: Pool based learning. water kayaking experience you need all six days River time!! Once you have got the basics Canoe & Kayak Okura Tours of training to feel comfortable and in control on • Various handouts and background reading under your belt it is time to start kayaking on a real Can I join the course for less than six days? Canoe & Kayak Taranaki 15 Okura River Road We start with confidence routines, wet exits and the river. about all aspects of kayaking to prepare you for 6/ 631 Devon Road RD 2 Albany rescues. This session is designed to get you wet in grade 2 river. You will spend up to 4 days learning the course. Yes if you already have white water experience. Waiwhakaiho, New Plymouth, 4312 09 476 7066 the warmth of the pool and build your confidence to navigate your way down rivers such as the Ask yourself, do you want to survive the paddle Daily rates apply (we have a discounted rate 06 769 5506 [email protected] before hitting the open water. The pool is also a Mohaka (Hawkes Bay), the Waitarar (Taranaki), or enjoy it with confidence? • A digital copy of your Grade 2 Certificate for the full package). We highly recommend [email protected] great place to practice some of the techniques we or the Rangitikei (Manawatu). once achieved. participating in the entire course if you have not New Zealand Kayak Magazine use on moving water. 15 Okura River Road paddles long boats on whitewater before. RD 2 Albany 09 476 7066 canoeandkayak.co.nz [email protected] Speight’s Coast to Coast MULTISPORT Compulsory Kayak Gear List Your kayak must have two bulkheads (sea kayak) OR 2 x large airbags (composite race kayaks) Spraydeck Buoyancy Aid Helmet Paddle Booties Paddle Jacket – long sleeve Repair Tape First Aid Kit Survival Bag (not a blanket) Appropriate thermal clothing to be worn while in the kayak Spare thermal clothing to be carried in a dry bag (gloves, hat, long sleeved top, long john bottoms, light weight fleece or similar) Waterproof pants Food & drink Rescue throwbag You will need all this gear when you take your Grade Two assessment. We strongly recommend a spare (split) paddle for race day, it is easy it is to lose your paddle if you take a swim. Jet boats carry spare paddles but you may be hanging around for a long time waiting for them to arrive! The 2015 race was a classic example of how cold it can be on race day. The air temperature was about 10 degrees on the river and there were a lot of very cold people. Please feel free to discuss your requirements with us if you are unsure about anything. Book on-line: canoeandkayak.co.nz/courses A Family Affair with the Delamares WAIMAKIRIRI RIVER Multisport can be a family affair. NZ Kayak found out how the Delamares came to be competing. Excerpt from FAMILIARISATION In March 2007 Louise Delamare How did you find the white water kayak Louise: I was lulled into a false sense of security on but nothing beats practising on the course in decided to enter the 2008 Speight’s Coast training ? this year and I thought it would be easier second January. time round. I was wrong! The weather caught me to Coast. Her Dad Dave and brother Ed Dave: It was really enjoyable and a challenge out too, it was really cold and I was underdressed What is your favourite and most challenging Take the stress out of The can opt out! thought that Louise might need some to learn a new set of skills. At times it was very on the Saturday morning bike ride, it took me ages part of the Coast to Coast? Race day on The Speight’s Then it’s onwards to The Waimak moral support so they entered that year testing but that kept you on your toes. I loved the Ed, Dave & Louise to warm up in the kayak. Coast to Coast and run the Gorge and over 30 kms of as a team. In 2009 they all entered as satisfaction of completing a rapid on the river! Dave: My favourite part of the course is the spectacular kayaking before our finish line, you have a real sense of achievement river with one of our expert individuals and in 2010 they’ll be back for Will you be back in 2010 and if so what next checkpoint at Woodstock. Louise: I found it pretty daunting, but it is events will you do along the way? and it’s a great atmosphere. The most challenging instructors. more. Rob Howarth caught up with the certainly great fun once you get into the swing of part physically would be the run but mentally the Our guides will talk you through Delamare family to find out more.