School holiday program for beginners April 16/ 17
The program includes 2 sessions at Westerfolds Park. These will be in the afternoon for approx 1.5 hr on april 16 and 17. You will learn the basics strokes and techniques, which will enable you to progress on your kayaking journey. Learn the forward stroke, sweep, reverse, Bow draw and more. We will teach you edging and also the capsize drill. The second session will utilize these techniques on moving water/ whitewater. Hone your skills and progress on to whitewater in one day.
If we have time, we will start learning about slalom. Gate technique and other techniques that can help you become a better paddler.
You can put this course together with the intermediate program April 17/18 for an extra cost.
The intermediate program will be focused on how to paddle whitewater, and slalom gate technique. Learn and progress in ferry glides, catching eddies or turning in to the current. Learn the finer points of down and up gates. If time and student ability permits, we may be able to include a river trip on the Sunday
Participants must be able to swim 50m.
Contact info@velocitywatersports.com.au for more information
We provide the gear, you just need to bring personal clothing and a good attitude