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Sorry folks, the 2009 courses are now full!

The 2009 WWCC Beginners' Courses will be starting in October. These courses are designed as an introduction to the fun of white water kayaking and to pass on the skills needed to join in on future club trips. Don't expect to learn everything in two weeks; kayaking can take years to master, that's one of the reasons we enjoy it!

The Dates

Course 1: 5th to 18th October
Course 2: 27th October to 8th November.

The Format

The courses will look a lot like this, subject to conditions on the day.

    Week 1:
  • Two evening pool sessions
  • Morning kayak sessions in Christchurch on both Saturday and Sunday
    Week 2:
  • An evening pool session
  • An evening surf session
  • A Hurunui River weekend away staying overnight Saturday
The Price

Each course will cost $250 which will include instruction, white water kayak equipment (kayak, paddle, helmet, top,bouyancey aid and spray deck) and accomodation on the second weekend. You will need to provide your own food, clothing (eg polypro), a means of transport and if possible a full length wetsuit.

The Rest

The courses are followed by a Show Weekend trip to Marlborough, where you can continue to learn and practice on the Rai and Pelorus rivers. We hope you'll want to keep paddling and keep learning.

Note: The kayaks provided are short, plastic, whitewater boats and we do not issue a Grade 2 Certificate.

If you are interested then please contact Ian Mann on instructor@whitewater.org.nz.

See you on a river soon!


    
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