The White Water Skills Weekend is a perfect getaway for novice and intermediate paddlers who are looking for a fun, active and challenging adventure. Featuring fun, expert tuition, this course provides an indepth immersion into the fundamentals of white water kayaking. Going beyond the basics, this course also covers more technical aspects of white water including river running strategies, paddling techniques and Eskimo rolls.

Location

Home of the Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge, the Barrington River offers breathtaking scenery and a combination of flat water and Grade I-III rapids.

Outcomes:

River orientation

Safety & equipment

Paddling techniques

Reading the river

Self rescue

Rescue on the run (including Eskimo rolls)

Basic rope rescue

Entrapments & extrications

Basic knots & rigging systems

Course Dates:

27 - 28 March 2010
Or send us an email to express your interest for a private or corporate group!

Cost

$400 per person

Includes:

Catering (Saturday & Sunday)

Camping fees (Friday & Saturday nights)

River kit (prussiks, carabiners & straps)

Tuition by qualified and experienced instructors

A fun social-minded weekend

Inclusions

Kayak package: $80 (kayak, skirt, PFD, helmet & paddle)

Tent: $50

Register:

Click here (NB. This will take your through to our partner site's registration system. Inclusions are charged separately)

For more information, give us a call on 0416 261 336 or email us! Looking foward to seeing you there!