Drop in pool sessions
Get upside down in warm, flat water. Our Kayak Pool Nights at Geraldine Pool give you two hours to work on your roll, rescues and strokes – or just build confidence before the river season.
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Introduction
Price | $25 per person, inc GST |
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Boat and gear hire | $20 extra – kayak, paddle, spray skirt and PFD. Limited numbers, add when you book |
Length | 2 hours, 6pm to 8pm |
When | Two-night trial – see booking for dates. If it covers costs, we'll run more |
Where | Geraldine Pool |
Format | Pool time only – no formal instruction. PFOC staff and experienced community paddlers on hand |
Who | Paddlers who can confidently wet exit, or who bring a support person to teach them. Under 16s with a parent or guardian |
Bring | Your boat, paddle, spray skirt and PFD – washed clean inside and out before you come. Swimwear, towel, warm clothes and a drink bottle |
Your Safety
Drop in Only - we will have staff member present but there is no formal instruction as part of this booking.
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre is a registered Adventure Activity Operator, independently audited by AdventureMark (certificate AAO 134) and registered with WorkSafe.
Qualified Kayak 1 and 2 instructors with first aid swift water rescue training
Small groups: 1:4, or 1:6 with an assistant
Full safety kit supplied and carried on every river trip
Daily checks of river flows and weather, with plans changed to suit
Is this course right for me?
If you can wet exit, YES
Getting here
Parking is available from the Domain off Hislop Street.
Want more training or a private instructor?
We have trained intructors keen to get out on the water with you and help you reach your full potential. Get in touch for more details or inf new to kayak register for the Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course
Look at some of our participants in action!
Ready to book!
Book through our Rezdy booking site
If we have an active course you can book here.
Group bookings are welcome.
Otherwise contact us or look below for our other upcoming courses
Gear List
On the course, we will be spending lots of time in the water, upside down and swimming come prepared for this.
We will use white water kayaks for the duration of the course, the skills are very transferable, and we don’t want to bash your nice race boats on the rocks.
Please inform us of the items you need us to supply before the start of your course and the sizes. This saves us bring heaps of gear out to the pool on the first day.
Compulsory Gear:
Thermal Polypro or woollen shirt
Fleece jersey or second polypro shirt
Woollen or Polypro socks
Pair of running shoes (these will get wet)
Towel
Spare change of clothes
Drink bottle
Lunch and snacks
Sunscreen
Any medications you take
Pool Kit
Togs + a thermal or rash top
A nose Plug and or goggles are optional but can make the learning experience much more pleasant.
Optional Gear:
Cap
Beanie
Thermal leggings (highly recommended on cooler days)
Thermos
Gear We Will Supply:
Helmet
Windbreaker jacket
Wetsuit
Personal Flotation Device (Life jacket)
White water kayak
Paddle
Safety equipment related to kayaking e.g. throw bag, pin kit, first aid kit, split paddle, bothy etc…
Gear We Can Supply on Request:
Thermal top or leggings
Fleece Top
Beanie
We are registered as an Adventure Activity Operator (AAO) with WorkSafe NZ. The Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016 established a safety audit and registration process. The regulations aim to enhance professionalism and ensure consistent good practices across the sector.
Get in Touch
Peel Forest Outdoor Centre
1222 Peel Forest Road, RD22, Geraldine, South Canterbury, New Zealand
Call us: 03 696 3832
Linkedin: peel-forest-outdoor-centre
YouTube: Peel Forest Outdoor
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