Grade 2 Kayak Certificate Course
The Coast to Coast is no small task! Our team knows this, we will drill the skills needed to keep you upright and racing fast and efficiently.
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Introduction
4 Days
Complete your training and Certificate for paddling Grade Two rivers for events such as the Coast to Coast.
Age requirements:
Appropriate for ages 16 and up.
Programme Overview
The programme overview is our typical 4-day Grade 2 Certificate course; however, plans may change due to river flows, weather, group needs etc.
Accommodation
We provide accommodation in our off-grid Cabins at no extra charge for the duration of the course.
What you will need to bring:
You will need to bring your own bedding (sheets, pillows and duvets or sleeping bag) and towels. We provide hand towels, bathmats, tea towels and cloths for cleaning.
The bedrooms are not heated so please make sure you bring enough bedding to keep warm.
Food
You need to bring all your own food and snacks – you will need a packed lunch in a dry bag for all days.
The provided accommodation does not have refrigeration.
Our Guarantee
No stress. Get your certificate within the four-day course or we’ll let you know exactly what needs to be done to pass. We can arrange private instruction at a discounted rate to help you get that bit further – so you don’t need to pay for another identical course.
Please note we require a minimum of 4 people to run this course effectively.
Look at some of our participants in action!
Course Schedule
Day 1
08:30 am – 11:00 am
Pool Session
Meet at local pool
Boat Fitting then Pool Session
Pool session developing:
Water confidence progressions
Rescues
Introduction to rolling
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Lunch and travel to flat water site
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Flat Water Session
Flat water skills session developing:
Paddle strokes
Boat edging and control
Driving your boat
Continue gaining water confidence both above and below the water
4:00 pm
Day ended
Wrap up debrief and explain the plan for the following day based on weather, river flow and ability of group
Day 2
09:00 am – 1:00 pm
Intro to Moving Water
Meet at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre, 1222 Peel Forest Road, Peel Forest 7992
Introduction to moving water including:
River features
Boat control in flow
Rescues on the river
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
River Trip
Short river trip
Day 3
09:00 am – 4:00 pm
River Session
Meet at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre, 1222 Peel Forest Road, Peel Forest 7992
Recap skills from past two days
Stroke recaps and advancement
Rescues on the river
Day 4
09:00 am – 4:00 pm
River Session
Meet at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre, 1222 Peel Forest Road, Peel Forest 7992
Full day on the river putting all the skills into practice
Demonstrate all skills for assessment
Step up into more challenging water
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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