From this we can look at your technique constructively and develop and improve it as we go. Enjoy an easy paddle on the beautiful Taieri river or challenge yourself in the rapids. Learn with a qualified professional and start paddling with good safe habits. This course starts in a warm pool and leads you easily into open and moving whitewater. Its fun, exciting and the best way to learn correct technique so you can be confident when you go paddling with friends.
Many people paddle unaware of potential dangers.
Do not wait until it is too late. Examples of course topic covered are river rescue skills competencies, personal skill competencies and adaptations, entrapments, rope management, team management and communication. We can correct your technique, teach you how to roll, improve your strokes and help you through the transition from flat to whitewater. The ocean and inner harbours can be wild places. Our course offers you the chance to learn about topics in navigation, meteorology, equipment, rescue techniques, paddling techniques, ocean paddling and negotiating surf.