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Sea Kayaking Skills Course
Are you keen to explore the stunning rivers, estuaries and shores of New Zealand?
Then our sea kayak skills course is for you. Designed to give you the confidence and understanding to control a sea kayak so you can be safe on the water whilst having fun is what it's all about.
A packed 2 days with a session in the pool doing confidence routines and rescue, then time out in the harbour gaining paddle technique and skills followed by trip planning, navigation and a 10km trip. It all happens here!
Sea Kayaks, paddles and safety equipment supplied or bring your own if preferred (call for advice to check kayak is suitable for the course).
$395pp Price currently includes first years FREE membership to the BOP Kayak Club BOP too! Come join in the fun.
Please note this course does not cover Kayak Rolling. In order to kayak roll successfully it is preferable that you have some kayaking experience beforehand.This is taught as a separate course over 4 evenings. See below for details and costs. |
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Sea Kayak Skills Course Dates |
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14th / 15th |
25th / 26th |
31st March / 1st April |
28th / 29th |
12th / 13th |
Run if demand |
Run if demand |
Run if demand |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
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White Water Kayaking Skills Course
So you want to try a bit of kayaking on white water?
This is a full 2 day course designed to build your technique and confidence on moving water ensuring you achieve more than you expected on a grade 2 river. Suitable for beginners and intermediates, this course will get you wet!
Learn: *Confidence in capsize
*Boat re-entry
*X or T Rescues, Self Rescues
*Paddle techniques & boat control
*Reading water
*Hazard awareness
*Tackling rapids
We provide modern white water kayaks, paddles and safety equipment or bring your own if preferred (call for advice to check kayak is suitable for the course).
$395pp Price currently includes first years FREE membership to the BOP Kayak Club too!
Please note this course does not cover Kayak Rolling. In order to kayak roll successfully it is preferable that you have some kayaking experience beforehand.This is taught as a separate course over 4 evenings. See below for details and costs. |
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White Water Skills Course Dates |
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17th / 18th |
14th / 15th |
19th / 20th |
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7th / 8th |
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1st/2nd
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3rd / 4th |
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Multisport Training &
Grade 2 Assessment for Coast to Coast
Ever dreamed of competing in a multisport event? Don't think you can't achieve it at any age - we're here to get you started - on your kayaking at least!
If you're wanting to train and achieve your Grade 2 certificate for the Coast to Coast or other events then consider our Multisport Weekends.
Based over 2 weekends we will cover all the skills you need to be comfortable, safe and in control on a grade 2 rivers.
An additional 3rd weekend can be arranged for those wanting to perfect their techniques and skills to improve timings.
Learn: *Confidence in capsize
*Boat re-entry
*Rescues & Self Rescues
*Correct Paddle techniques & boat control
*Reading water & taking the fastest lines
*Hazard awareness
*Tackling rapids
White water kayaks and plastic sea kayaks are used for Weekend 1 so you get the correct foundations for boat control. Weekend 2 - training & assessment - you may use our sea kayaks or your own multisport kayak if your prefer.
$395pp per weekend
Price currently includes first years FREE membership to the BOP Kayak Club BOP too!
On completion of the course you may attend our free (unless stated) whitewater club trips to develop your skills further. Great for those needing to spend time on the grade 2 water before the big race!
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18th/19th
Training Weekend 1 |
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19th/20th
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7th/8th
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1st/2nd
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29th/30th
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10th/11th Training Weekend 1 |
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3rd/4th
Training & Assessment Weekend 2 |
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23rd/24th
Training & Assessment Weekend 2 |
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18th/19th
Training & Assessment Weekend 2 |
22nd/23rd
Training & Assessment
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27th/28th
Training & Assessment Weekend 2 |
24th/25th Training & Assessment Weekend 2 |
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Kayak Rolling
Learning to kayak roll is easy and fun when you are taught the correct technique. A great way to build confidence for any form of sit in kayaking. Approached according to your ability level these session are ideal if you are starting to roll from scratch or wish to develop other rolling techniques or develop your skill in a different kayak.
These courses are run during the winter period, in heated pool over four evenings with expert tuition from our highly qualified coaches.
$200pp for 4 sessions
Cost includes all 4 sessions, kayaks and equipment.
NB Cost excludes pool admission
Adults $7.50 per session
Children $3.50 per session
$10 Club members standard drop in fees for practice |
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Kayak Rolling Course Dates - Tuesday Evenings |
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27th |
10th 17th 24th April
1st May |
8th
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22nd
29th |
TBC |
TBC |
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Successful Surfing
Fed up getting thrown out of your kayak in the surf?
We'll show you how to come in through the surf the right way up by developing your skills and confidence, whether you're a sea kayaker, kayak fisherman or just wanting to learn how to have fun in the surf.This is a tiring but great 1/2 day course that you wish you'd attended earlier!
Learn:
* Water & Surf Reading
* How to set up
* Beach launching
* Support Strokes
* Steering
* Edging
* Timings
* Beach landings
$99pp |
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Kayak surfing course will commence again in Sept/Oct |
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First Aid Course
Run over 2 evenings from 6pm-10pm. Essential for those of you involved in any form of kayaking.
$145pp
$85pp for Refresher Course for those with a certficate that is younger than 2 years old
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Safety & Rescue Evening
Tuesday 5th June - an evening session covering aspects of safety & rescue in the warmth of a heated swimming pool.
$20pp fo club members
$40pp for non members
Suitable for sea kayakers and white water kayakers.
Limited places book asap. |
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NB All courses are dependant on the numbers attending and suitable conditions for the type of course and abilities of those attending. |
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Call 07 574 7415 for furthers details and a booking form |
