Multisport - Auckland

Canoe & Kayak has trained many hundreds of people over the last 10 years to race in the Speight's Coast to Coast and other multisport events.

Many of these people have finished in the top ten of the one day race, as well as many other top place getters in the other divisions. The majority finish with a smile after achieving their own personal goal.

Whether you are planning to win the race or just finish it, the basic rules still apply -

• running the mountain requires fitness
• riding a bike requires fitness
• kayaking requires skills and knowledge

Most people can safely walk or run over a mountain and most can safely ride a bike, but no one can safely paddle a Grade Two river without spending the time to learn and perfect the skills required.  Without the proper training and experience you will end up swimming and that is a very slow and potentially dangerous way to get down the river on race day.

Give us a call and be sure that you will be getting on and off the river on race day with a huge grin.

We award the comprehensive New Zealand Kayak Instructors Grade Two Certificate which is awarded by qualified instructors and proves beyond doubt that your skills and knowledge are up to the challenge of the Speights Coast to Coast. So you know you really are ready to race. Call us and get started the right way.

2011 Grade 2 Training Package

3 weekends river kayaking instruction $1150

A comprehensive package designed to progressively build your kayaking skills to a Grade Two Racing Certificate level.

Weekend One: Introduction to white water, including water confidence, paddling technique, river reading and rescue skills. Kayak and equipment included. This can be held in Auckland or Taupo.

Weekend Two: River reading and white water skills. On this weekend you will run your first grade two river, continuing to build your confidence and skills. Kayak and equipment included.

Weekend Three: River running instruction on the fastest lines, the best path and reviewing all the other skills we have taught you during your first two weekends. Assessment. You will need to have your own kayak and equipment by weekend 3 (or a hire option available).

A comprehensive assessment of your Grade Two river racing skills and knowledge will be carried out in your planned race day kayak. Assessments are held on weekend 3.

Additional Benefits...

Passing the assessment gives you your Grade Two River Certificate, and NZKI 1 Star Certificate (see www.nzki.co.nz).

Regular Additional Coaching Weekends and Support are available

Waimakariri Familiarisation Trips (dates to be announced). Take the stress out of Race Day - run the river with a Canoe & Kayak instructor.  We can also take you over the mountain run if you wish.

Hire of sea kayaks included - pick-up/drop offs from/to Christchurch

$350 per day, 2 days recommended.