White Water Paddling, Advanced Course.
This course is for those who have completed our white water paddling course, level 2. White water paddling course, level 3 will give you experiences that will enable you to tackle more challenging rapids with greater precision. With the help of our instructors, you will dare to push yourselves and grow as paddlers.
We challenge ourselves in the rapids, take on more difficult lines, and build on what you have learned in the white water paddling course, level 2. During level 3, we learn to use the structures in the rapids to our advantage and practice crossing boils and drops with boof strokes. The eddies we practice in become smaller, and the margins become narrower. Being able to get into small eddies is crucial in harder rapids, and we spend a lot of time training for precision. In addition to paddling in more advanced rapids, we focus a lot on technique where we control the kayak with precision while propelling it forward.
This course also places great emphasis on the Eskimo roll, which is necessary to master at this level of white water paddling. We also practice knots, rope work, and Z-drag (3-1 system), communication signals in the rapids, and what should be included in a first aid kit.
We take a maximum of five people on the course to ensure everyone receives personal coaching.
Day one
- Welcome and introduction
- Review of knots, rope work, and Z-drag
- Review of first aid kit
- Eskimo roll in moving water
- Practice active eddy turns and precision
- Lunch
- We go through signals in the rapids and how to communicate over distances
- Paddling class 3 / +3 rapids
- We read water in more difficult rapids and find our own lines
- Paddling in boils and using structures to our advantage
- “After paddle” with wood-fired sauna, hot tub, and jacuzzi
Day two
- Paddling class 3 / +3 rapids
- Practice active but energy-saving paddling
- Getting in and out of smaller eddies with precision
- Surf waves and smaller boils
- Lunch
- We practice boof strokes over boils and drops
- Paddling and “play” in class 3 / +3 rapids
- Course summary and refreshments
NOTE! The course structure may vary depending on the condition of the rapids, the participants’ level of knowledge, and plans for the return trip on day 2. The instructor will go through all of this during the introduction on day 1.
Included
- Two nights accommodation (hostel standard)
- White water kayak
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Experienced instructor
- Sauna, hot tub, and jacuzzi
- Lunch at a restaurant both days
- Grill
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Discount in the Kajaktiv store
What to bring
- Sleeping bag or sheets and pillow and pillowcase (if you stay overnight)
- Swimwear and towel
- Thermal top/bottoms. Preferably multiple tops
- Neoprene shoes, sneakers, or sports sandals
- Neoprene gloves (can be nice if it’s cold, spring and autumn)
- Straps for glasses or extra contact lenses
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Breakfast, dinner, etc
Note: You get a 20% discount on neoprene shoes, gloves, and hats in our store.
Times
Unless otherwise agreed, the course starts at 09:00 on day one and ends around 17:00 on day two. The times are also stated in the booking confirmation you receive when booking. Since two nights of accommodation are included, you are welcome to arrive the day before the course starts for overnight stay.
For whom?
This course is for those who have completed our white water paddling course, level 2 and who want to take their white water paddling to the next level. You should be able to swim. We usually have an age limit of 14 years in the company of a guardian up to 18 years. If there are younger people under 14 years who wish to participate in the course, you can contact us.
We take a maximum of five people on the course to ensure everyone receives personal coaching.
About our instructors
Our instructors all have extensive experience and stay up to date with the latest in education, first aid, and safety. But perhaps most importantly, their enthusiasm for white water paddling and the ability to introduce others to this world. Some of our instructors started their paddling careers here with us many years ago. Maybe it will be the same for you.
