Level 1 - beginners

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Learn the basics of kayaking. How to get on and off the water safely, basic paddling strokes including forwards, backwards and draw strokes and how to manage risks on enclosed flat water.

 

Pre-requisites: None

Length: 5 x 90 minutes

Location: The Barwon River Geelong

Craft: Sit on top kayaks (130 kg weight limit)

Cost: $265

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Upcoming Dates

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Barwon River Geelong:

• Course 1: Five Wednesdays from February 21 - March 20, 5:30 - 7 pm

• Course 2: Five Saturdays from , 9 - 10:30 am 

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Level 2 - improvers

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Take your skills to the next level. Learn how to self rescue in sit on top kayaks, flat water trip skills including risk management and improver paddling strokes.

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Pre-requisites: Beginner kayaking skills

Length: 5 x 90 minutes

Location: The Barwon River Geelong/Corio Bay

Craft: Sit on top kayaks (130 kg weight limit)

Cost: $265

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Upcoming Dates:

• Course 1: Five Saturdays. February 24 - March 23, 11 am - 12:30 pm

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Level 3 - improvers plus

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Transfer your sit on top kayak skills to a sit in kayak. Learn buddy rescues, trip planning and leadership.

 

Pre-requisites: Improver kayaking skills

Length: 5 x 90 minutes

Location: The Barwon River Geelong/Corio Bay + 1 mystery location decided by group

Craft: Sit in kayaks (130 kg weight limit)

Cost: $265

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Upcoming Dates:

• Course 1: February 24 - March 23, 1 - 2:30 pm

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Level 4 - Intermediates

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Learn moving water skills. Including how to use a spray deck, moving water rescues, how to safely cross moving water and moving water kayak strokes.

 

Pre-requisites: Improver + kayaking skills

Length: 5 x 90 minutes

Location: The location will depend on water levels but will be within 30 minutes of Geelong

Craft: Sit in kayaks (130 kg weight limit)

Cost: $265

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Upcoming Dates:

• Course 1: March 3, 10, 17, 24 & April 7, 9 - 10:30 am

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