We offer training and Grade 2 certification for those interested in kayaking and multi-sport races. Obtaining the Grade 2 Certification is compulsory for participating in the Kathmandu Coast to Coast multi sport race.
We’ve broken our training down into 3 stages to set you up for success when tackling the kayak session of Coast to Coast:
Stage 1: Grade 2 Preparation
This half day Introduction to Kayaking is designed to prepare you for what to expect on the Grade 2 Certificate Course. It will get you working on your skills and aims to get you comfortable in the water.
Click here for our Grade 2 Prep – Information Pack
Info
- Length: 4 hours
- Equipment: Gear included
- Location: Wanaka
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $199pp
Dates
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- Saturday 6th March 2021 (12.30- 17:00)
- Sunday 21 March 2021 (09:00 – 13:00)
- Saturday 10th April 2021 (12:30 – 17:00)
Grade 2 Preparation BOOK HERE
Stage 2: Grade 2 Certification Course
We take you from the flat water to moving water, all the way to your Grade 2 assessment in 4 days. Our experienced instructors are there to answer your questions and support you along the way. After completing this course, we also invite you to join us on a run of the Waimak before Coast to Coast.
Click here for our Grade 2 Certification: Information Pack
Info
- Length: 4 days
- Equipment: Gear included
- Location: Clutha River and Hawea River (Wanaka)
- Experience Level: Beginner
- Cost: $950pp
Dates
Autumn
- Thursday 1st to Sunday 5th April
- Split Session:
- 1. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April
- 2. Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April
Spring
- Split session:
- 1. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September
- 2. Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th September
- Thursday 7th to Sunday 10th October
- Split session
- 1. Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th October
- 2. Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st October
- Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th November
Grade 2 Certification Course – BOOK HERE
Stage 3: Run the Waimak & group river runs
Run the Waimakariri
We will be putting up 2021 dates here to run the Waimakariri in October/November 2021 to get you familiar with the course before Coast to Coast. You must have your Grade 2 certificate to join this trip.
- Cost: TBC
- Dates: TBC
Group river runs
We will be running half day trips to practise skills and technique. We will run 1 per month with our experienced instructors for those who have their Grade 2 certificate. We recommend you use your own gear for these instructional sessions.
- Length: 4hours
- Equipment: Bring your own (can be hired upon request)
- Location: Clutha and Hawea River
- Experience level: Grade 2 certified or above
- Cost: $199
- Dates:
- Sunday 11th April (9am – 1pm)
- Saturday 1st May (9am -1pm)
- June/July/Aug off
- Saturday 4th Sept (9am – 1pm)
- Sunday 3rd October (9am – 1pm)
- To book on to a Group River Run CLICK HERE