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From beginner to experienced, Waimarino is able to cater for you.
Kayak fishing, sea kayaking, white-water, or general safety; the skills you learn will provide enjoyment and safety.
Bookings essential. |
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| Entries and exits with basic paddle strokes. Correct outfitting and preparation of kayak. Based at Waimarino. A perfect start to anyone wanting to get into kayaking. |
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Duration |
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2 Hours |
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$90 |
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Basic Skills |
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Refinement of basic paddling strokes. Advanced strokes, capsize crisis, self & deep water rescues. Turning technique and braces. |
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| Introduction to White-Water |
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Full day on the white water in short boats. Learn how to read, run and enjoy the rapids, understand currents and paddle safely. Previous basic skills course required. |
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| Sea Kayak Course |
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Great way to safely get into sea kayaking. Master beach landings, surfing, and basic weather reading skills. Previous basic skills course required. |
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Duration |
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Cost |
| Basic Skills |
1 Day |
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$150 |
| Introduction to White-Water |
1 Day |
4 |
$150 |
| Sea Kayak Course |
1 Day |
4 |
$150 |
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If it’s a grade two certification that you require then this is the course for you. This comprehensive course teaches everything from tying your kayak on safely to navigating grade two rapids.
The course is broken into two blocks the first being a flat water day at Waimarino teaching all the basics and the second being a weekend trip to a local grade two river were you will be taught and assessed everything required to gain your grade two certification.
Courses run in September, October, November, December numbers permitting.
Please click on this link  to download more details of the course
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Based in our warm pool on-site at Waimarino. Rolling success guaranteed. Whether to learn a new skill or to improve present rolling technique, we can help. Ratio: 1:1 |
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Duration |
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Cost |
1 Hour |
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$75 |
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| Whether it be forward paddling, bracing, sweeping, wing paddle technique, deep water rescues, general technique, etc. Ratio 1:1 |
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Duration |
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Cost |
1 Hour |
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$65 |
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Enjoy socially, for fitness or become one of NZ’s most successful kayakers. |
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Min No. |
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| Beginners |
10 |
Monday and Wednesday |
4:00 -
5:00 p.m. |
$150 per term or
$20 per session
$170 incl. transport |
| Intermediate |
Limited Numbers |
Tuesday and Thursday |
4:00 -
5:00 p.m. |
| Advanced |
Limited Numbers |
Monday to Thursday |
7:00 -
8:00 a.m. |
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Established in 1975, Waimarino has introduced 1000’s of students to the impeccable safe experience that is Waimarino. Primary schools enjoy the safety, intermediates love the experience, secondary school students enjoy the challenge and tertiary students enjoy the learning outcomes from the outdoors. |
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Our primary and intermediate packages ensure ease of use by the teachers, students and parent help alike. Whether participating for one day or involved in one of our multiday programmes, we offer a one stop booking service. Click here for an Education Outside The Classroom information pack (including RAMS).
Tertiary groups domestically and internationally enjoy our programmes all year round. With accreditation in Green Globe 21 you can be guaranteed of a reliable quality service. Contact us with requirements for your group by clicking here. |
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