3-Day Coast to Coast Course - Waimakariri Gorge Skills

Coast to Coast - Waimakariri Gorge Skills Course

Book now pay later? Use the code TSKBOOKNOW to secure your space with a 30% no-refundable deposit. We will be in touch to organise final payment or payments at a later date.

Who should do this 3-day course?

- Any multisport paddlers looking to improve their river skills on the Waimakariri Gorge (must have already completed a Grade II Certificate course) Course Information

- Weather permitted this course covers the full Coast to Coast 70km river section split into multiple days
- You can complete this course in your own multisport kayak or hire one of ours
- You will be taught by our small highly advanced team of NZOIA qualified instructors
- Travel up into the Gorge with Alpine Jet Thrills Jet Boat on Day Two. This day is invaluable!
- This course is focused on ensuring your personal Coast to Coast success and improving your kayaking skills for race day.

Download everything you need to know here!

NOTE - You must have your Grade II Certificate Course to complete this course.

This 3-day skills course is all about improving your skills and gaining confidence in the Waimakariri Gorge following on from your Grade II Certificate Course. You can expect to make huge improvements in your understanding of river kayaking throughout these three days. This includes paddling bluffs, braid reading, rapid set up and reading, river dynamics and all important race lines!

The structure of this course is like no other. This is the ultimate Coast to Coast skills course, we think it is the most valuable course Topsport offers. Our vast experience teaching paddlers on the river combined with our incredible knowledge and success at the Coast to Coast allows us to offer you 3 days on the river like no other.

By the end of this course you can expect to have a passion for kayaking you never knew you had!

We will cover the following skills throughout the program:

- Boat & Paddle setup
- Gear & Equipment
- Braid reading skills
- Rapid set up and paddling
- Bluff paddling - including running bluffs and cutting them
- Understanding key features in the Gorge
- Race Lines Kayak Hire

If you are travelling from out of town yes you can hire a multisport kayak from us.

to hire a kayak for your course. Travelling Athlete Info

If you are travelling from outside of Christchurch to spend some time with us on the river or over the mountain here is some information to help plan you trip.

Download the info here. Requirements

These requirements are in place for your safety and to ensure we can fit you in one of our boats (if required)

- You MUST be able to swim
- Weigh less than 110kg
- Be shorter than 6'4.
- Reasonable fitness/strength to paddle throughout the course

Please to discuss options if you don’t the fit these requirements.