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Beginner's Kayak School   (print)

     

Beginner Kayak School Information

 

 

Whitewater Training is a river based specialty training center.  We offer Beginner Kayak Schools just 100 km away from Johannesburg on the Vaal River in Parys in the Free State .  The Beginner Kayak School is perfect for anyone who wants to start whitewater kayaking/ paddling.  

 

All equipment needed for the Beginner Kayak School is included in the price.   We also provide you with a beautiful camping spot (with hot showers and electricity) on the tranquil banks of the Vaal River You need to bring a tent, snooze gear, drinks & food, sunscreen and clothes. 

 

 

The course starts at 8am on the Saturday morning and ends approximately 4pm on the Sunday afternoon.  The main focus of the Beginner Kayak School is to have as much fun as possible! 

 

 

On the Saturday we teach our students the basics in the boat; on the water and proper paddling technique; concentrating on the Eskimo Roll. This course is designed to give you a good grounding to become a competent paddler, aware of the important characteristics of the river and your kayak. 

 

 

The Sunday of the Beginner Kayak School is an instructional paddle down a stretch of the Vaal River with grade 1 – 3 rapids. The grade 3 rapids are all portage-able and you don’t have to do anything that you are not comfortable with.  All of our instructors are APA registered and almost over qualified to teach.  To learn how to kayak will bring you closer to the fauna and flora in, on and around the river. Have a look at the calendar. Date's can also be arranged with us just contact us if you want to book a weekend 

 

 


 
Venues for Beginner Kayak Schools
Courses can be arranged on various rivers around Southern Africa . Our standard Beginner Kayak School is run on the Vaal River in Parys.

 

 

 

Cost of Beginner Kayak School on the Vaal River

 

 

·         R880.00 per person with all equipment (pfd (lifejacket), helmet, boat, paddle, spray deck) and accommodation included. This is the price for the dates on our calendar 

 

·         R1080.00 per person for a specialized two person Beginner Kayak School , if you want dates other than those on the calendar 

 

·         R1280.00 for an individual Beginner Kayak School  

 

·         Group discounts available on request.                                                                                                          

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Not included in the Beginner Kayak School                                                                            

 

  • Catering                                                                                                                             

     

  • Camping for any night other than the Saturday.                                                                                                    

     

 

 

Whitewater Training can arrange accommodation at the Vaal prior to any course.                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                  

 

We always have specials on river and outdoor equipment for our students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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