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About this trip
This course starts with the basic techniques of whitewater kayaking and builds on those techniques with lots of on-river time. More advanced techniques are introduced each day as your confidence in whitewater increases. By the end of the course you should be ready to read and run grade III rapids under the supervision of more experienced paddlers!
What to Bring
- Swimsuit/shorts, T-shirt, tennis shoes/river sandals
- Sunglasses (with retention strap), baseball cap
- Sunscreen, insect repellent
- Towel, dry change of clothes
What’s included
- Certified Instructor
- All Kayaking Gear
- Transportation in Tena
- Riverside LunchVegetarian and vegan options
- Celebratory Drinks
What’s not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Accommodattion in Tena
Available Packages
Itinerary
Program Day 1: Meet in Tena. The morning will be spent learning basic paddling techniques and safety procedures. Lunch. In the afternoon we will practice balance and edging techniques. Discussion of river reading.
Day 2: The emphasis today will be on moving into, out of and across the current and practicing techniques learned on Day 1. Lunch. Introduction to Eskimo roll.
Day 3: Practice Eskimo roll. Rapid running. Emphasis on balance and edging techniques.
Day 4: This day will be spent running lots of rapids to bring all your newly learned skills together. Emphasis will be on perfecting technique, reading whitewater and river running skills. And of course having loads of BIG fun!