Clinics
Wednesday, 09 January 2008

Kayak racing workshops /Training camps, Adventure racers (beginners to advanced)


Beginners , Club paddlers and International paddlers avail of these camps / workshops.  Learn to race your kayak efficently and sucessfully. Learn a fluid forward stroke, using the larger muscles of the body. Learn to read the conditions and the course in order to take the fastest route.
Duration: 2 days
Price: €130


Learn to forward Paddle the champions way.
also
The wing paddle for sea Kayaking
Save energy, Be more economical with your technique. Using flat paddles or wing paddles.A reserve of energy is a safety factor. Surely one of the most important advances in Sea Kayaking since independent Hatches.
Duration: 6 hours
Price: €80

Training for Expeditions (long or short)


Some of the topics covered are:

    * Trip planning - equipment for an expedition
    * Efficient paddling technique
    * Getting fit camping tips
    * Rescues
    * Pick your friends carefully
    * Towing
    * Navigation
    * Communication

We will be doing two trips of at least 6 miles during the week, so a level of competency will be expected.
Duration: 2 days
Price: €130

Coaching


Coaching Tutor courses available for all disciplines. Workshops for coaches who wish to question and maybe improve their coaching techniques.



Sea Kayak / Small Bat - Coastal Navigation, Weather Forecast and Tides and the use of G.P.S.


Don't be lost anymore; at least know where you come from. Plot a course safely and accurately. Our two-day course teaches the use of compasses and charts as well as ready reckoning from a kayak or any small boat. We also explore the tides and how they affect us. We learn how to read forecasts and predict how they will affect the sea conditions.
Duration: 2 days
Price: €130

Rough water and Surf landing / launching weekend


Speaks for itself. Have fun while learning in safety. There is a possibility of getting a little wet.
Some of what is covered is:

Eskimo Rolling clinics

Learn the graceful art of righting a capsized kayak. Learning all the techniques necessary, we go to the pool and get wet but stay warm. We spend two fun-filled intensive hours in the pool. Putting all the techniques together and voila we're rolling.
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Price: €40
Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 July 2008 )