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This very enjoyable half-day course is ideal for those who want to try paddling to find out if they like the activity before investing in tuition or equipment etc. On sheltered flat water in a series of easy lessons we will teach you the basics of how to use items of paddling equipment, safe entry and exit of your craft, forward paddling, some easy turning strokes, and essential balance and safety skills. All equipment provided. The emphasis is on an enjoyable paddling experience using easy to paddle craft rather than detailed tuition.
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This full day course is our most popular paddling course. It provides a comprehensive set of basic paddling skills suited to paddling any type of kayak. Whether you plan to do easy touring, tackle the Avon Descent, or go on to learn advanced skills such as whitewater or sea kayaking, this is the place to start.
In a series of structured lessons we will teach you the essential skills of using the equipment, the correct method of forward paddling with emphasis on avoiding strain injuries, many useful turning and support strokes, and a range of self and mutual rescue and safety skills. The course is an enjoyable and demanding day that will set you up with the foundation skills for whatever type of paddling you plan to do in the future. Equipment is supplied and courses are run regularly each month.
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Our Advanced Skills course is for those who have completed the Initial Skills course, and now want to learn the more technical strokes and skills required for paddling shorter kayaks typically used in whitewater. The course is a flat water course, and is normally undertaken by those who own suitable craft, although we can supply equipment if required. In it, we cover the more technical kayak skills, stroke combinations and advanced bracing skills that are the essential skills of the whitewater paddler. This course should be completed before going on to undertake the Introduction to Whitewater course.
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These regular half day courses are for those who have purchased a Ski. It is particularly aimed at users of plastic CTR and racing ski's who want a sound technique and a good set of basic paddling skills.
The course may be booked directly with Spirit Paddle Sports on 9445 3447 |
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Our bracing and rolling course is designed to meet the needs of different groups of paddlers, and is typically customised to suit their needs. It is suitable for those who have been paddling for some time, and want to improve on or add these skills. It is suited to those who have completed either courses 2 or 3 above, and now want to learn to roll.
In a morning or afternoon session, we will ensure you have sound bracing skills and have grasped the fundamentals of rolling to enable you to practice these skills following the course. River or pool sessions arranged according to the season.
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Please call to discuss on Mob: 0411 885 052 |
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We are often requested to provide personalised tuition and assessment by paddlers seeking to learn or improve a particular aspect of their paddling or adapt the skills they have to a particular type of paddle craft. We are happy to provide individual sessions tailored to your needs.
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Please call to discuss on Mob: 0411 885 052 |
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Paddling Canadian Canoes is very enjoyable but can be challenging to learn the co-ordination involved by both paddlers. Skills divide into the basics required for easy flatwater paddling, and the more technical skills required by those planning more adventurous river paddling or going on to guide or instructor qualifications. Courses structured and costed according to requirements and group size.
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Please call to discuss on Mob: 0411 885 052 |
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Any client who has completed any of our flatwater courses or more advanced training is also welcome to join our weekly paddling sessions Free of charge.
Our usual meeting is on Tuesday evenings at Peppermint Grove (where the majority of our flatwater courses are conducted), starting around 4.30 pm and finishing by 7.00 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to try different craft, practice the skills you have been taught, or enjoy a paddle on some of the very scenic sections of the Swan River.
We don't run classes on Tuesday evenings, but our instructors are more than happy to look at how your skills are progressing and provide useful feedback. We bring a trailer load of craft and you are welcome to paddle any boat that suits you, or bring along your own boat.
If you are planning to come along, we suggest you call or email us before close of business on a Monday to confirm that we will be in attendance.
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