3 – days whitewater kayaking courses

The trainings takes place under the watchful eye of whitewater kayaking instructors, sportsmans, polish representatives at the Championships and the Olympian from Athens and Beijing – Paweł Sarna. The goal of the course is to familiarize yourself with the basic techniques of kayaking mountain rivers in scale of difficulty WW1 / WW2, familiarize yourself with the terminology used in mountain kayaking, acquire basic knowledge about rescue and safety in the water. After 3 days spenting on the water, participant  acquires knowledge and skills allowing for further training on mountain rivers in scale of dificulty to WW3. The activities are conducted in small groups, where the instructor have maximum of 6 participants. We make every effort to ensure that the trainings we organize give the best result and maximum safety.

Price includes:

• 12 hours of whitewater kayaking lessons (for 1 person),
• The care of experienced whitewater kayaking instructors,
• Professional equipment: 1-person kayak, paddle, waistcoat, helmet, spraydeck,
• Protective clothes: neoprene wetsuit, neoprene shoes, waterproof jacket,
• Entrance ticket to the Pieniny National Park,
• Transfer to individual sections of the route.

The price don’t include:

• Accommodation (extra fee accommodation in our “Wietrznice” Sports and Recreation Center” – from PLN 35 / night),
• Drive to the place where the course starts.

How to prepare:

• Take thermoactive clothing or lycra, T-shirt, gaiters, underwear, socks, towel (you should take on cold days hat and warm clothes to wear after activities),
• To replenish energy you can take: tea, coffee, candy bar, fruit mousse in sachets, water,
• You can take a cycling gloves or gloves at the gym.

Timetable - level I

On the first activities you will learn everything about the equipment that you will using during the course. The next step will be discussion about the rules for safe kayaking on the river. You will learn how to recognize various phenomena occurring on whitewater rivers, how to recognize danger and how to behave during e.g. a dump truck kayak or the so-called ‘cabin’. The next step will be learning of basic techniques of rowing on still or slow-flowing water. When you master the basics, you will have opportunity to use your knowledge in case of the strong current. The next day, you will be kayaking down the Dunajec stretch, where a lot of rapids will verify your skills. The next day, depending on the water level, we will kayaking on the new section of the river or we will practice on the track.

Timetable - level II

Level 2 of the whitewater kayaking course is directed to everyone who has completed level 1 of the course, or has experience in whitewater kayaking and wants to further improve their skills on whitewater river as well as rescue and protection. The course program include improving and learning new techniques of kayaking on more difficult sections of the river. Learning of rules eskimo roll, hook counters, surfing on the wave, kayak control in a reel, learning to buff, and practicing more advanced rescue and belaying techniques such as a frog.

Meeting place

“Wietrznice” Sports and Recreation Center

Zabrzeż 415a, 33-390 Zabrzeż

Comments

• If the minimum number of participants is not collected, the course may be canceled.
• For groups of minimum 4 people, you can choose an individual training date.
• Choice of section where the course will take place, is depending on the water level on the Dunajec and it can change.

Frequently asked questions

• Do the experienced instructors run the course?

Our team consist of former and active members of the National team, headed by the double Olympic winner Paweł Sarna! They are titled competitors and experienced whitewater conoeist – members of many kayaking trips on the most difficult rivers in Europe, passionate about many sports.

• Do the instructors speak English?

Of course, our instructors speak English.

• Do I need to know some basics of kayaking?

Don’t worry, we’ll teach you everything 🙂

• Is the minimum age of the participant 12 years or can a younger child participate too?

In fact, age doesn’t matter here. Willingness, commitment and overall physical fitness count.