White Water kayaking course – Georgia

Difficulty Levels

• The condition for participation is general good physical fitness and swimming skills.
• Belonging to a group of advanced level I, II, III based on the participant’s skill.
• The course plan depends on the current conditions on the river and is adequate to the participant’s skills such as:

Level I (no previous experience in white water kayaking)

You have nothing to fear – the course is conducted from basics with maximum safety – there are no age restrictions or special skills required.

Level II (beginner)
Is intended for people who have completed the basic course and have the skills,

• Good kayak control skills on ww2 level.
• Eskimo skill or so-called T-rescue,
• Catch and Peel out of an Eddy
• Ferry kayak,
• Correct paddling technique.
• The group will paddle on sections of difficulty from WW2 + to WW3-WW3 +.
• Personal equipment required: rescue throwing bags, hms carbine, knife, life jacket with chest belt used for rescue.

Level III (intermediate)

• The participant has the skills to completely control the kayak on river level WW2 + WW3
• T-rescue, eskimo roll. The participant has the skills of self-rescue and rescue of people in need of assistance on rivers with a level of difficulty up to WW3. He can assess the risk on the river and has the skill water reading. Learning elements such as buff, choosing the right flow, advanced water rescue techniques on mountain rivers.

Comments

• The organizer reserves the right to change the trip program in case of weather conditions change or other factors independent of the organizer,
• Departure and arrival times are dependent on flight tickets,
• Information on the details of the trip we will send per e-mail.

Accommodations

During the trip we are sleeping in hotels, guesthouses and traditional Georgian houses. There the owners will certainly welcome us with delicious Georgian food and stories about their culture.

Frequently asked questions

• Can a person which has no skills take part in the course?The course is dedicated to people who have basic canoe control skills.

• Do I have to buy a flight ticket myself or is it included in the course price?

  The ticket is not included in the price of the canoeing course, we will inform you about the cost of the flight 2 months before departure. The tickets will be ordered in groups, so you won’t have to look for the flight yourself. Sports luggage is added to the ticket price.

• Can I take my kayak ?
  Of course, you can take your equipment with you, but inform us in advice, please.