What can a Quick Start course provide me?
Kayakojacko are a professional coaching service so you can expect first rate and up to date coaching methods. Each of the following units provide a clear set of progressive activities to maximise your learning opportunity. The list is by no means exhaustive.
Unit 1 - Fundamental Boat Control
- Introduction to Equipment
- Warm-up Exercises
- Manual Handling
- Capsize Drills
- Paddling Skills
- Session Debrief
- Summary of the Days Activities
- Safety Awareness re-cape
Unit 2 – River Journeying
- Explore a local river whilst learning about safety awareness.
- Opportunity to acquire a BCU Star Award.
- Session Debrief - Summary of the Session Activities
Unit 3 – Rolling Session
- Explanation of the kayak roll and it’s uses
- Warm Up Exercises
- Rolling Practice
- Progressive exercises for body rotation.
- Exercises to improve paddle dexterity.
- Water Confidence Exercises.
- Session Debrief
- Summary of the Session Activities
What level of ability do I need to be?
No previous experience needed, but a good level of general fitness is required. You should also be reasonably fit. If you would like any further information or to check your suitability for this course, please call our office on: +44 (0)845 0948276 or use our Contact/Booking Service and one of our team will get back to you.
