Course Contents

You are expected to be thorugh with kayaking safety protocols and gear familiarity.

You are expected to be familiar with swimming in the river, boat control, basic paddling strokes, forward, backward, side and turn strokes, self rescue and T rescue technique

  1. Revision of basic strokes
  2. Complex blade movements (works on precision and dexterity)
  3. Combination of different strokes in sequences (explore the variety of approaches that we can bring to a moving water scenario)
  4. Basic principles of slalom will be taught, and you will demonstrate the level of boat control that you have acquired while paddling through some gates (flat water).
  5. Bracing techniques, refining one of the most important moves that a whitewater paddler can learn. Low brace and high brace (executed in a safe shoulder position) take a lot of time be mastered.

 

Trip Itinerary 

  • Depart Bangalore 6:30AM on Sunday, April 13th
  • Arrive at Manchanabelle Lake at 8:30 AM
  • Breakfast
  • 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Session on the lake (1 hr break for lunch)
  • Depart for Bangalore at 6:30 PM after refreshments and appatizers  
  • Arrive in Bangalore by 8:30 PM

Costs

The cost for the AFT course is Rs. 4,500 per person. This includes :

  1. All Meals. 
  2. Transport. Central pick-up and drop-off point in Bangalore
  3. Gear Rental. Kayak, paddle, spray deck, helmet & PFD

 

What to Carry

  • Change of clothes & towel. A quick drying t-shirt along with a pair of shorts for use in the water.
  • Sandals that won't come off if you are swimming
  • Sun-screen
  • Any personal medication
  • If you wish to use sunglasses or spectacles on the river, please make sure that you carry the appropriate retainers so that they don't come off in the water.

 

Trip Requirements

  • Must be above the age of 12
  • Must not suffer from any medical or physical condition that prohibits the participant from partaking in strenuous physical exercise
  • Ability to swim 10 minutes unassisted, with the use of a PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

 

Course Registration

Call +91- 97- 400- 67- 323

 

Paddle Safe and have an Amazing Experience.