Course Contents*

Day 1 (6 hours)

The first day of the course is meant to get you familiar with the basics of the sport. You will be taught and made to practice the following skills in a section of a Manchanabelle Lake (flatwater). 

  • Kayaking safety protocols
  • Swimming in the river
  • Gear familiarity and boat control 
  • Basic paddling strokes, forward, backward, side and turn strokes
  • Wet Exit and T rescue technique

 

Trip Itinerary 

  • Depart Bangalore 6:30AM on Saturday May 17th
  • 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 trip is Rs. 4,750 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

 

*Instructions during course provided by our senior course instructor Naveen