ABOUT THE TRIP

Float along the wild and scenic section of the Cauvery river,  relax around a camp-fire on a river beach and get ready to battle some thundering rapids. This is one trip that you will never forget. It's going to be big, it's going to be fun and you are going to get wet ! So If you think you have what it takes, read on and sign up !

TRIP LEVEL : WHITEWATER CLASS II - III

PREREQUISITES 

  • Ability to swim 25-50 meters unassisted with a PFD 
  • Must have successfully completed LTR (Level 2) or Advanced White-water technique
  • A working river roll or be confident about t-rescue on the rapids. 
  • The will to go out there and shred-it ! 

TRIP ITINERARY

DAY 1.

We depart from Bangalore around 6:30 AM in the morning after loading-up our kayaks and gear. It's a 4 hour drive to the put-in, we will cross the eastern ghat elephant sanctuary along the way. We will arrive at our put-in by noon and immediately get into our boats. There is an easy class II rapid right at our put-in and a long flat section just after.  

We will begin by paddling upstream for about 4 kms. Yes, you read it right, upstream paddling for 4 kms. Any kayaker will tell you that paddling upstream is a true test of your technical skills. Upstream paddling requires one to ferry and eddy-hop from one side of the river to another while working your way up. All the river running skills that you have learnt so far will be put to the test. The goal of the day is to reach  two amazing Class III rapids on which we will spend the next 3 hours training. Portaging these rapids will be an option for those who think they are not upto it. 

Camping on the cauvery

DAY 2. 

We start the day really early and plan to be on the water by 9AM. We pack up all our gear and tents and load them into the taxi's while we get ready for the long 25km run down this wild & scenic section. We will encounter about 8 rapids along the way with a lot of flat water between the rapids. These long flat water sections gives the opportunity to work on our forward paddling techniques, this is something that is really important for one's progression towards becoming a solid white-water kayaker.  

This section is also one of the last untouched sections on the Cauvery and if you are lucky you might encounter some wildlife on the banks of the river along with a countless species of birds. 

WHAT TO CARRY 

  • Sleeping bags 
  • Flash lights 
  • Mosquito repellent and sun screen 
  • Water bottles, Gatorade, snacks etc
  • Change of clothes 
  • A waterproof bag, atleast 20 lts. (Let us know if you want us to arrange one for you)
  • Toilet paper 
  • Matches or lighter 
  • Personal medication 

COSTS 

The per-person costs for the trip are Rs. 9000 and this includes all the rental for the kayaking equipment and the instruction costs. If you possess your own gear then the costs are Rs. 4000. 

We will be arranging the tents, taxis and food & water supplies. The costs for the these will be shared equally among the group. 

COURSE REGISTRATION

1. Complete the registration form : http://goodwave.in/course-registration/

2. Read and acknowledge the Goodwave liability waiver form : http://goodwave.in/waiver

3. Use the following button to make the payment. We accept all Indian credit and debit cards.  Payment via netbanking is also possible, 

If this payment method doesn't work for you please transfer the amount of Rs. 9000 to bank account details mentioned in point 4.  Note that Goodwave Adventures is a brand that is owned by Madras Fun Tools (www.madrasfuntools.com)

Name           :    MADRAS FUN TOOLS
A/C No         :    50200001237197
Branch         :    BESANT NAGAR, Chennai
IFSC Code   :   HDFC0000010
Beneficiary bank swift code     - HDFCINBBCHE

Goodwave Adventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Madras Fun Tools (www.madrasfuntools.in), India’s only online store dedicated to paddle sports. 

CANCELLATION FEE

  • 100 % refund between 7 days prior to the course date
  • 50% refund or 100% credit between 2-7 days prior to the course date
  • No refund or 50% credit between 0-48 hrs prior to the course date