COURSE INFORMATION 

This course for paddlers who have successfully completed the LTK and/or the LTR-Into courses and is designed to take them to next level of progression.  The focus of this course will be on learning the river-roll and other two most important aspects of river running, i.e ferry-glides and playing with eddies. The basic idea is to get our students comfortable on all aspects moving water along including being upside down and breathing under water :).  

This course will be held in the pristine river sections of Iruvanjhipuza and Chalipuzha in Calicut district of Kerala.

DAY 1 (6 HOURS)

In this session you will be taught to negotiate currents and we will introduce you to handling your kayak in moving water. You will be taught the different white water kayaking skills that are essential to maneuver the kayak down the river. 

The last 3 hours of this session we will guide you down a class II river section where you will have  an opportunity to test your newly acquired paddling skills. While kayaking down this section you will experience the true beauty of a wild jungle river, breathtaking views of the gorge along with the taste of adrenaline rush that is part and parcel of white water kayaking. 

DAY 2 (6 HOURS)

In this session you will be taught to negotiate currents and we will introduce you to handling your kayak in moving water. You will be taught the different white water kayaking skills that are essential to maneuver the kayak down the river.  We intend to cover the following

  • River Reading (understanding of downstream and upstream Vs)
  • Peeling In and Out of eddies
  • The art of ferry gliding (Using the downstream current to cross from one side of the river to another)

The second half of the day we will guide you down a slightly longer and harder section than the one that you ran on the day before.   On the way down you will be made to practice all the river running skills such as eddy hopping, peel outs, ferry etc. We show you how to negotiate big waves and "punch" holes  and we will end the day by trying to surf and play on some nice waves on the river. 

TRIP ITINERARY (SAMPLE, EX-BANGALORE)

  • Arrive at Thushara International Hotel, Kodencherry by Saturday July 2nd by 8:00 AM
  • Session 1 on the river at 10:30 AM- 5:00 PM
  • Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
  • Session 2 on the river at 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
  • Depart for Bangalore at 4:30 PM.

COST : RS. 5000/PERSON.

Break-up of the cost

  • Kayak + Equipment ( Spray Deck + PFD + Helmet + Paddle) rental for two days.

*Food, Accommodation and Local Transport charged as per actuals.  Please get in touch with us if you want us to arrange the transport. 

PLEASE NOTE (IMPORTANT)

  • Kayaking is an extremely instructor intensive activity and therefore to ensure safety of the participants we have a small ratio of only 3/4 students per instructors
  • Our Students are given the top quality equipment which has been certified for use on any grade of whitewater.
  • Our courses are based on the syllabus as prescribed by the ACA (American Canoe Association)
  • Transport to and from the city can be arranged upon request at an extra cost

WHAT TO BRING ?

  • A change of clothes to get wet in
  • Water resistant shoes or sandals (Very important). Absolutely no slip-ons or floaters (Very important). The Sandals/shoes that you bring should not come off easily when swimming or floating in the rapids.
  • Sun Screen
  • Medicines for any existing ailments of allergies 
  • Sleeping bags (optional, if you don't like using hotel bed sheets)

 

COURSE REGISTRATION

1. Complete the registration form & waiver  : http://goodwave.in/waiver

2. Use the following button to make the payment. If this payment method doesn't work for you please transfer the amount of Rs. 5000 to bank account details mentioned in poin

Note that Goodwave Adventures is a brand that is owned by Madras Fun Tools (www.madrasfuntools.com). Also if you use this option to make the payment, please do not forget to "release" the payment from the payumoney interface.

OR

2. Transfer the course fee to the following bank account:

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