Whitewater Kayak Grade 2 Skills – Condensed course (Ideal for Adventure racers)

$695.00

Designed for those paddlers that seek to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to safely and competently undertake a journey without Guide or  instructor supervision.

This is often a pre-requisite for Adventure races.

October 22-23rd 2025
Most likely will be hosted on the Nymboida river, NSW
Based at Nymboida Camping & Canoe centre
or alternatively on the Upper Boorimbah/Clarence river
Based at the Clarence River Wilderness Lodge
*Location will be confirmed  1 week prior to the event after we have assessed river conditions and recent rainfall

For an official certificate, you will also need to register and complete a form through Paddle Australia

Description

The holder of this qualification has demonstrated the skills and knowledge to personally paddle a Kayak on Grade 2 Whitewater. This is often a prerequisite for Adventure races, like the Coast to Coast in New Zealand.

Designed for those paddlers that seek to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to safely and competently undertake a journey without Guide or  instructor supervision.

Course Duration: Training Course is normally 2 days, Assessment:1 day but we will be squeezing it into 2 longer days

October 22-23rd 2025

Pre requisites: NIL, However to gain the qualification a minimum logbook is required, these requirements can be found in the Assessment Guidelines. Please pay particular attention to the logbook requirements that need to be logged in your Paddlelog

You will also need to register with Paddle NSW

Equipment: Bring your own or a Kayak including Spraydeck, lifejacket, helmet, paddle and dry bag can be hired here

Assessment:

  • Practical: Completed through the training/assessment day
  • Quiz: An online quiz is made available to participants upon registration that needs to be completed prior to the practical program

Included in the cost is $20 Paddle Australia registration fee that provides 3 years membership.

Byo food, paddling and camping gear or accommodation is available nearby

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