Kajak Grundkurs Level 2

In the Beginners Course Level 2, you will apply and practice the basics on a river with a medium level of difficulty. The course begins with a review of the techniques you learned in the Beginners Course, and then we accelerate the learning process! You'll practice ferry glides until you can cross smoothly over the current, and navigate eddies as if your boat were on rails. The Beginners Course Level 2 serves as an introduction to our Advanced 1 Course and is the perfect preparation for it. The goal of this course is to reinforce your foundational skills and gain valuable experience on the river.

The advanced courses take place in Tyrol, Corsica and Slovenia.

Course Content

• Theoretical repetition of the basics: use of materials, current theory, correct eddy moves in the water
• Repeating and practicing the individual paddle strokes
• Deepen breaking in and out skills
• Expand dynamic movement using weight positioning and upper body rotation
• Use the current: Edge correctly and build up pressure on the paddle blade!
• Moving the kayak using weight, upper body rotation and the right edge

Exercises

• Ferry gliding across different currents
• Eddying technique using forward stroke and draw stroke
• Combined maneuvers in eddies and currents

Prerequisites

• Be able to swim confidently
• Be in overall good health
• Completed our Beginners Course Level 1 or have sufficient experience in whitewater kayaking
• Be at least 14 years old

Goals

• Consolidate and deepen the basics
• Be able to paddle easy river sections independently