Soča Camp 1

The Soča is one of the most beautiful and technically interesting rivers in Europe. The beautiful color of the water, the countless practice spots and the lush green of the Slovenian forests make the Soča valley a very special vacation destination for kayakers. The Soča and its tributaries have many sections up to the 4th level of difficulty and are therefore very suitable for our courses.

We will set up our base camp at the "Liza" campsite in Bovec.

At this camp we offer an F1, F2, Creek 1 and Play the River course. Please click on one of the courses below to find out more details about the course content and prerequisites.

Learn to move independently and safely on WW II!

In this course, you will gain confidence on class II whitewater. The aim is that at the end of the course you will be able to ride with your friends, even without "better riders", on class II whitewater sections.

The Soča is perfect for practicing in easy white water. At any water level, there are countless switchbacks and the difficulty can be continuously increased. The ideal river for perfecting basic techniques.

Course content
Exercises
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

Repetition of basic techniques on the lake as learned at Beginners Course
Flow theory
Recognizing and using different currents on the river
Expand dynamic movement using weight positioning and upper body rotation.
Eddying technique using forward stroke and draw stroke
Control of the kayak by proper edging and blade pressure
Introduction to belaying with a throwbag (Basic Kit)

Rope ferry across the river (traversing)
Breaking out
Combinations of several sweeping waters or different obstacles
Quick changes of direction
Punching stones

Soča
Koritnica

To be able to take part in Advanced 1 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
have first experience in kayaking, such as after our Beginners Course Level 2.
be at least 14 years old (we also offer youth courses at the Soča).

Consolidate and deepen the basic techniques
Be able to drive independently class II whitewater

WW intensive course including roller training!

Do you feel at home on class II whitewater and would finally like to enter more difficult waters? Or are you already a frequent visitor to class III whitewater but would like to be a bit more confident? Then this is the course for you. We'll show you how much fun more gradients and more water pressure can be if you simply rely on the current and your technique.
In this course, we focus on using the current, estimating lines and navigating tactics in a group, as well as on good technique. The aim of the course is to develop routine in class III whitewater .

The Soča offers us the perfect training ground for this! The labyrinths of white limestone rocks offer countless eddies, baffles and boofs. The clear water almost invites you to try an Eskimo roll every now and then...

Course content
Exercises
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

Flow theory
Recognizing and using different currents on the river
Expand dynamic movement using weight positioning and upper body rotation.
Eddying technique using forward stroke and draw stroke
Control of the kayak by proper edging and blade pressure
Scouting: Assessing dangers, choosing lines
Navigation tactics in the group: communication and safety posts
Boofen

Driving impact cushions
Breaking out
Punching stones
Sweeping water combinations

Soca
Koritnica

To be able to take part in Advanced 2 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
be sure to visit class II whitewater .
be at least 14 years old (we also offer youth courses at the Soča).

Be able to drive independently class III whitewater

Your way to WW IV!

Ride your line with ease and a dry spraydeck! At class IV whitewater you can only hit your line if you work with the flow. That's why at Creek 1 Course we look closely at the flow and use it. We analyze the currents and define exactly which weight shift and which pull on the paddle are necessary to precisely ride your chosen line. At the same time, you will learn how to control boofing, steps and rollers.

We don't miss a single boof on the Soča! The class III whitewater and IV sections of the Soča provide a playground of stones, baffles and eddies. The current is usually very defined, so it's not difficult to get the right pressure on the paddle. And if the boof doesn't work the first time, there are 100 more opportunities downstream.

Course content
Exercises
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

Be aware of movement sequences: upper body posture and paddle use
Analyze complex lines
Timing: precise edge changes and stroke sequences
Boofen
Use flow elements and river obstacles for your own line
Navigation tactics in the group: communication and safety

Driving impact cushions
Boofing over steps and rollers
Turning maneuvers in rollers
Driving sweeping water combinations
Scouting and securing

Soca
Koritnica

To be able to take part in Creek 1 Course , you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
safely class III whitewater (e.g. Untere Ötz, abseiling section of the Soca, Brandenberger Ache: Wiesklamm, Loisach).
master the Whitewater Roll (at least 80% roll-up rate).
be at least 14 years old.

WW IV independently and safely.
Getting pressure on the paddle blade at the crucial moment.
Drive lines precisely.
Finding sensible places to boulder and implementing a sequence of movements with the right timing.

Learn to play with your boat and the water!

The Play the River course is all about playing: get on the river with your Riverrunner and give it your all! Here you will learn how to play your way down the river with tricks and style. Targeted exercises will help you improve your technique, get your tail under water and keep your boat tip in the air! In addition to the different variations of the undercut, we will explain and practise rock splats, rock spins, pirouettes and many other riverrunning techniques in detail.

To take part in the Play the River course, you should already have a good general technique (F2 level or higher) and a roll rate - even in unfavorable conditions - of at least 80%.

Course content
Exercises
Rivers
Prerequisites
Goals

Explanation of the most important terms and material
Tips for fitting your kayak and determining the ideal seating position
Fundamentals of flow theory
Dynamic sweeping with forward stroke and pulling stroke
"Hold" the torque on the boat and learn to use it in the various moves
Expand dynamic movement using weight positioning and upper body rotation.
Use the current: edge correctly and build up pressure on the paddle blade!
Different variants of undercutting
Rocksplats and Rockspins
Candles and pirouettes
Backdeck Roll and much more.

Dynamic sweeping with a dry tip and dry tail
"Hold" torque on the boat over several changes of direction
Undercutting when entering the current
Undercutting when entering the eddy
Positioning the kayak on the stern when crossing waves
Candles in rolls and small steps
Keep the kayak on the stern and on the tip by shifting your weight over a longer period of time
Implement Rocksplat from the drive and from dynamic undercutting
Wavewheels and kickflips over waves and shoulders and much more.

Soca
Koritnica

To take part in the Play the River course, you must

Be able to swim confidently
Be in overall good health.
safely class III whitewater (e.g. Untere Ötz, abseiling section of the Soča, Brandenberger Ache: Wiesklamm, Loisach).
master the Whitewater Roll (at least 80% roll-up rate).
be at least 14 years old.
bring a Riverrunner kayak. If you don't (yet) have one, we can lend you one.

Discover the fun of river running and learn as many moves as possible
Improve boat feel and control over maneuvers
Recognize your own "problem areas" through video analysis and feedback from the trainer
Define individual exercises that will help you personally and which you can do at any time after the course
Implement playful riding in white water