Beginners Course Level 2
In Beginners Course Level 2, the basics are applied and practiced on a river in the second level of difficulty. After a theoretical repetition of the techniques you will learn in the Beginners Course Let's step on the gas! Rope ferries until you glide easily over the current; Eddy until your boat enters as if on rails. The Beginners Course Level 2 offers you a preview of our Advanced 1 Course and prepare yourself for it ideally. The aim of the course is to consolidate the basics and gain experience on the river. Even if you don't Beginners Course who has visited us, but already has a few days of river experience, this course is the right place for you.
The advanced courses take place in Tyrol, Corsica and Slovenia. The course content and schedule will vary depending on the course location and duration. Please choose one of our advanced courses for detailed information.
In Beginners Course Level 2 the basics are practiced on easy white water.
Information about the kayak course
- Theoretical repetition of the basics: use of materials, flow theory, correct eddy navigation
- 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
- Ferry gliding across different currents
- Eddying technique using forward stroke and draw stroke
- Combined manoeuvres in eddy and current
- Tyrol
- Corsica
- Slovenia
In order to Beginners Course Level 2, you must
- Be able to swim confidently
- Be in overall good health.
- Our Beginners Course Have taken Level 1 or have sufficient experience in whitewater kayaking.
- be at least 14 years old (we offer courses for groups of younger paddlers on request).
- Consolidation and deepening of the basics (see Beginners Course Level 1)
- Be able to navigate easy sections of river independently
- long-sleeved top made of fleece or wool
- Swimsuit
- Water bottle and cereal bar for the river trip
You can do all that already? Then take a look at our Advanced 1 course.
