‘young at heart’ Kayak program – batemans bay
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EXCITING KAYAK SKILLS PROGRAM – meeting for 6 sessions over 6 weeks!
Kayak Skills and games!
Join the kayaking community, enjoy company of new outdoor people, upskill your skills and have fun!
Wildlife Encounters
Finding amazing animals and visit new waterways weekly is a highlight in this program.
Discovery!
This is a ‘Discovery’ program for novice adult kayakers wanting to exercise and learn on the water!
Experience Overview
Location: Batemans bay
Duration: 6 x 3-4hr sessions
Package Includes
- Notes and infö packs
- Six kayaking sessions approx 3-4 hours each
- All equipment
- Qualified and fun instructors who love to share their passion
Features & Highlights
- Perfect for beginners
- Learn kayaking skills
- Make new friends
- A new location every week
learn the art of kayaking and head out to explore the nsw south coast various waterways (we know you’ve always wanted to!)
The Region X ‘Young at Heart’ Paddle Program is a guided kayak development program designed for adults to encourage social engagement, build paddle skills and increase physical coordination.
Have you ever felt a desire to get on the water in the beautiful waterways that surround us here in the Eurobodalla?
Now is your chance, with our launch of the “Young at heart” Paddle program, Region X trip leader Garran has designed a 6 week paddle program based around encouraging participation for new paddlers and seniors.
Next program Dates
Intensive 5 day course Start Monday Jan 13th ends Friday Jan 17th
Or 6 week course meeting 1 day per week
Feb 16 start (6 Sundays)
Feb 17 start (6 Sundays)
This program overview below is subject to change, should be viewed as a guideline only.
WEEK 1
- Welcome to students and introductions
- “Meet the Fleet” of colourful, comfy sit-on-top kayaks
- Introduction to equipment, basic strokes
- ‘Reading the Conditions’ Fundamentals
- Identifying dangers
- Cruisy estuary paddle
WEEK 2
- Glass Bottom Kayak Tour, Cullendulla Nature Reserve, Batemans Bay
WEEK 3
- Introduction to sea kayaking
- Kayak rescues (bring your wetsuit!)
- Capsize drills
- Buddy and Swimmer Rescue Scenarios
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
- Yaragee to Moruya River Kayak
WEEK 6
- Half Day Sea Kayak Tour, Batemans Bay area
WHAT TO BRING
- Clothes you’re happy to get wet (activewear)
- A wetsuit is recommended
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- A warm layer and a beanie in colder months
- Water shoes, or old sneakers
- A bottle of water
- A towel for after
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- All the kayaking equipment required
- Qualified Kayak Instructors
- Splash jackets
- A Certification of Completion
- Light refreshments
- A digital photo album of your experience
What is Ecotourism? By choosing this Ecotourism Experience you are making a conscious decision to reduce impact by promoting sustainable travel that benefits local communities, culture, and heritage and ultimately the environment.