young at heart – “Remastered”
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EXCITING stage 2 KAYAK SKILLS PROGRAM – extension from skills learnt in “Young at heart”
Kayak Skills
Join the kayaking community, upskill and have fun!
Wildlife Encounters
Finding amazing animals is a highlight in this program.
Discovery!
This is a ‘Discovery’ program for anyone keen on learning more kayak skills
Experience Overview
Location: Batemans bay & surrounds
Duration: 6 weeks with an overnight kayak trip
Package Includes
- A new adventure every week
- six exciting sessions
- Qualified instructors
Features & Highlights
- Perfect for beginners!
- Learn kayaking skills
- Make new friends
extend your art of kayaking and head out to explore the nsw south coast
(we know you’ve always wanted to!)
The Region X ‘Young at Heart Remastered” Paddle Program is a guided kayak development program designed as a stage 2 from our “young at heart program”. On this program you will visit new places, build your skills and even undertake an overnight kayak trip!
Region X trip leader Garran has designed a new 6 week paddle program based around extending skills and seeing you sights.
This program is subject to change, and should be viewed as a guideline only.
WEEK 1 – 20th Feb 2024
- Welcome to students and introductions
- Re-Introduction to equipment, advanced strokes
- Rescue skills
- Identifying dangers
- Cruisy new paddle
WEEK 2 – 27th Feb
- Mangrove mania – location TBC
WEEK 3 – 5th MARCH
- Citizen Science week
- Marine Debris workshop
- Beach clean up using the kayaks
- Debris logging
WEEK 4 – 12th March
- Half day sea kayak tour – ocean
WEEK 5 – 19th March
- Sunset kayak tour – 530pm Batemans Bay with dinner
WEEK 6 – 26/27 March
- Overnight kayak camp – Clyde River
- Tuesday and Wednesday
course repeats on Monday April 22nd 2024
the program
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.
Do you have questions or would like to make an enquiry?
Call us on 1300 001 060 or fill out the form below
