L3RKST - Level 3 River Kayak Skills Training - Nov 16th & 23rd- CLOSED COURSE

The two-day (split over two weekends) Level 3 River Kayak Skills Training (L3RKST) course is aimed specifically at those who have successfully completed Level 2 Skills Training and who are interested in progressing their whitewater paddling skills.

Course content

The course is an intense two days which aims to cover all skills  required on for this award . It aims to give the paddler an  understanding of moving water and how different strokes and techniques  can be used to navigate the river safely.

Aim of the Training

To help level 2 skills kayakers progress to the next level of the  sport and begin to explore moving water techniques on a higher grade of  water. This course focuses on solidifying level 2 skills before building  level 3 skills so students have a solid foundation for paddling more difficult moving water.

What course aims to cover

After a revision of fundamental strokes and moving water techniques students are introduced to moving water strokes and techniques such as the Bow Rudder, Stern Rudder , High Brace , Sculling and Hanging Draw. This is normally done on flat water before heading onto moving water to work on practicing and fine tuning moving water techniques such as Breaking in & Breaking out of a flow , ferry-gliding across moving water , concentrating on entering and exiting eddies . Students are introduced to wave and hole surfing, and working on teaching or improving the Eskimo roll and applying it to moving water situations.

 
The course syllabus can dfd be found here.

Attendance Requirements

• Have already attained a L2 River Kayak Skills Certificate - or be at that level.
• Be a current member of Canoeing Ireland
  
  

Fee: €150

Courses  are refundable up to 48  prior to the course taking place,  unless the  course is cancelled due to poor weather conditions in which  case we  will offer to postpone or refund.

 
Instructor: Graham Clarke

If you have any questions please contact Graham at grahamclarke@canoe.ie.

Or text, WhatsApp or call (086) 177 1973