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Kayaking is a great way to experience the river and challenge
yourself, Troll Aktiv can run kayak courses for all abilities of
kayaker from complete beginners wishing to try a new and exciting
sport to aspiring freestyle kayakers trying to master the latest
tricks! The river Otra is a great place to kayak with its warm
summer temperatures, dam controlled water and easy access. You can
be sure that a course here with our personal and professional
instructors will leave you inspired and excited about this
fantastic dynamic river sport.
We can tailor all courses to meet the needs and abilities of
your group, send an email and one of our instructor will be in
touch to plan your adventure. It is possible to book the
following kayak classes. 3 hour half day session. 6 hour full day
session or a 2 day course.
All 2 day courses include: Instruction, equipment, accommodation
and a diploma.
Below is an example program for a 2 day beginner course;
Day 1
0930 - 1000 Arrive and move into
accommodation
1000 - 1300 Intro to kayak and equipment,
Capsize, drill, Basic flat water kayaking skills, paddling
forwards, backwards, turning strokes, Intro to edging and turning,
T-rescues and support strokes
1300 - 1400 Lunch and simple hydrology lecture
\ discussion
1400 - 1600 Into to moving water, Breaking in
and out, Ferry gliding, River Signals, Basic Hydrology
Evening Inspiring kayaking DVD!
Day 2
1000 - 1300 Intro to surfing, Running
rapids
1300 - 1400 Lunch and intro to basic rescue
equipment
1400- 1600 Intro to river rescue,Whitewater
swimming, Towing kayak and equipment, Towing swimmers, Use of a
throwbag, Live bait rescue
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