KAYAK SCHOOL

The kayak school provides the essential knowledge for all those who want to become good kayakers. At our school we work to ensure that each student learns to respect the river and its dangers. At different water levels the river can become hazardous in certain places. It is EXTREMELY important that you NEVER go off on the river alone. Our kayak school operates in the morning and afternoon.

We offer one-day, two-day and three-day kayaking courses and an Eskimo roll workshop.

What you will learn at one-day kayak school:

• proper preparation of the kayak before you start paddling
• proper use of the paddle
• stability in the kayak (bracing with the paddle)
• moving in a straight line
• how to get out of the kayak safely if it capsizes

What you will learn at two-day kayak school:

• proper preparation of the kayak before you start paddling
• proper use of the paddle
• stability in the kayak (bracing with the paddle)
• moving in a straight line
• how to get out of the kayak safely if it capsizes
• joining the main stream
• stopping against the flow
• crossing the flow
• the basics of white water rescue and self-rescue

What you will learn at three-day kayak school:

• proper preparation of the kayak before you start paddling
• proper use of the paddle
• stability in the kayak (bracing with the paddle)
• moving in a straight line
• how to get out of the kayak safely if it capsizes
• joining the main stream
• stopping against the flow
• crossing the flow
• the basics of white water rescue and self-rescue
• ESKIMO ROLL

Eskimo roll workshop: This is designed for everyone who wants to be able to kayak safely on rivers in Slovenia and abroad. The Eskimo roll helps you conserve enormous amounts of energy you would otherwise lose trying to swim after your kayak and paddle if the river carries them away. And you don't even lose energy emptying the boat.

Knowing how to Eskimo roll helps you to relax and enjoy your kayak. The workshop lasts three hours and includes:

• preparing for the Eskimo roll on dry land
• learning the Eskimo roll
• video analysis

We can boast a 95% success rate for our students performing the Eskimo roll regularly and without difficulty in practice - after just three hours of tuition.

At the agency our guides and drivers will distribute all the necessary equipment (paddle, neoprene suit, windcheater, helmet, spray skirt, life jacket and neoprene shoes). We will also make sure your exploits are immortalised in photographs, plus there may well be other pleasant surprises...

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This activity can be booked as a tailor-made holiday option - please Click here.