Course Information 

Our special trip of the month. Tailor-made for those based out of Chennai, we think that this is one of our best white-water programs we have designed so far. This two day course will be based out of Alamparai Fort, approximately 40 kilometers south of Chennai along the ECR road.  We checked out this location a few months ago and found the combination of flat water lake feeding into the might Bay of Bengal to be a perfect place to initiate beginners into this sport.

On Day 1 of this course we will cover the basics of  kayaking on flat water and teach you to get comfortable controlling the kayak.    See our Learn to Kayak section LTK  for the details. We will finish the day by venturing into the surf (if the waves aren't too big). 

Day 2 will be focussed on getting you to surf those waves in the kayak. In between the surf sessions we will re-examine some of the paddling and boat control techniques that we covered on day 1, so as the day progresses you might be in a position to catch a few waves and when that happens we guarantee that you will be left wanting for more.   

As always our qualified instruction team will have your backs and ensure that you have a fun-filled, exhilarating and safe weekend.  Still not convinced ? Check out the kayak surfing video below . (Video Credit: Varun Nayar varun@madrasfuntools.com )

Trip Itinerary 

• Arrive in Alamparai at 10:00 AM. Feb Saturday 22nd
• 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Learn to Kayak Session on the lake (1 hr break for lunch).  
• Dinner and overnight at resort/campsite (Details To be finalized)
• Start Day 2 session at 9am, Sunday Feb 23rd
• Kayak surfing essentials. 9:30 - 12:30pm 
• Kayak surfing  (intermediate) 1pm - 4pm
• Depart from Alamparai 5pm

Costs

The cost for the trip are Rs. 8000-10000 (approx, final pricing will depend on accommodation) per person. This includes :

1. All Meals. 
2. Gear Rental. Kayak, paddle, spray deck, helmet & PFD
3. 2-day kayak instruction  
4. Beach Camping/Resort Accommodation 

What to Carry

• Change of clothes & towel. A quick drying t-shirt along with a pair of shorts for use in the water.
• Sandals that won't come off if you are swimming
• Sun-screen & mosquito repellent
• Any personal medication
• If you wish to use sunglasses or spectacles on the river, please make sure that you carry the appropriate retainers so that they don't come off in the water.

Trip Requirements

• Must be above the age of 12
• Must not suffer from any medical or physical condition that prohibits the participant from partaking in strenuous physical exercise
• Ability to swim 10 minutes unassisted, with the use of a PFD (Personal Flotation Device)

Course Registration

Please use the following form to sign-up Course Registration or call +91-9740067323