ABOUT THE COURSE

This class is meant for those who have been learnt the t-rescue and learnt the basics of the kayak eskimo roll. This one day course is designed to work exclusively on your rolling technique so that you get your combat roll going on real white-water.   

REQUIREMENTS AND ELIGIBILITY

  • 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)
  • Must have completed the LTR -1 and LTR-2 (Step it Up)

 

COURSE CONTENTS

ESKIMO ROLL

There is no better form of rescue than self-rescue

The eskimo roll is one of the most crucial moves hat a white water kayaker must master. A solid eskimo roll will accelerate your progress and help you gain confidence when running challenging white waters.  We will gradually delve into the mysterious dimensions of the eskimo roll, analyzing step by step the components that make up this complex move. After working on your hip snap, you will be able to try your roll assisted by an instructor, and finally on your own. 

Special attention is given to the development of comfort while upside down and under the water - one of the essential factors of success in a roll. Different variations of the roll will be demonstrated to you throughout the course.

COST : RS. 2500/PERSON.

Break-up of the cost

  • Kayak + Equipment ( Spray Deck + PFD + Helmet + Paddle) rental. Rs. 2000 
  • Kayak instruction   : Rs. 500 (per person)

*Food, Accommodation and Local Transport charged as per actuals. 

PLEASE NOTE (IMPORTANT)

  • Kayaking is an extremely instructor intensive activity and therefore to ensure safety of the participants we have a small ratio of only 3/4 students per instructors
  • Our Students are given the top quality equipment which has been certified for use on any grade of whitewater.
  • Our courses are based on the syllabus as prescribed by the ACA (American Canoe Association)
  • Transport to and from the city can be arranged upon request at an extra cost

GETTING THERE

Regular buses operate between Bangalore and Hogenakkal falls.

By Road, click here for directions : http://goo.gl/Y2IskC

COURSE REGISTRATION 

1. Complete the registration form : http://goodwave.in/course-registration/

2. Read and acknowledge the Goodwave liability waiver form : http://goodwave.in/waiver 

3. Transfer the course fee to the following bank account:

Name           :    MADRAS FUN TOOLS
A/C No         :    50200001237197
Branch         :    BESANT NAGAR, Chennai
IFSC Code   :   HDFC0000010
Beneficiary bank swift code     - HDFCINBBCHE

Goodwave Adventures is a wholly owned subsidiary of Madras Fun Tools (www.madrasfuntools.in), India’s only online store dedicated to paddle sports. 

CANCELLATION FEE

  • 100 % refund between 7 days prior to the course date
  • 50% refund or 100% credit between 2-7 days prior to the course date
  • No refund or 50% credit between 0-48 hrs prior to the course date