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Kayak Course – Taupō

Kayak Course – Taupō

$295 per person

Please note we can also run customised trips, tours and courses on demand. Please contact us directly on 07 378 1003.

Join us and discover a whole new world of adventure and excitement. With over 30 years of experience, you can trust us to provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate a kayak competently and safely.

Our comprehensive Learn to Sea Kayak Course will give you the foundation skills essential for safe and enjoyable paddling. The course is set up for paddlers who have never had any formal instruction and is suitable for all types of kayaks and sit-on-tops.

For course dates and bookings please email us taupo@canoeandkayak.co.nz or call (07) 378 1003.

It includes instruction

  • Self-rescues
  • Assisting others back on to their kayak
  • Different paddle techniques
  • Beach launching and landing
  • Steering with your paddle and rudder
  • Risk management
  • Clothing and equipment
  • Transporting kayaks
  • Simple tow systems

Our friendly, experienced team will ensure you have a fantastic day. At the end of the course you will have a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to be a great kayaker and have loads of ideas to practice on your next adventure

Course times

Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm (meet at Canoe & Kayak store)

This course includes all hire equipment. (There is no rebate if you supply your own).

Participants need to provide their own personal paddling clothing, lunch and transport to and from the course meeting location.

Course Dates

Please call Taupo Canoe & Kayak for dates (07)378 1003.

0 Reviews
I did the fundamental skills sea kayaking course and learned more than I thought there was to know about kayaking. Most importantly, I overcame my fear of falling out and not being able to get back into a sea kayak. Also learned all about paddles and different paddle strokes, preparation, safety on the water, how to help others back into a kayak, and different types of kayaks. An enjoyable day with plenty of practical experience.
Sue
Really enjoyed the course. As a newbie with no prior experience learnt heaps at a good pace for me. Great instructor with learning in a safe environment.
Kerry
Canoe & Kayak delivered a hugely enjoyable and well-structured beginners kayak course with experienced and approachable instructors, quality gear, a positive learning environment plus loads of fun thanks.
Edwin
In any adventure activity, there is an element of risk involved. Risks in undertaking this activity include drowning, illness as a result of adverse weather conditions, water damage to personal belongings, and contact with wildlife.
The Staff and management of Canoe & Kayak take all practicable steps to identify and mimimise potential dangers. However, you must follow our instructions and use the provided safety equipment at all times. Adults accompanying any person under the age of 18 must ensure the underage person follows our instructions at all times. You must release or indemnify Canoe & Kayak and our staff against any liability we incur to anyone else, resulting from your failure to follow our instructions or the failure of any person accompanying you under the age of 18 to follow our instructions.
We reserve the right to withdraw any person who in our opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. We also reserve the right to cancel the tour if we become concerned for any reason for your safety or that of any other person.
WARNING: Under New Zealand law it is extremely unlikely that you will be able to sue anyone if you are injured. In Addition, New Zealand’s accident compensation scheme provides only limited assistance to visitors to New Zealand who are injured. We strongly recommend that all visitors to New Zealand have full insurance covering any injury they might suffer, including medical treatment cover, before undertaking this activity.
EXCLUSIONS: To the extent permitted by law, all our liability for damage to your property, disruption to travel plans, or mental injury is excluded. This exclusion is subject to any rights or remedies you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Please notify us of any medical conditions or other information we need to know to include you safely in this activity. For example: asthma, allergies, heart conditions, epilepsy, or pregnancy.
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