Rolling Course (3 sessions)
Price: $270.00 ( inc. GST )
| Price | $270.00 |
| Item # | AZRC |
There's a perception that learning to roll is difficult - it isn't, it's about putting a few key movements together. ( Teaching rolling is hard, but that's why we have qualified instructors. )
What you need:
- 3 evenings ( 1 hour per evening )
- Ability to follow step by step instructions
What you don't need:
- Strength
- Existing skill base
- Fear ( but if you have some we are more than happy to take it away. We have experience in working through fears of being under water, of being trapped and all the other things that you think may stop you from rolling )
It is a game changing skill that lets you get out more confidently, in bigger water, paddling through rapids and waves with confidence and is the #1 self rescue skill that all kayakers should have.
Learning how to roll is one of the turning points in many people's kayaking. Once you have the ability to right yourself, you can suddenly push your skills to another level with confidence and completely alter your learning curve.
For white water kayaking, the kayak roll is a must, as swimming in rapids can be dangerous and the chance of flipping over is very high. If you find that you can roll in a pool and not in the river, this course will help you find where you can improve your roll and make it bomb-proof in all conditions.
In multisport kayaking, rolling will improve your bracing skills to lessen the number of accidental swims taken, as well as allow you to continue without losing time or precious energy. Swimming can easily take a fast kayaker and make them place very low, not only from the time lost in swimming and emptying out your kayak, but also from the energy wasted in the cold and the adrenaline of self rescue.
Sea kayakers will improve their bracing and confidence in waves and find the tipping point of their particular kayak. It will let you take on offshore and exposed paddles confident that you can handle the conditions.
Sit on top kayakers can play in the surf and on larger waves with added confidence when using thigh straps - once you learn how to roll.
Our rolling sessions are at Living Springs on Thursday nights from, choose either 7-8pm or 8-9pm.
Please state your preferred dates in the comments section of the shopping cart when placing your booking. Please note: instructor to student ratio is limited to a maximum of 1:2. If you have a group of three and all want the same instructor, please let us know so we can quote you a group rate.
Required gear:
- Nose plug such as Cotton Mouth Nose Plugs
- Rash vest or wetsuit top - a non-cotton t-shirt, or check out the Hydrosilk Short Sleeved Shirts
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Bring your own or use ours ( let us know in advance! ):
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Buoyancy aid
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Spraydeck unless rolling a sit on top.
- Sit on Top kayakers will probably prefer to learn in a sit-in kayak. It is much easier to learn your skills in a sit-in, as they tend to be round on both the top and bottom, unlike sit-on-tops which are usually as stable upside-down as they are upright. Once you have perfected your roll, then move on to your sit on top kayak.
Optional gear:
- Ear plugs eg. Doc's Proplugs Vented Earplugs or Mack's Ear Plugs
- Goggles
- Snorkel mask - these are great as they work both as noseplugs and goggles
The photo on this page is from the Rolling a Kayak book by Ken Whiting which has many great tips to help improve your rolling technique(s), as well as more great photos like this one!
In the event that you need to change or cancel your trip or course we require a minimum of 48 hours notice to reschedule or refund. A $40 administration fee applies to any cancellations within 14 days of your course or trip start date.
