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Done the Gorge before, but need more river-time before Coast to Coast?You’ve got your Grade 2, and you’ve made it through your first Gorge trip, but you want to feel completely comfortable with the river ahead of this year’s Coast to Coast.You simply need more time on the river to shake the ne...

Doing Coast to Coast again, but feeling a bit rusty?If you’ve raced the Coast to Coast before, you already know how demanding the Waimakariri Gorge can be — and how important it is to feel sharp, confident, and in control of your boat.But if it’s been a while since you last paddled the Gorge, ...

Doing Coast to Coast, but haven’t paddled the river yet? - You don’t know the river you’ll be racing on- Most of your training has been on flat water- You’re nervous about what to expect- You don’t have someone you trust to take you- Going alone isn’t an option- You’re not ready for th...

Feeling held back on the river? - You’ve paddled the Gorge, but know there’s room to improve- You’re working hard, but your stroke still feels inefficient.- You’re unsure if your current boat is helping — or holding you back.- You want to move into a faster kayak, but don’t quite trust y...

When you don't have whitewater skills you can rely on.- You have a grade 2 cert, but still get nervous on the river- You're not enjoying kayaking as much as you should be- You worry about whether you'll be ready for your next race During Canterbury Kayaking's , you’ll transform your kayaking abili...

Coming to New Zealand for Coast to Coast, but don't have a kayak or any expereince on the Waimakariri River? - Are you traveling from overseas and need to hire a kayak for the race?- Do you have limited or no experience paddling multisport boats on whitewater?- Does the idea of facing the Waimakarir...

Do you train hard but still feel slow on the river? - Is your forward stroke technique mostly self-taught?- Do you struggle to maintain control through boils and bluff corners?- Are you frustrated by the silly mistakes that cost you time?On Canterbury Kayaking’s 3-day , you’ll fine-tune your tec...

Struggling with rapids in your racing kayak? - Do you get nervous when the water gets rough?- Have you spent hours in your boat but still take unnecessary swims?- Are you frustrated by how slow your progress feels? On Canterbury Kayaking’s 4-day , you’ll train in a whitewater kayak so you can bu...

Need to Renew Your Grade 2 Certificate for Coast to Coast? - Is your Grade 2 Certificate expired, but you’re ready to race again?- Does the thought of getting back on the river make you a little nervous?- Are you feeling rusty and want to sharpen your skills before race day?With Canterbury Kayakin...

Doing Coast to Coast, but don’t have much kayaking experience? - Do you need to gain your grade 2 kayak certificate?- Are you new to paddling and want help getting started?- Are you nervous about paddling the Waimakariri Gorge?On Canterbury Kayaking's 7-day Grade 2 Certificate Waimak Gorge for Fir...

Are your kayaking skills holding you back? - Do you struggle with rapids and lack confidence on moving water?- Do you loose speed and control through boily bluff corners?- Have you done lots of training but sometimes wonder whether you're actually improving?On Canterbury Kayaking’s 7-day Whitewate...

Do you train hard but still feel slow on the river? - Is your forward stroke technique mostly self-taught?- Do you struggle to maintain control through boils and bluff corners?- Are you frustrated by the silly mistakes that cost you time?On Canterbury Kayaking’s 3-day , you’ll fine-tune your tec...

Want to learn how to kayak, but don’t know where to begin? - Have you always wanted to kayak on rivers but lack the skills and experience to get started?- Does the idea of paddling rapids sound fun, but you are unsure about how to do it safely?- Are you looking for structured coaching to help you ...

Struggling with rapids in your racing kayak? - Do you get nervous when the water gets rough?- Have you spent hours in your boat but still take unnecessary swims?- Are you frustrated by how slow your progress feels? On Canterbury Kayaking’s 4-day , you’ll train in a whitewater kayak so you can bu...

Doing Coast to Coast, but haven’t spent much time on the river? - Need more practice on the race route?- Don't feel safe kayaking the Gorge with strangers or (worse) by yourself?- Does paddling Waimakariri Gorge still make you nervous?On Canterbury Kayaking's single-day Waimakariri Gorge: Guided T...

Want to do the Coast to Coast, but don't have a grade 2 kayak certificate? - Are you entered in the race, on the waitlist, or plan to enter in the next 2 years?- Are you just getting started, or have very little kayaking experience?- Do you not feel confident in your current paddling ability?On Cant...

Doing Coast to Coast, but haven't paddled the Waimakariri Gorge yet? - Are you training towards your first Coast to Coast race?- Have you recently got your grade 2 cert, or plan to have it soon?- Are you feeling apprehensive about kayaking the Gorge for the first time?On Canterbury Kayaking's 3-day ...

Want to improve your kayaking skills for the Coast to Coast race? - Do you lack confidence on the river?- Do you have unnecessary swims, miss braids, or spin-out in eddies?- Have you trained hard for months (or years) and feel like you should be better at kayaking by now?On Canterbury Kayaking's 3-d...