Training
Novice Kayak Group
Coach - Barry Coleman
This group is for all paddlers new to the sport, Currently, we have a waitlist for all new paddlers. When space in squads becomes available paddlers will be contacted to trial the sport for a period before committing to membership. This group generally competes at our three major regattas in the sprint season, (summer), and a range of events in the winter 10km series. The club has limited kayaks available for this group so we are constrained by numbers.
There is a $50 coaching fee per term for this group and is a group suitable for younger paddlers (13/14-year-olds), or paddlers who have little or no kayak or surf ski experience. This group trains 3 times a week
Intermediate Training Group
Coach - Grant Morrish
This group is for paddlers with a basic level of skill in a K1 and are race-ready paddlers and generally a mix of U14 and U16 paddlers. Entry into this group is subject to experience, any paddler in the novice kayak group can ask to be assessed. This group generally competes at our three major regattas in the sprint season, (summer), and a range of events in the winter 10k series. This group trains 4 times a week
Coaching Fee of $80 per term
Senior Training Group
Coach - Ben Bennett
This group is for paddlers with a good level of skill in a K1 and are race-ready paddlers u16 and u18 paddlers. Entry into this group is subject to experience, any paddler in the intermediate kayak group can ask to be assessed. This group generally competes at our three major regattas in the sprint season, (summer), and a range of events in the winter 10k series. Own craft is preferred as the club lacks racing boats in its fleet. This group trains on water 6 times a week and off water up to 3 times a week.
Coaching Fee of $125 per term