Intro to Multi-sport, Wing Paddle Lessons and More Want to learn the basic skills you'll need to do your first multi-sport race? Need to make sure your paddling technique is developing on track? Book in with Richard himself for a session on the lake. Covers getting in and out of the boat, boat set-up, correct seating position, paddle-handling skills, balance techniques, steering techniques. Richard assesses your performance on the water, then skilfully taylors the programme to your particular needs. One-on-one coaching with Richard on the lake - $45.00 an hour A lower hourly rate can be arranged when more than one paddler requires instruction at the same time.

Keen to improve your kayaking for better performance in multi-sport racing? Perhaps you just want to improve for your own satisfaction. Plenty of useful information to help you reach your goal, can be found in Richard's articles from NZ Multisport and Tri magazines. Check them out here:

Introduction to Kayaking

Choosing a Kayak

Training for your Event

A weekend on the River

Kayaking - Grade Two Certificate

Grade 2 Certificate
The assessment weekend for this will be held in Early November, on the Mohaka River. You need to have done at least 3 Dam to Cambridge paddles, or equivalent training with us before the assessment weekend.
Assessment Weekend:
$500 fully catered
All grade 2 trips/training is with a qualified instructor
For trip dates keep an eye on this page and/or ask to be included on our mailing list.