Kayak safety training
- If you use your own gear (boat/paddle/spraydeck) 180,- / Person
Practical safety training for whitewater kayakers Trip planning, choosing of right equipment, rescue and safety echniques
Perfect if you want to learn how to be safe on your own river trip.
Info: You can also take part using your SUP, packraft (see course requirements)
Course information
Safety should be the top priority for every whitewater enthusiast. In our 2-day safety workshop we will train the most important and effective rescue techniques and show you how you should react in case of an emergency on the river.
Content of the kayak safety training:
- Use of the right equipment and gear
- Correct trip planning & crew management
- Swimming in whitewater, self rescue
- Setting proper safety on rapids, throwbaging
- Weir accidents, swimming in holes, rescue methods
- Entrapment in whitewater (gear and persons)
- Rope techniques and knots (Z-Drag,..)
- Rescuing gear and persons (cowtail,..)
- Individual crisis scenarios
- Raising awareness of proper safety on whitewater
- Practical use of rescue techniques in whitewater
- Basic for rope systems and knots (mechincal advantage system)
- Good decision making and prioritizing in emergencies
- Beeing able to paddle whitewater grade 2
- Minimum age 12 years
- Swimmers
- average physical fitness
Course schedule:
- Course hours daily from 09:30 to approx. 16:30
- Starting point and end point of the course is always the AOS Basecamp Salza (changing and shower facilities on site, drinks, beer garden etc.)
- Lunch break daily at the river or in the camp (depending on the route)
- Choice of route depending on the conditions and requirements of the group.
Entrapments, rope techniques, swimming in whitewater and much more!
The basic principle is: Learning by doing!That is why we spend most of our time actually on the river and not inside a class room. The basic principle is: Learning by doing! That is why we spend most of our time actually on the river and not inside a class room.
Individual crisis scenarios on the river
After the practical exercises we will prepare various realistic scenarios for each one of you. ou will have to solve those scenarios by yourself, effective and quick. This pracital method is used by many rescue courses internationally and is proven to be especially effective. After the scenarios we will reflect on each participants performance.
Our kayak instructors are certified by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) and have a lot of experience with scenarios on the river.
- Adults: 210,- / Person
- Kids 12-16 years: 190,- / Person
- If using your own gear: 180,- / Person
Payment on site with cash or card, pre-payment via credit card possible
Included services:
- 2-day safety course
- State-certified kayak instructor
- all equipment: wetsuit, jacket, shoes, life jacket, helmet, paddle, white water kayak, spray jacket, spray blanket
- Transport from Outdoorcamp Salza (it may happen that we need a vehicle of the participants to transfer the bus)
Additional costs:
Accommodation and meals
>> Overnight stay at AOS Basecamp Salza
>> Other accommodation options
- If you have your own safety gear please bring it along
- Swimwear (swimming trunks, swimsuit, bikini)
- Towel and shower accessoires
- Lunch
Meeting point and starting point for the courses:
AOS Basecamp Salza
Großreifling 28
8931 Landl
Austria
Time: 09:30
Please arrive on time!
Dates & Availability
Course dates can be found in our calendar. The first day of the course is marked and bookable in the calendar. The courses take place from a minimum of 4 people. If your desired date is no longer available in the online plan, or if you want to make an individual appointment, please contact us by e-mail.
Does the course take place in all weathers?
Courses usually take place at all weather conditions You get warm neoprene equipment from us. If courses can not be held for safety reasons, we will notify you in advance (extreme storms, floods, unacceptable conditions). Rain showers are not a reason for cancellation.
Minimum number of participants
All courses require a certain minimum number of participants. These are usually 4 people. Please simply ask by e-mail or phone. Of course, you can also participate as individuals in all tours.
How many participants are at most with a course?
In the kayaking courses, a kayak instructor supervises a maximum of 8 people per group. Be aware though, that two or more parallel courses may cross paths every now and then on busier days of the season.
Showers & changing facilities
In our camp you will find modernly furnished and heated shower and changing facilities with toilets.
Safety
The safety of our guests is our top priority. We use modern and well-maintained safety equipment for all kayaking courses. Our kayak instructors are certified and trained for all courses and regularly participate in mandatory and voluntary internal training courses.
Meals
For the lunch break during the course we recommend a snack or snacks. On weekends or public holidays it is best to bring something for lunch in advance, otherwise they can also be purchased at a supermarket around the corner. In our Basecamp Salza you can order snacks such as pizza etc. There are good restaurants around the Basecamp. We are welcome to make recommendations in advance or on site.
Transfer & Parking
The transfers for the kayaking courses are carried out by us. We also have a small fleet of minibuses and a 50-seater large bus. In the course, we may sometimes need a private car from a participant to transfer the bus.
Free parking at base camp is of course available.
Reasons for exclusion & price cancellation
The respective requirements (minimum age, etc.) can be found in the course description. Our kayak instructors reserve the right to exclude participants from the course who do not meet these requirements or who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
If the course is cancelled early (illness, injury, cancellation by the organiser), the already paid course days can be credited and made up. Repayments are not possible.
If there is no suitable date for you, too few participants are available or a course is already fully booked – then please write us an e-mail to office@kajakschule.ator call us!
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