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Kayaking Holiday in Slovenia on the river Soča with River Strokes

" We train kayakers! from first time novice paddler to White Water GII/III " - Dan

This holiday course is designed to get you really thinking on the river. Ideal to help you enjoy kayaking on Grade 2/3. We will show you river running skills as a small group.

The “Emerald” Soča is a remarkably beautiful river valley in the heart of the Triglav National Park and running down to the Italian Adriatic.



2019 DATES
Places Available (6)
     




White Water Kayaking Holiday
activity 7 Nights Shared Challet
Self Catering - Meals not provided
activity River trips Grade I/II/III
activity River Swimming
adventure Rolling and Rescues
adventure White water strokes and skills
adventure Kayaking confidence
adventure Holiday video and pic pack
YOU NEED
break Flights
» Holiday Insurance
» Spending money
» Personal Kit

» Cost

£950 per person - £475 Booking Deposit

» Challet Included, 7 nights shared single room and limited double rooms
» Meals Shared self catering kitchen, local returants and outside picnic tables
» Location Slovenia - Bovec - River Soca Valley
» Duration 6 Days Coaching/Guide
» Flights
NOT INCLUDED
» Airport Pickup PM - Pick up and drop from Ljubljana Airport (LJU)
» Gear We can provide kayaks to use and could transport yours - no extra cost
» Your Ability River Beginner and
Improving your kayaking whitewater skills upto grade 3
» Places 6 Available
   
adventure Friday - Airport shuttle

Airport pick up in the afternoon after a 2 hr drive through stunning landscapes you will settle into the challet, with a group meeting and bbq
adventure Saturday - Kayaking Skills and Strokes

First kayaking day we will head out onto slow moving water. The day is about kayak control skills and techniques for white water kayaking. Efficient forward paddling, draw strokes on the move, stabilty, stern rudder combinations, edge control and active blade skills.

adventure Sunday - Kayaking Skills and Strokes

A grade 1 and 2 river trip practicing turns in and out off eddies, using a variety of techniques. Covering ferry gliding, s turns and changing your direction in the flow, surfing session.

adventure Monday - Adventure Day

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Explore the valley - Relax at the challet
- River Swimming and Snorkelling
- River Gorge walk pool jumps
- Mountain Hike with Bushcraft Skills

adventure Tuesday - Rolling and Rescues

This session is about you understanding the skills for rolling. Then going over rescue drills and swimming in the afternoon/evening. An amazing location to improve your rolling and confidence.

adventure Wednesday - Group tactics - Teamwork

Group awareness is also a big part of the trip and important for any white water kayaker. Looking at reading the river and tactics to descend as a team safely.
adventure Thursday - River Trip G2/3 - Evening BBQ

Fun river trip grade 2/3 rapids, working as a team and looking at stroke timiming and boat positioning within the flow. Trip planning and enjoying the adventure exploring the Soca river valley. There will be an outdoor BBQ for the group to unwind and relax to recap the week.
adventure Friday - De breif and fly out
A relaxing classroom session, will recap on all the skills and strokes covered during the week. Photos, course notes and holiday video can be reviewed to see your progress. New paddler friends made and plans to improve. Happy paddling :)
 
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01874 676102

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