TRAINING SQUADS

NOVICE KAYAK GROUP

Coach - Dan Driskel

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 up to  3 times a week.

INTERMEDIATE TRAINING GROUP

Coach - Ryan McBreaty

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 up to 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​