CHANGES TO DR CAMP

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DR TRAINING CAMP CHANGES

 DR Training Camp – Moondyne Convention Centre

                                         

3rd Sepetmber after work, 4th September all day and 5th September until after lunch

The White Water Technical Committee (WWTC) has organised a weekend training camp for Down River Paddlers at the Moondyne Convention Centre. Numbers are limited to 23 participants. The prerequisite is having access to a Down River Kayak or Wave-hopper and previous white water experience. This is not a camp for beginners and participanst require a reasonable degree of confidence and ability in rapids.

This is a Training Camp for DR paddlers wishing to:
¥Advance their ÔrapidÕ skills
¥Progress their white water training
¥Improve their racing lines
¥Develop self confidence in rapids

All three instructors (Dave Worthy, Darryl Long and Neil long) are accomplished experienced Down River Paddlers. The sessions will cover important theory followed by practical and active application. Modules include

¥River running;
¥River hydraulic and dynamics – where to place your kayak;
¥Steering your boat and boat control;
¥Choosing your line;
Training, Pacing and Physiology

The committee would like to acknowledge and sincerely the instructors (Dave Worthy, Darryl Long and Neil Long) for volunteering their time and contributing significantly to the development for Down River racing in Western Australia.

More information and Registration Forms is available here.

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