Introduction to Multisport Kayaking Lesson (60 Minutes)

A Private Lesson to Help You Get Started Towards Coast to Coast

Boat choice, paddle length, blade offset, foot pedal position, paddling technique. If you’re new to multisport kayaking, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed with everything there is to figure out.

This 60-minute private lesson is designed to remove the guesswork and help you get started the right way.

Instead of trying to piece things together from YouTube videos, advice from random paddlers, or trial and error, you get clear, one-on-one coaching from a professional instructor.

We’ll check your setup, assess your technique, and make sure you leave with a clear understanding of what you should be focusing on, and feel confident to continue training on your own. Build Good Habits Early With a Professional Coach

Sam Milne is the most experienced kayak coach on the Waimakariri River and has helped more than 1,000 beginner paddlers prepare for the Coast to Coast.

Over the years, Sam has worked with many athletes who are strong runners and cyclists, but feel lost when it comes to kayaking. Unsure about their equipment, unsure about their technique, and unsure what they should actually be working on.

Sam understands how confusing the early stages can feel. He also knows that how you begin your jouney can have a huge impact on how confident, capable, and successful you become later on.

Through clear, focused, one-on-one coaching, Sam can help you build good habits early, simply the learning process, and avoid the common mistakes that hold many paddlers back.
Sam's Credentials

- Bachelor’s Degree in Outdoor Education
- Multiple NZOIA Awards
- River Rescue 2 Certification
- PHEC Advanced First Aid
- Grade V whitewater experience
- Canterbury Ambassador for Whitewater New Zealand
- Worked with several Longest Day champions
- Over 300 five-star reviews on Google
- Safety audited by AdventureMark
- Officially recommended by Kathmandu Coast to Coast A Simple Plan to Get You Started the Right Way
- Book Your Lesson – Choose your date and time at the top of this page and download your information pack.
- Get Private Coaching – Spend 60 minutes working one-on-one with an experienced coach, focusing on exactly what you need help with most.
- Train With Confidence – Leave knowing your equipment is set up correctly, your technique is on track, and what to work on next when training on your own.