Coast to Coast Skills Course - January 2026
Where do we start with this one! If you are training for the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and living outside of Canterbury Region then this is the week for you. Join our talented Topsport Kayaking and Running guides for an amazing four days of skills and training on the Coast to Coast Course. You will spend three days on the river section of the course including the Waimakariri Gorge then take a trip over the challenging Goat Pass Mountain Run route.
Date: 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th of January 2026
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Who should do this 4-day course?
- This course is ideally suited to anyone training for the Coast to Coast living outside the Canterbury Area.
- Travelling competitors looking to gain maximum benefit out of their time training on the Coast to Coast Course.
- Competitors with a sound kayaking background looking to get assessed or reassessed for their Grade II Certificate.
Topsport will provide you with:
- Return transport from our Christchurch meeting point daily
- Accommodation transfers can be arranged depending on where you stay
- Three days of kayak expert instruction on the Coast to Coast River section
- A Grade II Certificate Assessment if required
- One Day of expert instruction over the Coast to Coast Mountain Run section
- Hire kayak and gear available if required at an extra cost The Topsport Difference
- This incredible program has been expertly designed by Coast to Coast Longest Day & Classic River Race winner Sam Manson and five time Classic River Race winner Katie Cambie. Sam and Kate have designed this course to allow travelling competitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in every aspect of race preparation. Nothing else comes close to this program.
- Transport provided to and from Christchurch daily
- Complete the course in your own multisport kayak or hire one of ours if you are travelling
- Our team are unrivalled when it comes to Coast to Coast experience, instructing, racing and success!
- NZOIA qualified and experienced instructors Course Details
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If you are travelling from out of town yes you can hire a multisport kayak from us.
to hire a kayak for your course. Travelling Athlete Info
If you are travelling from outside of Christchurch to spend some time with us on the river or over the mountain here is some information to help plan you trip.
Download the info here. Requirements
Kayaking: These requirements are in place for your safety and to ensure we can fit you in one of our boats (if required)
- You must be able to swim
- Be training most days and have a good base fitness
- Weigh less than 110kg
- Be shorter than 6'4.
Goat Pass: These requirements are in place for your safety
- You must be able to swim
- Be training most days and have a good base fitness
- To complete this trip it is highly recommended that you have a body capable to run 20-25km and that you have done some training off road trail running and have found a local spot to practice some rock hopping.
Please to discuss options if you don’t the fit these requirements.