Grade II Certificate Course

Topsport Kayaking's approved and recommended by the Kathmandu Coast to Coast and run on the Waimakariri River.

Paddle real Coast to Coast rapids and tick the box with Topsport!

Want to book now with a 30% deposit and pay the rest later?

USE CODE: TSKDEPOSIT - Valid only for Grade II Kayaking Courses

If you're new to kayaking and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast is your next big goal then this 4 day Grade II Course with us is the best place to start. Immerse yourself in everything Coast to Coast with the only team in to teach on the Waimakariri River.

Please download the information pack PDF for on what this course entails. Please read everything in there before booking including the FAQ.

Download all the information you need to know below:

Click to download: Information Pack The Topsport Difference

- TRANSPORT is provided in our 12-seater van each day
- The ONLY operator in New Zealand to teach a Grade II Course on the Waimakariri River
- Learn to kayak in a multisport boat (only 1 day in a short whitewater kayak)
- Highly qualified and experienced instructors
- Our team are unrivalled when it comes to Coast to Coast experience, racing and success
- Our Grade II Program Coordinator Katie Cambie has won the Classic River Race five times and is the current the holder of the Coast to Coast female kayak stage record Course Details

- All whitewater kayaking equipment is provided.
- A multisport boat can be provided if. you do not have your own.
- No previous whitewater experience required (prior kayaking is highly recommended)
- Experienced and qualified instructors
- Coast to Coast approved Grade II Provider
- Registered and approved Adventure Activity Operator

The aim of this course is to introduce you to multi-sport kayaking on the Waimakariri River rapids in a safe and progresive manner. Topsport Kayaking will teach you all the essential river skills you need to compete successfully in the Kathmandu Coast to Coast. Our instructors will share their river paddling expertise with you as well as useful tips and skills for racing.

We will cover the following skills throughout the program:

- Boat & Paddle setup
- Gear & Equipment
- Rolling your kayak
- Forward Strokes
- Sweep Strokes
- Edging
- Ferry Glides
- Rapid and Bluff Running
- Picking Braids
- Identifying River Features and Hazards
- Wet-exits
- Swimming Skills
- Self Rescues & Throw-bagging
- Interpreting Weather & River Flow Data Kayak Hire

After booking your course, if you need to hire a multisport boat please book below - We can provide other gear too.
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

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.

Please to discuss options if you don’t the fit these requirements.