Applications are now open for our 2024 beginner courses.

COURSE 1: 08 – 20 Oct (gear evenings: pick up 01 Oct, drop off 22 Oct).

COURSE 2: 30 Oct – 10 Nov (gear evenings: pick up 22 Oct, drop off 12 Nov).

The course cost is $710 per person ($100 deposit to confirm a place, balance payable by 1 September). This includes gear hire for the course duration, and club membership for the 2024/25 season. The course fills quickly, so don’t delay in signing up! You must be 16 years or older to attend. (Under 18 a parent/caregiver must also attend).

About the Course

The club runs two beginner courses each spring in October. Each course is 2 weeks long and includes all the required gear that you’ll need. Applications open July/August.

The courses are taught by club volunteers, and consist of 2 week night sessions each week, two half day sessions close to Christchurch the first weekend and an overnight trip away from Christchurch the second weekend, with two days spent on the river. We will depart Christchurch on the Friday evening.

Once you finish the course there will be plenty of grade 2 trips to attend, which is important if you wish to keep building upon what you learnt during the course.

If you wish to find out more, or have questions please contact our Instruction Officer: instruction@canterburywhitewaterclub.co.nz