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Would you like to learn a new and exciting sport at
one of the world’s best facilities?
Then why not give kayaking a try at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, the competition
venue for the canoe/kayak slalom events during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Let our talented and enthusiastic instructors build your confidence and broaden your
paddling horizons.
Penrith Whitewater offers a variety of lessons and courses that vary in length from
a one hour lesson to multi-day skills improvement courses.
Instruction is offered in two basic forms - group or private.
groupinstruction
courses
You will learn with a group of 3-8 people of similar
skills and experience to yourself. This is our most
popular form of instruction and is used for all of the
following courses.
We offer 4 levels of courses from Beginner
to Advanced.
Cost of instruction includes all the necessary
equipment (kayak, paddle, buoyancy vest, spraydeck
& helmet) and recreational paddling fee for the
following courses.
beginner
courses
half-daysampler
Are you curious about kayaking and would
like to give it a try?
BEGINNER
Movingwater
The Half-Day Sampler has been designed to give you a small
taste of kayaking and hopefully “wet” your appetite for a .
lot more!
you will be introduced to
•Kayaking as a recreational activity • Basic strokes
•Kayaking equipment
• Leaning & turning
• Flatwater paddling
• Basic self-rescue
Adventure level LOW. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration 3 hours
Minimum Age 12 years
Experience No experience necessary
Cost $77 per person
beginnerflatwater
Would you like to become a whitewater
paddler & are ready to take the plunge?
This is the first in a series of three courses designed to teach
you how to paddle whitewater. Flatwater provides a controlled
environment to start learning the many skills necessary to
paddle whitewater. The course will begin on flatwater and
progress to moving water.
Have you mastered flatwater & would like to
have a go at moving water?
This is the second in a series of three courses designed .
to teach you how to paddle whitewater. Most of the course
will take place on moving water to enable you to learn and
consolidate the skills necessary to control your boat on
whitewater. The course will begin with a review of skills on
flatwater. It will then concentrate on moving water skills in
preparation for an introduction to whitewater.
Before taking part in a Beginner Movingwater Course
you should
•Have completed the Penrith Whitewater Beginner Flatwater Course or have paddled a kayak 5 to 10 times in the last year
• Be able to perform all basic strokes confidently
• Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater
• Be comfortable on moving water
• Be able to roll on flatwater
• Be able to safely self-rescue
You will be introduced to
• Basic strokes
• Grade 1-3 whitewater
• Leaning & turning
• Scouting & river hazards
on the course You will work on
• Grade 1-3 whitewater
• Basic strokes
•Rolling
•Reading water
• Leaning & turning
• Simple rescue - self & others
• Breaking in & out of the current
•Rolling in flat & moving water •Reading water
• Ferry glides
• Simple rescue - self & others
• Breaking in & out of the current
•River etiquette
• Ferry glides
•River etiquette
Adventure level moderate. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration 2 days
Minimum Age 12 years
Experience No experience necessary
Cost $280 per person
• Scouting & river hazards
Adventure level moderate - high. We recommend that you be
physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration 2 days
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost $280 per person
BEGINNER
whitewater
whitewater
quick-start
Are you in a hurry to get out on .
the whitewater?
This course has been designed for students confident of making
faster than average progress. The course begins on flatwater
and progresses quickly towards paddling on grade 3 whitewater. To participate successfully it is vital that you are physically fit,
flexible, a strong swimmer and very confident in and under the
water. Previous kayaking experience is very desirable.
you will be introduced to
Are you ready to take on the challenge of grade 3 whitewater?
This is the third in a series of three courses designed to teach .
you how to paddle whitewater. The course will begin with a .
review of skills on flat and moving water before concentrating .
on whitewater skills.
• Basic strokes
• Grade 1-3 whitewater
• Leaning & turning
• Scouting & river hazards
•Rolling
•Reading water
• Simple rescue - self & others
• Breaking in & out of the current
•River etiquette
• Ferry glides
Before taking part in a beginner whitewater Course
you should
•Have completed the Penrith Whitewater Beginner Movingwater .
Course or have paddled a kayak in grade 2 whitewater 5 to 10 .
times in the last year
• Be able to perform all basic strokes confidently
• Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater
• Be able to ferry glide, break-in & break-out grade on 2 whitewater
• Be comfortable on grade 2 whitewater
• Be able to roll on moving water
• Be able to safely self-rescue on grade 2 whitewater
on the course You will work on
• Grade 1-3 whitewater
• Basic strokes
• Leaning & turning
• Scouting & river hazards
•Rolling in moving & whitewater •Reading water
• Simple rescue - self & others
• Breaking in & out of the current
•River etiquette
• Ferry glides
Adventure level HIGH. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration 4 days
Duration 2 days
Experience Previous experience desirable
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost $280 per person
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost $560 per person
novicecourses
Before taking part in a novice course you should
•Have completed a Penrith Whitewater Beginner Whitewater .
or Whitewater Quick-start Course or have paddled a kayak in .
grade 2-3 whitewater 5 to 10 times in the last year
• Be able to paddle in a straight line on flatwater
• Be able to ferry glide, break-in & break-out on grade .
2-3 whitewater
• Be comfortable on grade 2-3 whitewater
• Be able to roll in grade 2-3 whitewater
On the course you will work on
• Posture, balance, leaning & surfing
•Effective strokes
•Rolling in the current
• Grade 1-3 paddling
• Catching small eddies
• Paddling with anticipation
NOVICEweekend
Would you like to consolidate your
whitewater paddling skills and build .
your confidence?
The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and .
moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills.
•Reading water, group awareness, scouting & basic .
throwrope technique
• Performing break-ins & break-outs, ferries & .
linking manoeuvres
•Rolling on both sides & hand rolls
Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
Duration 2 days
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost $280 per person
intermediate
courses
intermediate
weekend
Have you mastered the basics of .
whitewater paddling and are ready for .
the next challenge?
The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and.
moving water before concentrating on whitewater skills.
Before taking part in an intermediate course you should
•Have completed a Penrith Whitewater Novice Course or be .
confident on grade 3 whitewater
On the course you will work on
• Front and side surfing, 360’s & boofing
• Specific playboat moves & stroke combinations
• Maintaining general awareness
•Reverse ferries
•Have paddled on grade 3 whitewater a number of times in the .
last year
• Fine water reading skills
• Be able to confidently perform break-ins & break-outs, catch small eddies & ferry glide on grade 3 whitewater
•Rolling on both sides & hand rolls
• Grade 3 paddling
• Be able to roll consistently & confidently on grade 3 whitewater
Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
• Be able to safely self-rescue in grade 3 whitewater
Duration 2 days
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost $280 per person
advanced
courses
advancedweekend
The sky’s the limit!
Our instructors will help you unlock your potential and take your
paddling to dizzy heights.
The course will begin with a review of skills on flat and moving .
water before concentrating on advanced whitewater freestyle .
and river running skills.
Before taking part in an advanced course you should
On the course you will work on
•Have completed a Penrith Whitewater Intermediate Course or be very confident paddling on grade 3 whitewater
•Reviewing & fine tuning strokes, leans & manoeuvres to build .
precision & efficiency
•Have paddled grade 4 whitewater on numerous occasions in the .
last year
• More advanced playboating
• Be able to perform very confident forward & reverse ferries, .
break-ins & break-outs & catch small eddies on grade 3 whitewater
•Ultimate paddling control & performance on grade 3 whitewater
•Enjoy attempting difficult moves that challenge & push you
• Be an aggressive paddler
•Advanced water reading
•Rolling on both sides, front & back deck & hand roll
• Be able to roll reliably on grade 3 whitewater
Adventure level high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be very confident in the water.
•Attempt hand rolls & offside rolls
Duration 2 days
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost $280 per person
rollinglessons
The most effective form of self-rescue for a paddler is the
eskimo roll. Paddling whitewater is much safer and more
enjoyable with a reliable roll. Our rolling lessons may cover
anything from basic rolling to the more exotic variations.
Adventure level moderate. We recommend that you be physically fit
group
instruction
lessons
A great way to improve your technique, build your
confidence and maximise your paddling pleasure.
You will learn with a group of up to 8 people with
similar skills and experience to yourself.
Adventure level low-high. We recommend that you be physically fit, a strong swimmer and be confident in the water.
Duration 2 hours (2 paddlers or less: 1 hour)
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost 1 lesson
Experience Previous experience required
$55 per person
(Cost of lesson does not include recreational paddling fee)
and be confident in the water.
Duration 2 hours (2 paddlers or less: 1 hour)
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost 1 lesson
Experience Previous experience required
$55 per person
(Cost of lesson does not include recreational paddling fee)
private
other
instruction courses
lessons
PENRITH WHITEWATER OFFERS A RANGE OF OTHER COURSES INCLUDING:
• Kayak Instructor Courses
Learn to be a kayak instructor and introduce others to the world of kayaking.
Raft Guide Course
Would you like to be a raft guide? Enquire about .
our courses.
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• Swiftwater Rescue Courses
Courses for emergency services and the general public.
Do you require something more specialised
or would you like an instructor all .
to yourself?
We will work with you to determine how best to meet your .
specific needs. This may include one-on-one instruction, .
a small group, or instruction in an area not covered by an .
existing course.
Adventure level low-high. We recommend that you be physically fit and
be confident in the water.
Duration 1 or 2 hours
Minimum Age 12 years
Cost 1 hour
Experience Previous experience required
$88 per person / Extra Paddlers
$22 2 hours $150 per person / Extra Paddlers
$33
(Cost of lesson does not include recreational paddling fee)
packages
complete
beginnerspackage
Includes beginner flatwater, movingwater and .
whitewater courses for the reduced price of $700
per person. All 3 courses must be booked and paid
for together in advance.
ASK ABOUT OUR OTHER PACKAGES
We can design a package to suit your needs.
thecourse
Course Rapids
A........ First Drop
B........ Sweet Lips
C........ Main Wave
D........ Jack’s
E......... Number 2
F......... The Deep Fryer
G........ Last Drop
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1..........Check-in & office
2..........Café Whitewater
3..........Changeroom with toilets & hot showers
4..........Boatshed
5..........Beach volleyball court
6..........Grassed picnic areas
7..........Warm-up lake
8..........Pump inlets
9..........Pump outlets
10........Conveyor for rafts and kayaks
11........Start pool & tower
12........Grassed spectator areas with walking paths
13........Finish pool
14........Boat ramp & safety briefing area
15........Car park
16........Bus parking bay
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Operating at normal capacity,
enough water flows through
the pumps to fill a 50 metre
Olympic pool in 55.7 seconds!
Penrith Whitewater is wheelchair accessible.
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howtobook
Bookings are essential and can be made by phone, fax, email or in person.
Penrith Whitewater accepts cash, cheques, money orders and credit cards. A minimum
of 50% deposit is required to make a booking. Full payment will be required to confirm
a booking at least 10 days prior to the instruction date. Bookings made less than 10
days prior to the instruction date will require full payment.
Cancellation by client.
If you cancel:.
• More than 10 days in advance of the instruction date a 100% refund will apply.
• Less than 10 days from the instruction date the 50% deposit is non-refundable.
• Less than 48 hours no payment will be refunded
Cancellation by Penrith Whitewater .
Please note that anyone considered by Penrith Whitewater staff to be intoxicated or adversely affected
by drugs, will not be permitted to participate in any flatwater or whitewater activities. No refunds will be
made under these circumstances.
Risk
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Prior to the instruction you will be required to read and sign an ‘Acceptance of Risk Agreement’
acknowledging that flatwater and whitewater activities have inherent risks and dangers beyond those
normally encountered in everyday life.
McCarthys Lane
Castlereagh Rd
Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd. reserves the right to cancel or alter any activity dates and/or activity times. In these cases, you will be informed as soon .
as possible and every effort will be made to reschedule your instruction at the earliest possible time convenient to you or we will offer a 100% refund.
Old Castlereagh Rd
Andrews Rd
please note.
Kayak instruction at Penrith Whitewater Stadium is provided and sold exclusively by Penrith Whitewater
and cannot be offered for sale or resale, or resold without prior written consent of Penrith Whitewater
Stadium Ltd.
McCarthys Lane Cranebrook, NSW
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PO Box 1120 Penrith Post Business Centre, Penrith NSW 2751
Prices, lessons & courses may be subject to change. Valid from September 2009. All prices are GST inclusive.
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Penrith Whitewater Stadium Ltd. ABN 76 083 662 140.
Ph 02 4730 4333 l Fax 02 4730 4300
Em instruction@penrithwhitewater.com.au l Web www.penrithwhitewater.com.au.