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Kathmandu Coast to Coast

Kayak Training for Complete Beginners

Get your Grade 2 Certificate, develop your skills, and paddle the Waimakariri Gorge with confidence.

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8 Course Options

Early-bird
Grade 2 Certificate Course (4 Days)
Get your grade 2 certificate for Coast to Coast. No experience needed.

149 reviews
$1,196.00 $1,295.00
Flat-Water Technique Lesson (60 Minutes)
One-on-One introduction/forward stroke lesson. No experience needed.
$120.00
Waimakariri Gorge for First-Timers Course (3 Days)
Experience the Waimak Gorge for the first time. Grade 2 cert required.

14 reviews
$980.00
Waimakariri Gorge Guided Trip (1 Day)
Kayak the race route before Coast to Coast. Grade 2 cert required.

9 reviews
$395.00
Multisport Kayaking Skills Course (3 Days)
Improve your skills on the Waimakariri River. Grade 2 cert required.
$980.00
Early-bird
Whitewater Beginner's Course (4 Days)
Learn how to whitewater kayak. No expereince needed.
$1,196.00 $1,295.00
Early-bird
Whitewater Skills for Multisport Course (4 Days)
Improve your whitewater skills so you can race with more confidence.

1 review
$1,196.00 $1,295.00
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Coast to Coast Kayak Hire Package 2027
Kayak for the race plus Feb 6–8 skills course. Grade 2 cert required.
$1,895.00
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Kathmandu Coast to Coast First-Timer's Guide

This 20-minute video will teach you everything you need to know to get started with multisport kayaking.

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Palm
Rock Shoes
Versatile booties for multisport, sea kayaking, and whitewater

13 reviews
$123.40 $129.90
Palm
Quantum Neoprene Shorts
Neoprene, wetsuit-style paddling shorts for extra warmth without bulk

7 reviews
$128.25 $135.00
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Smiley’s
Nose Clip
Flexible nose clip with attachment leash for keeping water out

2 reviews
$19.95 $21.00
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Palm
Vertigo Jacket
Light-weight multisport jacket with neoprene neck and latex wrists

6 reviews
$327.75 $345.00
RedLime
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Rasdex
Multisporter PFD
Side-entry multisport PFD with rear hydration pocket

5 reviews
$313.50 $330.00
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Rasdex
Sun Gloves
Gloves that cover the top of your hands only, leaving palms bare

7 reviews
$37.05 $39.00
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Palm
Classic Dry Bag 20L
Durable dry bag for multisport racing and whitewater kayaking

3 reviews
$66.40 $69.90
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Rasdex
Multisport Spray Skirt With Food Pocket
Neoprene spray skirt for multisport racing with handy food pocket

4 reviews
$194.75 $205.00
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Palm
Index Neoprene Socks
Low-profile neoprene wetsuit socks worn inside your kayaking booties

2 reviews
$66.49 $69.99
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Sweet Protection
Wanderer Helmet
High-performance multi-layer helmet with good ventilation

6 reviews
$332.40 $349.90
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Earth Sea Sky
Men's Power Grid Midlayer Top
Mid-layer top made from highly breathable Polartec PowerGrid fleece

5 reviews
$170.05 $179.00
CharcoalMolten Red
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Palm
Kayak Float Bag 45L
Air bag specifically shaped for the stern of long multisport kayaks

4 reviews
$78.37 $82.50
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Palm
Pilot Neoprene Skull Cap
Low-profile neoprene skull cap with fleece backing for under a helmet

2 reviews
$52.25 $55.00
Thermadry
Long-Sleeved Polypro Top
Unisex thermal trop in 100% polypropylene for warmth even when wet

2 reviews
$66.49 $69.99
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Palm
Zenith Jacket
Highly durable multisport jacket with GlideSkin neck and latex wrists

10 reviews
$446.40 $469.90
Mint/LimeSherbet/Ocean
Thermadry
Polypro Long Johns
Unisex thermal leggings in 100% polypropylene for warmth even when wet

2 reviews
$66.49 $69.99
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Fox 40
Classic Whistle
Large and loud pealess whistle with a maximum sound power of 115dB

2 reviews
$20.80 $21.90
Neon GreenYellowOrangePinkRed
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Rasdex
Classic Shorty Paddle Jacket
Ultralight short-sleeve multisport jacket with velcro collar

2 reviews
$213.75 $225.00
BlueLimeRed
Rasdex
Neoprene Cockpit Cover
Cover to keep water/bugs out of your boat during transport or storage

1 review
$83.12 $87.50
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Earth Sea Sky
Women's Power Grid Midlayer Top
Mid-layer top made from highly breathable Polartec PowerGrid fleece

1 review
$170.05 $179.00
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