4 Day Sea kayak Course February 15, 2025

This is a 4-day sea kayaking course.

people in a double kayak on a kayaking course in Lyttleton Harbour
4-day Sea kayaking course

4-DAY SEA KAYAKING COURSE OVERVIEW

 

This four-day sea kayaking course includes the two-day introductory course and two days extending those skills. The focus of this course gaining confidence and control of your boat in a variety of conditions. You will also learn advanced paddle strokes and rescues.

 

This is a popular course for those with limited sea kayaking experience, who would like to get some professional guidance or no experience and would like to give it a go.

 

PRICE $1569* (MINIMUM AGE 16 YEARS)

Youth Price $799** (14-15 years, accompanied by an adult)

Ask about our Family Friendly courses for ages less than 14 years.

 

Prerequisites skills

 

you will learn everything you need in this course. There are no prerequisite skills or experience required before attending this course.

 

COURSE LOCATION

Kayaking in Lyttleton Harbour
Kayaking in Lyttleton Harbour

 

The course is based out of Lyttelton Harbour (20mins from Christchurch City centre).

Day 1:

We meet at Charteris Bay, Lyttleton Harbour, at 9:00 am

Day 2:

Lyttelton harbour based, location determined by weather and group

Day 3: 

location determined by weather and group – possible camp out on Quail Island, Lyttleton Harbour.

Day 4:

Lyttelton harbour based, location determined by weather and group

Please note: If it is too windy to be on the harbour, we may use Lake Rua as a backup option.

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Christchurch City

If you travel from out of town, we recommend staying in Lyttelton, Governors Bay, the south side, or Christchurch City Centre. If you don’t have transport in Christchurch, we will pick you up and drop you off at your accommodation daily. If the weather is good, we will spend the 3rd/last night camping at Quail Island in Lyttleton Harbour.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEAR & EQUIPMENT

Kayak with map and split paddle
Kayak with safety gear

 

All you will need for this course is your personal paddling clothing. We will supply the sea kayak and all the necessary equipment if you don’t have your own.  You can find a packing list as well as a course outline at the bottom of this page.

 

 

FOOD

 

Food is not provided on this course. However, we recommend packing plenty of snacks and lunch that does not require cooking.

 

 

FREE TRANSPORT

OENZ Sea kayak trailer

 

If you’re staying in a hotel

Free transport is available from any Christchurch accommodation if you’re travelling from out of town to attend one of our courses.

 

Meeting locations (catch a ride with us)

If you have your own car and want a lift, we can meet you at one of the following locations.

Princess Margaret Hospital Car park (8:25 am)

Governors Bay Hotel (8:45 am)

 

*Our preferred meeting location is Governors Bay Hotel.

van used for sea kayaking courses in Christchurch
OENZ Van

 

TRAVELLING FROM OUT OF TOWN?

We recommend that you arrive in Christchurch the day before your course. We have a few hotel & hostel suggestions on our FAQ’s page. Please avoid booking accommodation north or east of the city centre.  We are more than happy to drop you back at your accommodation or directly at the airport at the end of the course.  The earliest time we can have you back at the airport is 6 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS SEA KAYAKING COURSE

 

Day 1: Skills, Equipment & Rescues

Kayaking Skills

  • Paddle techniques
  • Power and touring strokes
  • instructor working with lady on a sea kayaking course
    Practising low brace paddle strokes

    Kayak control/manoeuvring

  • Low Brace

Sea Kayak Equipment

  • Fitting out your boat
  • Overview of sea kayak equipment
  • Care and maintenance
  • Transporting and storing kayaks/gear

 

Day two: Rescues

  • Paddle float rescues
  • Scramble self-rescue
  • Supporting a rescue
  • Emergency communications and equipment

    kayaking under a wharf on a Kayak course
    Kayaking control training

 

Day three: Advanced Paddle Strokes and Boat Control

Kayaking Skills

  • Paddle techniques/skills: Stern rudder, draw strokes, low brace turns
  • Paddling in current: Ferry Gliding, entering and exiting eddies
  • Control/Maneuvering: Railing, edging, paddling around rocks

Rescue

  • Self-rescue in moving water

 

Day four: Consolidation Paddle 

The group will choose (with their instructor) a location to paddle to, fit to weather, sea state and group ability.

 

 

* This is the early bird booking price. Standard rates are available on the course calendar.

**Conditions apply for youth pricing structure. See FAQ’s page.


 

Sea Kayaking Course Downloads

 

 

Course Outline
Gear List

 

 

 

 

 

 


See what our clients have to say

Awesome course, learnt so much, challenging but really supportive learning environment.” – Lydia, Christchurch

“Fantastic team at OENZ. Excellent fun and learning with a great group of like-minded people. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and the skills will inevitably allow greater access to our beautiful country. Highly recommend!” – Rob James, Canterbury.

“The experience, enthusiasm and communication from the instructors was great. We’re off to buy a sea kayak and try out the stuff we learned” – Carlos Rosado, Christchurch

 


*Minimum 3 people needed to run a course

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Course Timing

9:00am to 4:00pm