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Level I No kayak experience  You don't need to have any kayak experience You must can swim White water gradation for this course is: I - II and some rapids III In the course for beginners the emphasis lies on a pleasantly sparkling white water adventure that is accessible for everyone. Perhaps you don’t know yet if you will like the kayaking. We will take this into account. Our instructors however will do almost anything in their power to teach you as much as you can possibly learn. Anyone who wants to practise a lot and intensively, will not be in shortage. When you master the kayaking, you will love it even more! We will gladly welcome you again on white water. Even for those who have slight experience with white water kayaking, the course at level I will provide enough stimulation and fun. Spicy rapids will make you anything but bored, and along the river we will find enough spots to practice. Back

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Level II Some kayak experience Skills you have to control a little bit: Forwards stroke Sweep stroke Edging Low brace Swimming in white water White water gradations for this courses are: I-II and III Anyone that has some kayak experience on white water, and wants to get stuck in a bit more, will find enough stimulation in our level II courses. Anyone will be –as much as possible- put in a sub group of his/her own level. Our aim is to give everyone enough individual attention. Our instructors will make sure that you will experience a pleasant kayak holiday full of learning opportunities, to make you a better kayaker. Important note! The course level is not a white water level! At a course level I and II you will also paddle some rapids III and at a course level IV and V you paddle al kinds of white water because the rapids on a river are most of the time from a different class white water. White water IV is the limed but some times when its considered and safe we can paddle a extreme rapid. Back

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Level III Lot of kayak experience Skills you have to control well: Forward- and backward stroke Sweep stroke Edging the kayak Low brace Swimming in white water What are the skills you have a little bit to control? High brace Combination strokes White water reading White water gradations for this courses are: I-II-III and some rapid IV Some kayakers at level III can already roll. For the course its not a must but it is very handy. With the advanced courses the level and intensity of the instruction is much higher than with the courses for beginners. By then, you have made a conscious choice for the sport. During this course it is important that you receive a large degree of individual attention. As a result you can learn quickly to become better at kayaking. We would really like to see your techniques improve. Important note! The course level is not a white water level! At a course level I and II you will also paddle some rapids III and at a course level IV and V you paddle al kinds of white water because the rapids on a river are most of the time from a different class white water. White water IV is the limed but some times when its considered and safe we can paddle a extreme rapid. Back

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Level IV Advanced kayak experience Skills you have to control well: Forward- and backward stroke Sweep stroke (forwards and backwards) Edging the kayak Low- and high brace Swimming in white water Roll What are the skills you have a little bit to control? Combination strokes White water reading Power stroke Safety techniques Boof techniques White water gradations for this courses are: I-II-III and IV At level IV you must control a good roll. At some parts of the river you don't like it when you have to swim! With the advanced courses the level and intensity of the instruction is much higher than with the courses for beginners. By then, you have made a conscious choice for the sport. During this course it is important that you receive a large degree of individual attention. As a result you can learn quickly to become better at kayaking. We expect that you can roll properly. Important note! The course level is not a white water level! At a course level I and II you will also paddle some rapids III and at a course level IV and V you paddle al kinds of white water because the rapids on a river are most of the time from a different class white water. White water IV is the limed but some times when its considered and safe we can paddle a extreme rapid. Back

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Level V Far advanced kayak experience Skills you have to control well: Forward- and backward stroke Sweep stroke (forwards and backwards) Edging the kayak Low- and high brace Swimming in white water Combination strokes White water reading Power stroke Safety techniques Boof techniques Roll (bomb proof) White water gradations for this courses are: I-II-III-IV and by exception IV+ and V From further advanced kayakers we expect that they have mastered the basic techniques and that they can roll properly (bom proof). The emphasis of the instruction during these courses mainly lies on knowledge and the use of equipment, the reading of whitewater, protecting rapids and refining your skills. During the course it is possible to learn a bit more about freestyle kayaking. If you are mostly interested in freestyle kayaking, however, it is best if you sign up for a specific freestyle course. Important note! The course level is not a white water level! At a course level I and II you will also paddle some rapids III and at a course level IV and V you paddle al kinds of white water because the rapids on a river are most of the time from a different class white water. White water IV is the limed but some times when its considered and safe we can paddle a extreme rapid. Back

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Level F For freestyle kayaking you must be able to roll You'll paddle at least level III and can roll. A lot of kayak techniques are used by freestyle kayaking. We advise you to learn the techniques first before you start with freestyle kayaking. Europagaai has two sorts of freestyle courses. With a lot of freestyle kayaking with some freestyle kayaking This course is suitable for the advanced kayaker that can roll properly and owns a own freestyle kayak. During the course (or more so training) we offer a lot of individual instruction. The principles of freestyle kayaking are explained to you in small steps. Freestyle kayaking demands a lot of exercise and you will be intensively trained during the week. We like to see you again at the World Championships Freestyle! Back