KAYAKING

Start your kayaking journey with SLMC

KAYAKING COACHING SESSIONS

The club has weekly training paddle groups with technique focused coaches and a bunch of other multisport paddlers based at 3 locations in the Southern Lakes - Lake Hayes (Mark/Grant), Lake Dunstan (Simon) and Lake Wanaka (Brian). Feel free to join the closest group by clicking the relevant link.

These groups are great focus on technique, to get kayak fit and to meet paddling buddies (handy for those longer river adventures!)

The groups are a great way to take your paddling further and they run all year round!!

TRY LEARN EXPLORE

A FUN AND SAFE WAY TO START PADDLING

Try Learn Explore

Try Learn Explore is a great entry point to paddling. This course introduces new paddles to the sport through the three progressive levels Try, Learn, Explore.

Participants will learn skills and gain knowledge in all areas of paddling including equipment, understanding environment and conditions, paddling technique and safety around water.

As a Canoe Racing NZ affiliated club we have access to paddling resources and a fleet of beginner friendly surf skis to use for the course.

Courses run from October to April each year. Register your interest below.

TRY PADDLING

This is your introduction to paddling of a craft. It gives the paddler the basic essential information and skills needed to have a go paddling.

LEARN PADDLING

The Learn program develops paddlers’ skills to effectively paddle their craft. The program educates participants in water safety and helps develop the participants water confidence.

EXPLORE PADDLING

This program encourages paddlers to experience different types of paddling crafts and/or further develop their skills in a specific craft of choice.

I want to join Try, Learn, Explore
25/26 Season

Course 1: Youth Kayak Course at Lake Hayes Reserve
3 weeks duration, 2 lessons per week; November-December 2025

Wednesday 19 November 5pm-6pm

Saturday 22 November 9am-10am

Wednesday 26 November 5pm-6pm

Saturday 29 November 9am-10am

Wednesday 3 December 5pm-6pm

Participants must join the club first to be able to participate

Participants must be minimum 10 years old and be able to swim at least 50 metres

For any queries, please contact the club slmcmembership@gmail.com

Join course 1

Course 2: Youth Lessons
TBC