Introduction to Kayaking
Level: 1
Description
Course Duration: The course duration should be adjusted to best fit the needs and goals of the participants. Refer to sample outlines below for content and progression possibilities based on time allowance. Course Location / Venue: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Sarapiqui river Class I a II Course Prerequisites: None Instructors: ACA Level 3 Rafting - Paddle Instructor (Or higher) Class Ratio: 5 Participants : 1 Instructor; with an additional instructor or qualified assistant the ratio can be 10 : 2
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: 1 day (6 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui River
Ratio: 1:5
Instructor: David Duarte
Prerequisites: Own equipment.
Price: $75.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites.
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts
Sunscreen
String or strap to secure your glasses
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
Wool shirts for cool or rainy days
Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
Essentials of River Kayaking
Level: 2
Description
Course Duration: The course duration should be adjusted to best fit the needs and goals of the participants. Refer to sample outlines below for content and progression possibilities based on time allowance. Course Prerequisites: None Instructors: ACA Level 3 Rafting - Paddle Instructor (Or higher)
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Sarapiqui river moving water on rivers up to and including class I sections.
Ratio: 5:1
Instructor: David
Prerequisites: Own equipment.
Price: $100.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling site
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts
Sunscreen
String or strap to secure your glasses
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days
Cotton
T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
River Kayaking
Level: 3
Description
The River Kayaking course is a program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals in public, private and commercial settings.
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Course may be conducted on sections of rivers rated up to class I-II
Ratio: 5:1
Instructor: David Duarte
Prerequisites: Own equipment.
Price: $110.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts
Sunscreen
String or strap to secure your
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
Wool shirts for cool or rainy days
Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
Whitewater Kayaking
Level: 4
Description
The Whitewater Kayaking course is a program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level through intermediate individuals in public, private and commercial settings.
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Course may be conducted on sections of rivers rated up to class II-III.
Ratio: 5:1
Instructor: ACA Level 4 Rafting - Paddle Instructor (Or higher)
Prerequisites: None
Price: $110.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
Eskimo Roll Course
Begginer - Advanced
Description
Participation in a skimo roll kayak clinic is an integral part of learning to kayak. Practicing kayak techniques like rolling makes paddling a joy by lessening the fear and hassle of swimming in whitewater. Don't let the inability to roll stop you!
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Course may be conducted on sections of rivers rated up to class I-II.
Ratio: 5:1
Instructor: ACA Level 4 Rafting - Paddle Instructor (Or higher)
Prerequisites: None
Price: $100.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
River running clinic for kayak
Intermediate - Advanced
Description
River Runs are for one day, one week or more. These guided kayaking trips are on the Sarapiqui, Volcano, Poza Azul, Toro, Puerto Viejo, Pacuare, Sucio, Chirripo, Tres Amigos, Balsa, Toro Amarillo or any river in the country. These kayaking trips give advanced beginners a chance to gain experience and provide intermediate kayakers the opportunity to paddle a new river. While these trips are not instructional clinics, they are a wonderful way to practice your kayaking techniques under the leadership of a qualified instructor. Paddlers participating in River Runs should be able to perform eddy turns, peel outs, ferries, and unassisted self rescues. Sarapiqui Outdoor’s river runners should feel comfortable in Class II white water. Class III river runners should be strong intermediates who are comfortable on class III water. Our advanced river running clinics are more instructional than other river runs with a focus on the kayaking techniques that help you develop the skills and confidence to handle more difficult water.
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center
Ratio: 5:1
Instructor: ACA Level 4 Rafting - Paddle Instructor (Or higher)
Prerequisites: None
Price: $100.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
Customized clinic
Choose your level
Description
Have you always wanted to master a specific technique or skill in the kayak, but is there never enough time or knowledge to teach you? I have some good news. Here at Sarapiqui outdoor center, we offer customized classes with a trained ACA- guide that will fit you perfectly!
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center
Ratio: 5:1
Instructor: ACA Level 4 Rafting - Paddle Instructor (Or higher)
Prerequisites: None
Price: $100.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
Swift Water Rescue
Level: 4
Description
The River Safety and Rescue workshop teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and simple rescues of paddlers in distress. Emphasis is placed both on personal safety and on simple, commonly used skills. Fundamental techniques for dealing with hazards that carry greater risks for both victim and rescuer, such as entrapments, and pins, also are taught. This course is aimed at whitewater boaters interested in learning fundamental river rescue skills.
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 3 days (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center, Course may be conducted on sections of rivers rated up to class I-II
Ratio: 6 Participants : 1 Instructor
Instructor: Level 4: Swift Water Rescue (Or higher)
Prerequisites: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Price: $100.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
Attachments
ACA Safety Rescue HandbookAssessment L2 ERSRAssessment L3 RSRAssessment L4 SWRAssessment L5 ASWRInstructor Criteria L2 ERSRInstructor Criteria L3 RSRInstructor Criteria L4 SWRInstructor Criteria L5 ASWRSkills L2 ERSRSkills L3 RSRSkills L4 SWRSkills L5 ASWRWhat to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Course for Tourism Activities
Description
This course is specifically designed for tour guides, outdoor activity operators, and any tourism professional who wants to be prepared to handle emergency situations during excursions. The training covers essential first aid techniques and CPR procedures, ensuring participants acquire the skills needed to respond effectively and safely to potential incidents during tourism activities. What Will You Learn? - Initial emergency assessment and scene management. - CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants. - Care for wounds, bleeding, fractures, burns, and other common injuries during outdoor activities. - Identification and treatment of shock, fainting, allergies, hypothermia, and heatstroke. - Airway obstruction clearance maneuvers. Why Is This Course Important? Adventure tourism and outdoor activities have particular risks, and being prepared can make a difference in a critical situation. This course provides you with the confidence and knowledge to act immediately in an emergency, ensuring the safety and well-being of your clients while they enjoy their adventures.
About
Schedule: 9:00am
Duration: Up to 1 day (8 hours)
Location: Sarapiqui Outdoor Center
Ratio: 12:1
Instructor: Certified Instructor
Prerequisites: None
Price: $100.00
Includes
All equipment
ACA Instructor certified
Fruit snack
Home made local style lunch
Transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites
What to Bring
Swimsuit and/or shorts.
Sunscreen.
String or strap to secure your glasses.
Water shoes or sandals with ankle straps. No flip flops. Closed toe shoes recommended.
Light rain jacket and/or polypropylene
wool shirts for cool or rainy days. Cotton T-shirts for sunny days only (they make you colder when wet).
