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PADDLE CLASSES
For any questions on the below classes, please contact Mainpeak Paddlesports.
Phone: (08) 6103 4530
Email: paddle@mainpeak.com.au
Address: 2A Railway Street, Cottesloe, WA
More information: For our store opening hours and map click here
Introduction to Kayaking
If you are new to kayaking and want to learn the basics then enroll in this course.
The aim of this two and half hour lesson is to impart knowledge. You will have a basic understanding of
- Paddling forward and backwards
- An emergency stop
- The ability of turning the boat with a combination of forward and reverse sweeps
- How to launch your craft
- How to embark and disembark
After the lesson you will have the confidence to conduct a deep water capsize, wet exit, conduct a self and assisted rescue. Please note that you are required to bring your own paddling gear.
Upcoming dates:
- Nov 13 & 27
- Dec 4 & 11
- Jan 15 &29
- Feb 12 &26
- Mar 12 &26
Bookings are essential! Please contact Mainpeak Paddlesports for more information.
Cost: $65.00 for both Mainpeak Club members and non-members.
Time: 12.00pm - 2.30pm
Location: Freshwater Bay (end of Leake Street) – See map
Paddlecraft Demos/Demo Days
Come and try a canoe or kayak at our demo days every Saturday at Freshwater Bay.
If you are interested in trying any of the wide range of the world's best brands of paddle craft that Mainpeak Paddlesports have to offer, then give the team a call and book on for a demo. We can bring several craft that you are interested in and give you a trial run in each. Mainpeak Paddlesports staff will be on hand to offer advice on which craft is best suited for your needs. If it’s the latest in fishing kayaks, a sit on top for the kids, canoes or any other paddlecraft, Mainpeak Paddlesports can bring it down to Freshwater Bay and help you select the right craft.
As a bonus, Mainpeak Paddlesports offers a FREE $65 lesson with every boat purchase of over $1000.
Bookings are essential! Please contact Mainpeak Paddlesports for more information.
Cost: $15.00 for both members and non-members [refundable with any boat purchase through Mainpeak].
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am every Saturday.
Location: Freshwater Bay (end of Leake Street) – See map
Kayak Rolling Lessons
Learn how to roll a kayak in the controlled environment of a swimming pool, so you can be confident once you get into white water. These classes are run with a 2:1 student to instructor ratio to ensure you get the maximum attention required. Minimum of two people required for the class to go ahead.
Lessons are to be run at Belmont Oasis swimming pool on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday nights from 7-9pm (based on minimum of 2 customers).
Bookings are essential! Please contact Mainpeak Paddlesports for more information.
Cost: $90 for 2hrs in a heated pool
Location: Belmont Oasis Leisure Center
Time: 7.00 - 9.00pm
NB: All gear provided but need a minimum of 2 people per course.
Private Lessons - by Appointment
Scheduling Problems? Not a problem.
Want some personal attention? No worries.
The committed staff at Mainpeak Paddlesports can adjust to suit your timetable and needs. If you need brush up lessons, help to refine a skill or want to start from scratch give us a call and we can design a programmed to suit you. Bring your own boat.
Cost: $60 1st hour, 2nd hour $40
Bookings are essential! Please contact Mainpeak Paddlesports for more information.