Learn how to safely control a single packraft in whitewater in your own boat on a rental. The courses focus on the unique hydro-dynamics of packrafts, but doesn’t overlook basic whitewater and safety skills. You will learn to paddle up to WW class III, even try class IV if you like. To ensure effective training for each participant, we divide each class into three categories of experience.
Extended use
After taking part in a course you are free to use the whitewater park.
The Kanupark offers tickets on hour- or day based rates. Details here. At Kanupark you must conform to the general terms and conditions of Kanupark Markkleeberg.
Dates/Availability
Course "KP 1" (A): Saturday, 20 July 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 2" (B): Sunday, 21 July 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 3" (A): Saturday, 27 July 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 4" (B): Sunday, 28 July 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 5" (A): Saturday, 17 September 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 6" (B): Sunday, 18 September 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 7" (A): Saturday, 24 September 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Course "KP 8" (B): Sunday, 25 September 2024 | 10.00 am - 6:00 pm
Please meet up to half an hour before start at the main entrance of Kanupark:
(Wildwasserkehre 1, 04416 Markkleeberg).
Requirements
- age minimum 16 years
- ability to swim
- good physical condition
With booking these are considered as additional conditions as recognized.
Please bring the following
- single packraft with spraydeck (fully closed) or a self-bailing packraft, otherwise please use the rental option
- swimming wear, T-shirt, towel
- flip-flops, toiletry
- food if necessary (restaurant "Wildwasserterrasse" at the Kanupark)
- if existing:
PFD (ref. DIN EN ISO 12402-5)
helmet (ref. EN 1385)
neoprene clothing or drysuit
(neoprene) shoes
- The neoprene equipment can be rented completely or individually on site for a material fee. Prices:
Helmet 3,50 €
Life jacket 4,50 €
Neoprene clothing (single pieces): jacket 5,50 €, trousers 5,50 €, shoes 3,50 €
- As an alternative to neoprene shoes you can also use your own sneakers while paddling
Number of participants
- Maximum: 5
- Minimum: 3 (otherwise refund)
Accommodation
Close to the Kanupark is "Neuseenland-Camping", also with guest rooms available. We suggest an early reservation. Staying in Leipzig for longer is also worth considering. It is a true "Watercity".
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Disclaimer
The fee for the class and the packraft rental needs to be paid at least ten days after booking. Otherwise the claim for the course extinguishes. In case of higher power such as flooding, thunderstorms etc. there is a right for alternate date as long as the course has not started yet.
Please note: If you order this course form outside Germany, please add your adress again as separate shipping address and choose the country "Germany", otherwhise the system will add shipping costs to you order.