Gene17Kayaking's Next Generation Training is a springtime immersion course set on the Soča River in Slovenia, tailored for paddlers eager to elevate their skills and embark on a coaching or guiding career. Whether you're pursuing formal qualifications like Paddle UK or seeking to deepen your practical expertise, this program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes:
Advanced paddling techniques for Class III/IV riversModern, dynamic guiding and coaching strategiesReal-world group management and decision-making skillsWhitewater safety and rescue trainingPersonalized feedback and progression planningParticipants will also have the opportunity to complete Paddle UK Advanced White Water Kayak Leader and Coach Training, contingent upon meeting the necessary prerequisites. With a low coach-to-paddler ratio and a focus on individualized instruction, this course is ideal for those committed to advancing their whitewater kayaking journey.
And lastly "The Next Generation Training" is a no-frills, all-action boot camp for serious career minded paddlers ready to push their skills and leadership on the river. This course is very different from any other coaching product by Gene17Kayaking, as such requires an additional Application Form to be completed for selection.
Your week
Arrival day. Relax, settle in and sample the local cuisine
We’ll start off with a session looking at your gear and your boat outfitting. Then we’ll take to the water on the lower Soča, a chilled-out run that gives us the chance to look at how you’re paddling and find out what you want to work on
We’ll build on day 2, including a review of technical skills and a chance to set some goals for the rest of the week. We’ll spend the afternoon on improving your all round boat handling
Today we’ll concentrate on improving your general river awareness and using it to improve your paddling and your river leadership
Today’s the day to concentrate on river safety, including how to stay safe in a group and how to handle any problems that do arise
Road trip and river run. We’ll head upstream for a longer river trip, a great chance to put your new skills into practice on some more challenging rapids
The Big day out! This all day mission’s the chance to use your newly developed techniques on an Alpine classic
Departure day. After a final review, we’ll drop you back at the airport
What's included
What the price does includeGuiding and InstructionAssistance with River shuttles*Werner Premium Paddle* An Airport Shuttle Service to and from Trieste Airport, or Cividale Train Station in Italy can be arranged with a local provider. All arrivals to any of Venice’s airports, will need to make their way to Cividale for pick up prior to 18:00 on the day of arrival
What the price does not includeAccommodation
Catering
Airport Shuttle
Kayak hire
Visa fees
Flight
Bar bills
Travel & Boat insurance
Tips
Can I rental a kayak & paddle in destination?
In all out destinations we have developed great partnerships with local kayak rental outletsWe will help you secure a kayak of your choiceIf you do not wish to travel with your own paddle, we have a handful of high end Werner Paddles all with straight shafts and 45ºR feather. We also have some breakdown split paddles that can be made into 0º & 45ºL feather,. All available upon request.Note all equipment whether from a rental station or Gene17Kayaking is offered on a first come first served basis.
Note: we can not guarantee the use of any specific kayak. Local rental kayak providers have a fine fleet and offer the service at a fair cost, and with good notice you'll have a wider selection. We provide paddles, from Werner Paddles so you do not need to fly with your own paddle.
