Youth Whitewater Progression

Program Overview The course begins with an assessment of the paddler’s current skills and progresses according to their experience, confidence, river levels, and personal goals. The objective is not simply to complete five kayak sessions, but to create a clear progression that helps the paddler become safer, more independent, and more confident on moving water. Session 1 – Skills Assessment & Fundamentals We begin on calm or easy moving water to evaluate the paddler’s current technique and comfort level. Topics may include: Equipment setup and kayak fit Safety communication Wet exit and swimming position Forward stroke efficiency Sweep strokes Edging and boat control Basic rolling assessment Eddy turns and peel-outs Session 2 – Boat Control & River Technique The second session focuses on improving control and understanding how to use the river. Skills may include: Eddy catching Peel-outs Ferry angles Reading current Using river features Maintaining momentum Improved edging Stroke timing Session 3 – River Running & Confidence The paddler begins applying technical skills while moving downstream. The focus is on: Choosing river lines Reading rapids Scouting River communication Following a lead paddler Recovering from mistakes Confidence in moving water Session 4 – Advanced Skills & Personal Goals This session is customized according to the paddler’s progress. Possible areas of focus include: Rolling development Combat roll preparation Stronger ferries S-turns Eddy hopping Surfing river features More technical lines River awareness and decision-making Session 5 – Coached River Day The final session brings everything together. The paddler completes a coached river run where the instructor helps them apply their new skills in a real river environment. The focus is on becoming a more confident, independent, and safety-conscious paddler. At the end of the program, we review progress and provide recommendations for the next stage of their kayaking development. Activities Depending on skill level and river conditions, the program may include: Whitewater kayaking Flatwater skills Moving-water instruction River running Rolling practice Eddy turns Ferries River reading Safety techniques Surfing Personalized technical coaching What’s Included Professional private kayak instruction ACA Level 4 Kayak Instructor Kayak Paddle PFD Helmet Spray skirt River safety equipment Technical coaching Initial skills assessment Personalized progression plan Guided river sessions Not Included Transportation to and from Sarapiquí Accommodation Meals and drinks Personal travel insurance Activities outside the kayak program Transportation between locations when special logistics are required Transportation can be arranged upon request. Who Is This Program For? This program is ideal for: Young paddlers with previous kayaking experience Kids and teenagers developing whitewater skills Families traveling to Costa Rica primarily for kayaking Young paddlers preparing to explore rivers such as the Sarapiquí, Pejibaye, Pacuare, Savegre, or Naranjo Parents looking for professional and personalized kayak coaching for their children The program is adapted to the paddler’s age, experience, river level, physical ability, and confidence. Why Train With Jaguar Kayak Academy? Jaguar Kayak Academy combines professional instruction with more than two decades of real whitewater experience. The program is led by Andrey Coto, ACA Level 4 Kayak Instructor, ACA Swiftwater Rescue Instructor, and ACA Rafting Instructor. The goal is simple: Better technique. Better decisions. More confidence. More fun on the river. Whether your child is preparing for more challenging rivers or simply wants to become a stronger paddler, this program provides professional coaching in one of the most beautiful river environments in Costa Rica.

• ✔ Instructor profesional ACA Level 4 Kayak 5 sesiones privadas de kayak Evaluación inicial de habilidades Plan de progresión personalizado Kayak Paddle PFD / chaleco salvavidas Helmet / casco Spray skirt Equipo básico de seguridad de río Instrucción técnica River safety coaching Práctica de rolling
• ✔ ferries
• ✔ eddies
• ✔ peel-outs y river running según nivel Selección de secciones de río según experiencia y condiciones

• ✖ Hospedaje Alimentación Transporte desde/hacia el aeropuerto Transporte especial entre destinos o ríos fuera de Sarapiquí Seguro de viaje personal Actividades adicionales fuera del programa Entradas o fees externos
• ✖ si aplican Gastos personales