INSTRUCTOR AND GUIDE

Andrea Ricci, paddling sports instructor CONI-FICK. 

HOW ARE THE COURSE AND THE DAYS ORGANISED?

Our base camp is in a well-known canoe club near the river. The historic village of Pescantina is just 5 minutes walk away. The canoe club has everything you could wish for: the headquarters is new, the parking is large, the hostel is well equipped, with dormitories, bathrooms, kitchens, changing rooms. The river is just a few meters distance on foot.

We will have two lessons a day, with theory in the classroom or on land, and practice in the water.

We sleep in mixed dormitories. To eat, everyone can choose what to do: we have a fully equipped kitchen, but we will also suggest places to enjoy Italian cuisine, pizza, homemade ice cream. In the village there are also a farmers market and an organic products shop.

REQUIREMENTS

All participants (maximum number of participants: 8) are required to have:

• a good command of the sup in open waters (sea, lake)

• a good confidence in swimming in deep water

TARGET

• River Sup Beginners and Practitioners, to learn or strenghten skills and knowledge

• River Sup Enthusiasts, to enjoy company, exercises, river runs and participate to the world renomated AdigeMarathon

PROGRAM

Depending on the intensity of the day's work, the evening after dinner can be dedicated to studying topics in depth.

Wednesday 16 October

1. Morning - Lesson 1: theory and practice of river stand up paddling

   1. 1. • Theory main topics: preparation and analysis of equipment, analysis of river stance and technique of river paddling

2. Afternoon - Lesson 2: stand up paddling in Peschiera VR, Garda lake; exercises in the lake

Thursday 17 October

1. Morning - Lesson 3: theory and practice of river stand up paddling

   1. 1. • Theory main topics: reading the river and its main characteristics and dangers

         • Practice: exercises on the stretch of river in front of the base camp, both swimming and with the board

2. Afternoon - Lesson 4: stand up paddling Adige river from Pescantina to Parona, 8km

Friday 18 October

1. Morning - Lesson 5: theory and practice of river stand up paddling

   1. 1. • Theory main topics: paddle stroke analysis, vector analysis of forces

         • Practice: exercises on the stretch of river in front of the base camp, both swimming an with the board

2. Afternoon - Lesson 6: stand up paddling Adige river from Volargne to Pescantina, 12km

Saturday 19 October

1. Morning - Lesson 7: stand up paddling Adige river from Dolcè to Pescantina, 20km

2. Afternoon - We bring the boards to Verona and we complete the registration for the AdigeMarathon

Sunday 20 October

• AdigeMarathon (stand up paddling Adige river through Verona city!), 22km

• Evening: base camp common farewell dinner!

CONTENT OF THE LESSONS

Depending on the interest and on the level of participants, some topics may be dismissed or delved deeper.

• analysis of nautical materials and equipment

• analysis of river stance and technique of river paddling

• reading the river

• river swimming

• paddle stroke analysis

• vector analysis of forces

• self-rescue techniques

• rescue techniques

• signals

• organization of river descent in solitary navigation

• group river descent organization

BASE CAMP

• Base camp for overnight stay and self-managed and equipped kitchen: Canoe Rafting Pescantina Bussolengo

• We sleep in a mixed dormitory with 4x2 bunk beds.

• Breakfast: everyone prepares what they prefer

• Lunch: no cooking, but everyone eats something light they prefer

• Dinner: everyone prepares what they prefer or go out for a nice Italian restaurant

PRICES

• Application to Sports Association DIT: 15 euro/year

• Course: 200 euro (bank transfer to the association, NO cash)

• Each night in dormitory: 20 euro (includes bed linen and blanket, but no towels)

• For people staying in dormitory: parking, storage, kitchen with refrigerator available

• Rental of board, paddle, leash, helmet, pfd: 250 euro (cash to the owner)

• Registration to AdigeMarathon: 30 euro

REGISTRATION

• Application to Sports Association DIT: 15 euro/year (we will guide you to make it)

• Registration form to the meeting

• Registration to AdigeMarathon: 30 euro (we will guide you to make it on their website)

PHOTO ALBUM OF THE MEETING

Photos of suggested equipment

After opening the photo album, you can read photo captions describing the product, with pros and cons.