Kayak exemption
Kayak Grade 2 Exemption
Kayak Grade 2 Exemption
By far our preferred choice of training and assessment is from qualified instructors. However we also provide a “competitor exemption” process for those who either cannot access a qualified instructor, or can easily show they have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to compete safely. This process will attract a fee of NZ$50 per application. Applications to be made to the River Safety Manager.
Individuals will need to submit a combination of at least two* of the following:
- Logged experience
- Signed attestation from a person of high regard in kayaking
- Proof of competition of other kayak races or multi-sport events involving grade 2 kayaking sections
- Video evidence
- River rescue course or other kayak skills course
*Note: more than two forms of evidence may be required by the River Safety Manager depending on your level of evidence
We may also accept other kayaking certificates that are the equivalent to or surpass the requirements of the Coast to Coast grade 2 certificate. These will be assessed on a case by case basis and may attract a fee of NZ$50 if we require additional information to be supplied. Please note: a BCU 2 Star award is NOT sufficient to meet requirements.
