Tide Race / River rescue
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As sea kayakers in Switzerland it may seem difficult to get experience in the more difficult conditions on the sea. When we are limited to just a few weeks holiday a year in the playgrounds of Anglesey and beyond, how do you get the necessary experience?
What we do have is a great variety of high volume rivers and white water on our doorstop. A tide race itself is literally a river on the sea formed by tidal movement and actually here in Switzerland we have the perfect training ground to get exactly the right experience, the opportunity to develop our moving water skills and have lots of fun to complement what we already have on the lake.
Our Tide Race / River Rescue course takes place on the Aare from Thun to Bern and look at developing our rescue skills on moving water.
Prerequisite
Our Tide Race / River Rescue courses are aimed at paddlers who have experience on the river and lake completing our lake courses and river / Tiderace courses or equivalent.
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Jolien Gekiere
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Coaching Philosophy
At Hightide, we believe in coaching the individual. Our courses start from where you are and guide you toward your personal paddling goals.
For some, this means building confidence to paddle and enjoy nature. For others, it’s about improving efficiency for expeditions or long-distance paddling. It could also involve developing the skills to venture onto the sea or mastering techniques for rivers, rock gardens, and surf.
Whatever your aim, our extensive experience on the ocean and deep understanding of sea kayaking will help you move forward. All our coaches come from a sea kayaking background, hold professional qualifications, and are passionate not just about paddling but also about coaching. We’ve spent years refining what truly makes a difference in the sport and are committed to delivering it in the most effective way—by making you feel the learning.
When you join a Hightide course, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to keep improving and a structured way to retain what you've learned. We see our role as creating the right conditions for learning, so your progress continues long after the course ends.