Learn to paddle

Kayak school

Expert-led

Expert-led kayak school

The programme is led by a Master's degree professor of physical education and sport, licensed coach, long-time Serbian national team representative, participant in World and European Championships and certified water rescue specialist. With experience working at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education as a paddling demonstrator and coach at the Serbian Canoe Federation camp for prospective competitors.

Every session is carefully designed to combine recreational paddling with high standards of safety and correct technique. Discipline, precision and dedication — the values of elite sport — form the foundation of every programme.

We provide all equipment for every participant: kayak, paddle, helmet and life jacket. Enjoy a quality, safe experience on the water.

Kayak school on the Drina
Training levels

Choose your program

We tailor the program to your experience and goals. Contact us for information on schedules and groups.

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Beginner level

Beginners' kayak school

5 sessions + final descent

6,000 RSD

We run a beginners' kayak school on the Drina, at Rača picnic area. Over five days, a kayak instructor will introduce you to the basics of safe paddling on calm and easy whitewater.

  • Basic paddling equipment
  • Water safety fundamentals
  • Proper paddle grip & technique
  • Kayak steering basics
  • Entering current & eddies
  • Final river descent
02

Advanced level

Advanced kayak school

4 sessions

5,000 RSD

Designed for those who already paddle and want to improve. Special focus on more demanding moves, precise entries into currents and eddies, and stronger kayak edging.

  • Advanced paddling techniques
  • Precise current entries
  • Kayak edging & lean
  • Efficient use of river flow
  • Locations: Crvene vode & Bujaković rapid
03

Individual approach

Individual kayak school

1 session (60 min)

2,500 RSD

We tailor individual sessions to your goals, schedule and prior knowledge. You can learn paddling basics with a kayak instructor, improve existing skills, or learn the Eskimo roll.

  • Fully customised program
  • Beginner or advanced techniques
  • Skills refresher
  • Eskimo roll
  • Flexible scheduling
Curriculum

What you'll learn

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Paddling technique

Proper paddle stroke, steering in current, turning and stopping — the foundation of everything.

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Water safety

Capsize procedures, self-rescue, assisting others and basic water rescue techniques.

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River navigation

Reading the river, assessing rapids, entering currents and eddies, route planning on whitewater.

Eskimo roll

The technique of righting a capsized kayak without exiting — for advanced participants.

Interested?

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Contact us for information on schedules and groups. The school is held at Rača picnic area in Bajina Bašta.

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Let's plan together

Ready for an adventure?

Contact us and we'll find the perfect tour for you — solo travelers, couples, or families of any size.