The eskimo roll is without a doubt the most important self-rescue maneuver in whitewater kayaking. Besides being essential for whitewater, it is also extremely useful in other kayaking disciplines, such as sea kayaking, kayak polo and evidently, surf kayaking. To an outsider, rolling a kayak might seem funny and entertaining, yet for the enthusiastic paddler, it might dictate the difference between a pleasant day and that of cold and sacrifice. Therefore, taming this technique invented by the eskimos is fundamental to all paddlers who want to venture in the most technically demanding and dangerous rivers and the weekend paddlers alike

Tentative Dates * :

1st event: February 23; 2nd event: June 15; 3rd event: Setember 28
* Because the location of the course is public and its use is dependent on several entities, the above dates are prone to modification. Nonetheless CCABP will do its best to follow the Tentative schedule.

Course logistics:

Location – Piscinas Municipais de Arouca

Duration – 4 hours

Schedule – from 14h00 to 18h00

Minimum number of students – 4

Maximum number of students – 10

Price for students with own gear – 35 euros

Price for CCABP members with own gear – 30 euros

Full rental gear from CCABP – 10 euros (attention, the number of kits is limited)

Course topics:

This course is primarily practical. We will present and train the most common types of eskimo rolls.

Contacts and registration:

Daniel Afonso (email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Note: Registration should be made to the previous email. Upon registration, we will send a confirmation email and require payment via wire transfer. Details will be provided then. Confirmation of payment will be required on the first day of the activity.