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Eskimo Roll Course

Perfect your kayak handling with our program at the Itsas Eskola. Learn advanced techniques in a safe, climate-controlled environment.

The Eskimo roll course at the Itsas Eskola of the Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián teaches you how to return to the correct position after capsizing, safely and without leaving the kayak. It is a fundamental maneuver for your safety and for mastering the vessel in open water.

It is designed both for those starting out in controlled water training and for those wishing to improve and perfect their skills in a safe environment, under the supervision of our professional team.

This form is a request for a spot and does not confirm it. Once we receive it, we will contact you to finalize dates and times based on the groups being formed. Payment will only be taken when your spot is confirmed and the group is closed.

Eskimo rolling short course

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The Eskimo roll is the technique that allows a paddler to recover their balance and right the kayak after capsizing, without needing to exit the vessel. It is an essential safety maneuver in canoeing/kayaking.
For safety and comfort, the sessions take place in the small, climate-controlled pool at the Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián, a controlled water environment perfect for learning this technique.
No, the Eskimo roll course is open to anyone interested in learning the technique, although members of the Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián have preferential pricing conditions.
Yes, it is recommended to have basic kayak handling knowledge. The Eskimo roll is an advanced safety technique, so it's important to feel comfortable inside the vessel and with the use of the paddle before attempting this maneuver.
It is essential to know how to swim easily. In addition, an acceptable level of general physical fitness and joint mobility is required, especially in the upper body and hip area.
The minimum recommended age for these specific pool courses is 14 years old, although the enrollment of younger individuals can be evaluated if they have proven prior kayak experience.
The Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián provides all the technical equipment necessary for the class: specific pool/Eskimo roll kayak, paddle, life jacket, auxiliary float, and spray skirt.
Due to hygiene and pool operation regulations, each participant must obligatorily bring their own swimsuit, swim cap, and swimming goggles. Goggles are fundamental, as you will spend a lot of time underwater learning the technique.
Since it is held in the club's indoor climate-controlled pool, we use our own kayaks specifically adapted for this environment to avoid damaging the facilities or compromising the hygiene of the water.
Yes, the use of nose clips is highly recommended, as it greatly facilitates learning and avoids the discomfort of water in the nose during repeated rolls. Earplugs are optional depending on each person's sensitivity.
To guarantee personalized attention and maximum safety, we work with very small groups: a minimum of 3 participants is required to form the group, and a maximum of 6 people per session.
The duration of the sessions is coordinated directly with the participants once the group is closed, but generally, the pool classes last approximately 60 to 90 minutes to avoid fatigue and getting cold.
It is completely safe. The learning process is done progressively. The first thing taught and exhaustively practiced is the removal of the spray skirt and exiting the kayak underwater ("wet exit"). Our technical staff is always by your side in the water to assist you at all times.
It depends on each person, their mobility, and their relationship with the water. Some people assimilate the movement in a few sessions, while others require more practice to achieve a consistent and effortless Eskimo roll. Our course adapts to your pace of progression.
We normally start with the traditional Eskimo roll or "Pawlata" (extending the paddle) to facilitate learning the hip mechanics, and later we evolve towards the "C" roll or freestyle, which is the most used in open water and sea kayaking.
Since they are taught in our indoor and climate-controlled pool, the Eskimo roll classes are not affected by external weather and are not cancelled due to rain or rough seas.
No. The form is a pre-registration request. Once received, we will organize the groups (minimum 3, maximum 6 people) and try to match the schedules. We will contact you to confirm if there is a group available and formalize the spot.
No charge is made at the time of filling out the form. The payment is managed once the group is confirmed, the dates are set, and we have formally communicated the allocation of your spot.
Due to the small size of the groups and the scheduling of the pool usage, classes that the participant cannot attend for personal reasons (common illness, trips, etc.) cannot be made up.
Yes. All courses taught at the facilities of the Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián have the coverage of the entity's corresponding civil liability and accident insurance.
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