点评:I took the beginner 5-day white-water kayaking course with KTN's coach David Egesa spread across multiple weekends. I entered the program barely able to paddle forward in flat-water and left with a fairly reliable ability to run across and roll in class 3 rapids.
The Nile is a great training ground, but David’s coaching is what makes the learning actually work. I design learning programs for a living, and I’m usually pretty picky about instruction. Real growth happens at that sweet spot right at the edge of what you already know and David has a real gift for identifying that iteratively. He knows exactly when to push and how to help you find your feet.
The 30 or so hours I spent on the river with him was easily one of the best investments I’ve made. I’m leaving with a ton of confidence, pride in my technical progress, and a genuine love for the sport.
Very happy with the experience!
翻译:我参加了KTN教练David Egesa开设的五天初级激流皮划艇课程,课程分几个周末进行。课程开始时,我几乎无法在平静的水面上划桨前进,而课程结束后,我已经能够比较稳定地在三级激流中划行和翻滚。
尼罗河是一个绝佳的训练场地,但David的指导才是真正让学习卓有成效的关键。我的工作就是设计学习项目,所以我对教学的要求通常很高。真正的进步发生在你现有知识的边缘,而David在这方面极具天赋,他能够循序渐进地找到这个最佳平衡点。他知道何时应该督促你,以及如何帮助你找到自己的节奏。
和他一起在河上度过的这30多个小时绝对是我做过的最明智的投资之一。课程结束后,我信心倍增,为自己的进步感到自豪,并且真正爱上了这项运动。
非常满意这次体验!