Freedom Paddle Downwind Clinic - Langebaan 2026 | Master Surfski Downwind Paddling

Ready for downwind surfski paddling but not quite ready to send it alone?

Downwind surfski paddling is pure exhilaration: strong wind, wind waves, and the addictive rhythm of linking runs. The Freedom Paddle team brings you this two-day training experience designed to help competent paddlers safely step up into confident downwind paddlers.

2-Day Training Event Langebaan, Cape Town February 2026

The Team

Meet Your Instructors

Learn from world-class ocean athletes who bring decades of expertise and a proven track record of excellence in downwind paddling and expedition kayaking.

Richard Kohler

World-Renowned Expedition Paddler

Paddled the entire South African coastline from the Namibian border to the Mozambique border by surfski
Crossed the Atlantic Ocean unsupported by kayak
Expert downwind paddler with decades of ocean experience
ICF Qualified coach With over 10 years of surf ski coaching experience
Deep understanding of ocean dynamics, safety protocols, and progression pathways

Robin Tindall

Co-Founder, Freedom Paddle

Exceptionally competent downwind paddler with extensive coaching experience
Experienced across almost every ocean sport discipline
Brings multi-dimensional ocean expertise and deep understanding of ocean dynamics from various angles
Experienced water sports instructor in various disciplines from kite surfing to windsurfing and open ocean yachting
Specializes in safe skill progression and building paddler confidence

Core Training

What You'll Master

Three core pillars that transform competent paddlers into confident downwind athletes

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Master Wind Waves

Learn to read conditions, catch runs, and link waves together for continuous downwind surfing. Develop the intuition and technical skills to ride wind swells with confidence and control.

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Expert Coaching

Personalized instruction from world-class paddlers who know Langebaan's conditions intimately. Benefit from decades of combined experience and proven teaching methodologies.

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Safe Progression

Structured skill development with safety as top priority in one of South Africa's best downwind training environments. Build confidence through proven progression pathways.

Logistics

Event Details

Everything you need to know about this intensive training experience

Location

Langebaan Lagoon, Cape Town - one of the world's premier downwind paddling destinations

Duration

2 full days of intensive training and on-water coaching

Who Should Attend

Competent paddlers ready to step up to downwind surfski paddling

What You'll Learn

Wave reading and understanding wind swell patterns
Run catching techniques and timing
Advanced bracing and stability techniques
Equipment selection and setup for downwind conditions
Safety protocols and self-rescue skills
Building confidence in challenging conditions

Join Us

Register Your Interest

We're gauging interest for this exclusive training clinic. Register now to be first in line when spots become available.

This is just to gauge interest - no commitment required at this stage. We'll reach out with full details, pricing, and availability once we confirm the event will run.