1-day Beginners course
A course for you, if you have never taken a kayaking course before but want to lay down a first foundation for your upcoming paddle adventures!
The Beginners course suits whoever wants to start paddling or have been paddling for a while but never taken a course. The beginner course follows the norms of EPP 1 (yellow).
We meet at 9.30 AM at Gräddö Brygga, and will finish off at 16.30.
The course includes both theory and practical exercise:
Kayak basics – how to pack a kayak and adjust the feet pedals
How to step in and out of the kayak – at pier and beach
Forward and backward paddling
Maneuvering techniques
Capsize – yep, you will get wet and get your head under the surface!
Self-rescue
Buddy rescue
Sea safety, Public Right of Access and Leave no Trace-philosophy
Time:
9.30-16.30
The course is suitable as from 15 yrs old.
This is included:
- Kayak
- Spray skirt
- Paddle
- Lifejacket
- Paddle float and pump
- Wetsuit
- Certified guide
- Assessment at EPP 1 and course certificate
What to bring:
- Clothes to paddle in (normal exercise clothes works fine, not jeans or cotton)
- At least one set of spare clothes
- Extra base layer if you are feeling cold
- Swim wear and towel
- Wind/waterproof jacket
- Water resistant shoes (preferably some small and handy shoes since it can be tight for your feet in the kayak)
- Hat, sunglasses, sun screen
- Water bottle and thermos
- Warm clothes for the evening
- Lunch for the course day
