3-evenings Beginners course

Our 3-evening Beginners course suits whoever wants to start paddling or have been paddling for a while but never taken a course. The beginners course follows the norms of EPP 1 (yellow).

During 3 evenings we meet at 18.00 at Gräddö Brygga, and finish off at 21.

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:
18.00-21.00, three evening occasions.

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