Beginner`s Course

Kayaking on the Sognefjord

From April - October every year

Do you want to learn more about the joys of kayaking? Our Beginner`s Course will teach you all the basic resque- and paddle techniques you need to keep on kayaking after the course is completed. The beginner`s course has a duration of 16 hours, and we spend a total of two days together. Send us a request about dates if you are interested.

Dates 2025:

On request - let us know what dates are good for you, and we will try to make it happen!

Program

DAY 1

• Meet up in the morning, introduction and theory
•Kayaking, paddling techniques
•LUNCH
•Kayaking, resque techniques

DAY 2
• Meet up in the morning, planning a trip
• Kayaking today`s route
• LUNCH
• Evaluation, questions

Description

You will be introduced to the kayak and the equipment. After completing the course you will know how to manouver the kayak, use the padle and the safety equipment. In addition you will know the basic resque techniques.

Lift, carry, launch and get seated in the kayak
Efficient forward paddling
Rearing and stopping
Moving the kayak sideways
Paddle techniques
Turning
Get back on to land
Securing the kayak
Resque techniques
Preventing injury
How to plan a paddling trip
Safety on the water
Outdoor life
Leave no trace

Price

NOK 2950,- per person

BEGINNER`S COURSE KAYAKING

From NOK 2950.00 / Per person

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Prepare for your course

You must bring:
Something light, but warm, to wear under the dry suit
A change of clothes
Food and drink
Sunglasses / a cap
Warm clothes to wear on land

WHAT'S INCLUDED

We provide all the equipment for kayaking, including dry suits and wests. All you have to bring is something to eat and drink, and clothes to wear on land.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation no later than one week prior to the starting day of the course, or you will be charged for the whole amount.