Kayak introductory course
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Kayak introductory course
This course focuses on basic paddling techniques and knowledge of kayaking equipment, and qualify you for a «Wet Card» issued by the Norwegian Paddle Association, a certificate that shows that you can handle a sea kayak.
This course gives you a basic introduction to safe seakayking, and the experience of paddling in the Northern sea!
The introductory course lasts for 4 hours and qualifies participants for a “Wet Card”, issued by the Norwegian Paddle Association, as proof of the participant’s basic competency with sea kayaking.
Course Contents
- Introduction to the paddle equipment
- Lifting, carrying and launching the kayak
- Correct sitting position
- paddling techniques
- Forward paddling
- Stopping
- Turning the kayak
- Backwards paddling
- Wet exits and rescuing
- Landing the kayak
- Basic safety
- Knowledge about local paddling conditions
Kayak and all needed equipment included.
Price : 1100 NOK
Wetcard (Sertification) 100 NOK