Sea Kayaking
Basic Course
Fotograf Kristin Nordhus Karlsson
16 hours (two days)
min. 4 participants
Norwegian & English
Your experience
You will have the opportunity to explore the magnificent archipelago of Støtt and its nature reserve, where you will find soaring sea eagles and other rich birdlife.
Our Introductory Course gives you the knowledge and skills that are necessary to rent a kayak throughout Norway, as well as most places internationally. Most importantly, of course, is that as a confident beginner you will be able to more safely enjoy the sport of kayaking.
Main objectives
This course familiarises you with the kayak and its equipment, including life vest and spray cover. Practical exercises teach important safety routines and fundamental kayak manoeuvring techniques. Under the instructor’s expert guidance and watchful eye, you will also master vital rescue and self-rescue methods.
After this course you will feel more confident and safe and make sounder choices as you launch your kayak and head out on new adventures. Our Basic Course deals in depth with safety, seamanship and planning your excursions. The course aims to inspire kayaking adventures and prepare you for more advanced courses.
Detailed objectives
In the list below, we have highlighted the additional things you learn on our Basic Course, that are not covered in our intro course.
- Lifting, carrying, launching and entering your kayak
- Efficient long-distance kayaking
- Stopping and moving backwards
- Moving your kayak sideways
- Bracing (low grip)
- Steering
- Turning and swivelling
- Disembarking
- Securing your kayak after disembarking
- Rescue and self-rescue techniques
- Preventing injury and damage
- Planning a simple excursion
- General safety and basic seamanship for kayakers
- The great outdoors, and Norway’s “Right to Roam”
- Enjoying outdoor adventures – without leaving a trace
This includes
Kayaking course
Highlights
- STØTT – a magnificent archipelago
- Fantastic outdoor adventures
- Pristine scenery
- Chalk-white sandy beaches
- Thousands of unexplored islands
- Skin diving
You must bring
- 2 sets of woollen or thermal underwear (leggings and tops)
- 2 pairs of socks, towel, hat and warm gloves
- Fleece or woollen sweater
- Packed lunches and hot drinks
Practical information
Your mobile phone and other electronic equipment should be safely stowed in a waterproof bag.
If you already have a dry suit and your own equipment, please bring it. Also bring gloves and a waterproof hood.
On the very first day we’ll be out on the water kayaking – so you have a lot to look forward to! If you have an NPF Wet Card, be sure to bring it.
This two-day course lasts about 16 hours.
Please note
Safety is paramount on all of our kayaking courses and excursions, and our instructors are highly qualified. This means that you can safely push your limits – as far as you want and dare.
For all of our excursions and activities, we require that participants have valid travel insurance. Before starting our voyage, we will review our health and safety routines.
We really look forward to great kayaking adventures with you!
For further details on what is covered in this course, please visit:
https://www.padling.no/vaattkort/hva-er-vaattkort/de-ulike-kursene-i-npf-vaattkort/havpadling/grunnkurs-hav/
How we safeguard your health and safety
We strictly follow the guidelines set by the Norwegian health authorities.
