- 15 years old and above Ages 15 years old and above
- 5 hours Duration 5 hours
This course is aimed at beginners who want to learn more about the basics of kayaking and allows you to paddle in calm water in the lake or inner archipelago.
Quick Details
This course is aimed at the complete beginner and allows you to try paddling in calm water at a calm pace together with an experienced kayak instructor, who teaches basic paddling
techniques. Our kayak dock is located in the heart of the city, on Kungsholmen, just a couple of hundred meters from T Centralen. Here we can teach you kayaking in an excellent accessible and central location! Our kayak equipment is new and in top condition and our kayak instructors are qualified and experienced.
Your instructor will go through some basic kayaking techniques, kayak settings and safety information before putting the kayaks in the water. This course has a simple pace that suits
everyone. Our goal is to make you appreciate kayaking as we do. Even though you do not need any previous experience to take this course with us, you should be able to swim to participate. After completing this course, you will have your EPP white level, the first of five available levels. Read more about the Paddle Pass here.
Course objectives
After this beginner introduction, you have gained an insight into kayaking and hopefully you want to paddle and learn more, click here to see our other courses in kayaking.
Technique
Progression – to try
Security
The kayaker wears a life jacket in the right size and in the right way. Furthermore, the kayaker, himself or with help, will take care of the kayak, paddle and possibly other equipment.
Environment and Behavior
The kayaker always respects nature, leaves the place without a trace and understands the importance of paddling with others.
Internship
At the introductory level white, it is about 1-3 days of practice to get a first insight into the world of kayaking.