Sea kayaking course- 2 days- Saturday and Sunday

Learn everything you need to paddle safely and confidently!

The Basic Sea Kayaking Course is the perfect next step for anyone looking to develop their kayaking skills and gain the knowledge needed to enjoy longer and more independent paddling adventures.

Through practical exercises and guidance from experienced instructors, you will learn essential paddling techniques, safety procedures, rescue skills, and seamanship. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence and competence to plan and carry out simple kayaking trips on your own.

You will gain a solid understanding of the kayak, equipment, and efficient maneuvering techniques, as well as important safety practices for paddling in coastal waters.

What You Will Learn

• Lifting, carrying, launching, and entering a kayak
• Efficient forward paddling techniques
• Reverse paddling and controlled stopping
• Sideways movement of the kayak
• Low brace for improved stability
• Stern rudder and directional control
• Turning techniques using sweep strokes and rudder strokes
• Safe landing and exiting the kayak
• Securing the kayak after landing
• Basic rescue techniques
• Injury prevention and ergonomic paddling
• Planning and carrying out a simple kayaking trip
• General safety and basic seamanship
• Outdoor ethics, the Right to Roam (Allemannsretten), and Leave No Trace principles

Important Information

• Participants must be able to swim at least 50 metres.
• The course requires a minimum of four participants. If this minimum is not reached, we will contact you to reschedule your booking or provide a full refund.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive the Norwegian Paddling Association (NPF) Wet Card – Basic Sea Kayaking Course certification.

This is the most widely recognized kayaking certification in Norway and is typically required by kayak rental providers. The course provides a strong foundation for safe, enjoyable, and independent kayaking adventures.