KAYAK VOSS

The perfect introduction to Whitewater Kayaking!

This NPF certified course is designed for beginners, or those wishing to make a start on the NPF ladder.

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​Duration: ​16hours - 2 days

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​What you will learn:

• Knowledge of whitewater kayaking and safety equipment

• Communicaion on the river using signals

• Wet exits, self rescue and assisted rescues

• Whitewater kayaking paddle strokes and techniques

• Entering and exiting the current using eddies

• Basic river reading skills and understanding of river features

• Basic safety skills and knowlegde of swimming in the river and the use of throw bags

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What the course includes:

• All kayaking equipment and immersion protection

• NPF Våttkort with grunnkurs elv certification

• A qualified and experienced NPF instructor

• Transport if required

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What you will need:

• Light wool or thermals and light woolen socks to wear under the drysuit

• Warm dry layers to change into and some extra warm layers for on the river

• Lunch, snacks and drinks for both days

• Sunscreen if required

 

Requirements: All participants must be confident and capable swimmers

Duration: 16hrs over 2 days

Meeting point: Kayak Voss, Flyplassvegen  135, Voss

Time: 0900-1700 both days

Cost: 3300,nok

An essential course for all paddlers on the river!

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This NPF certified safety course covers vital knowledge needed to keep you and others safe on the river. You will learn in various roles, how to perform rescues and how to minimize unnecessary risks in and around the river.

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Duration: 16 hours - 2 Days

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What you will learn:

• Understanding of the river grading system

• Basic knowledge and use of safety equipment carried on the river

• Common first aid scenarios on the river

• Setting up of various rescue systems (i.e. throw-bagging, live-bait, boat-tow)

• Rope rescue systems (z-drags)

• Safe group management and communication skills

• River reading practise

• Risk assessment

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What the course includes:

• NPF Våttkort with safety course, river certification

• A qualified and experienced NPF instructor

• Transport if required

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What you will need:

• All kayaking and saftey equipment

• Warm dry layers to change into and some extra warm layers for on the river

• Lunch, snacks and drinks for both days

• Sunscreen if required

  • Kayak Voss can provide all neccessary equipment needed for the course at an extra cost of 1500,nok for both days

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Requirements: All participants must have completed a NPF Grunnkurs Elv (Please contact us if you are unsure if you have the right experience or qualifications for this course)

Duration: 16hrs over 2 days

Meeting point: Kayak Voss, Flyplassvegen  135, Voss

Time: 0900-1700 both days

Cost: 2500,nok

Designed for whitewater kayakers who already have basic or intermediate whitewater kayaking experience looking to improve their whitewater paddling techniques and skills.

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Duration: 16 hours - 2 days

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What you will learn:

• Developing and fine tuning paddling strokes and techniques (i.e sweep strokes, draw stokes, sculling and low brace)

• Boof practice and training

• Roll progression/bomb-proofing your roll in whitewater

• Improving edging, ferry gliding and overall boat control

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What the course includes:

• Video analysis 

• An experienced and qualified NPF instructor

• Norges Padelforbund Teknikkurs certification

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What you will need:

• All neccesary kayaking and safety equipment

• Warm dry layers to change into and some extra warm layers for on the river

• Lunch, snacks and drinks for both days

• Sunscreen if required

• Kayak Voss can provide all neccessary equipment needed for the course at an extra cost of 1500,nok for both days

 

Requirements: Participants must have completed a NPF certified safety course and be able to roll

Duration: 16hrs over 2 days

Meeting point: Kayak Voss, Flyplassvegen  135, Voss

Time: 0900-1700 both days

Cost: 2500,nok