2024 COURSE DATES 8th-9th of June

INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING                                                                                                                  3300nok

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The perfect introduction to sea kayaking, aimed at beginners or those wishing to make a start on the NPF ladder.

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Duration: 16hrs/2days

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What you will learn:

• Lifting, carrying, loading and launching of the kayak efficiently

• Embarking/disembarking and securing the kayak safely

• Wet exits, self-rescue and assisted rescues

• Rescue techniques for others

• Paddle strokes and techniques

• Injury prevention

• Effective boat control using the rudder

• General safety and etiquite at sea

• Trip planning

 

What the course includes:

• NPF Havgrunnkurs certification and våttkort

• A qualified and experienced NPF instructor

• Transport if required

 

What you will need:

• All kayaking equipment, immersion wear and clothing. (kayak, padddle, drysuit, spray skirt, life jacket

• 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 water

• 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