Paddler 1 - Kayaking Course (10h) Hietsu
Do you want to learn how to paddle and learn the most important basic knowledge of kayaking? Paddler 1 - kayaking course includes all the techniques and information equivalent to EPP 1 competency award. Come and learn kayaking with us in Hietaniemi Helsinki!
Kayaking as a new hobby!
Kayaking is a nice and relaxing form of exercise. In the guidance of our professional instructors you will learn a new sport easily. This 10-hour kayaking course is divided for two days (saturday&sunday). During this course you will learn the basic techniques of kayaking, how to travel at the sea and what are the safety things to pay attention to while kayaking. The course will be organised in the nearby areas and beautigul archipelago around our spot in Hietaniemi Helsinki.The goal of this course is to reach the skill levels of kayaking that are good enough for independent and safe kayaking. You do not need to have previous experience of kayaking, but basic swimming skills are needed for participating.
Course contents:
Paddler 1 - Kayaking course includes practice and learning by the sea and independently operated online course. The duration of the guide leaded practise by the sea is about 10 hours and the online course takes around 2 hours.
Techniques and subjects included in the course:
Kayaking techniques: forward paddling, reverse paddling, stopping, moving sideways, steering
Safety: safety check of gear, traveling by the sea safely, weather conditions, capsize and assisted re-entry
Gear
Planning your own kayak trip
Environmental issues
More information about the contents: https://melontajasoutuliitto.fi/koulutus/melonnan-koulutus-2/meloja-1-peruskurssi/meloja-1-card/
Difficulty of the trip: suitable for first timers and beginners. Participation in the course does not require previous kayaking experience. The kayaks used are sturdy and easy, so you can come paddling at ease. The trip is intended for people over 13 years of age. All participants must have basic swimming skills.
Starting point of the trip: Laguuni Water Sports Center, Hiekkarannantie, 00100 Helsinki
Time: On weekends: on Saturday 9-16 & on Sunday 9-13. Check the availability on the calendar above.
Number of participants: Up to 8 people per group
Language: english
Instructors: Skilled, trained instructors
Included in the price: Guidance, a kayak, and other kayaking equipment as well as good vibes :) Bring weather-appropriate clothing, a bottle of water, snacks and food. We will do rescue practise on Saturday, so bring your swimsuit and towel. Also bring lunch that is packed in a good way for taking it to the kayak with you.
After booking, you will receive instructions for the course. Before the course, you will receive a second e-mail for instructions for online course that is one part of the whole course.
General information: https://laguuniin.fi/en/info-faq
After completing the Meloja 1 course (guide-leaded course by the sea & online course) , you receive the Paddler 1 competency card. The card is part of the European EPP (Euro Paddle Pass) system and equivalent to EPP 1 competency award.
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