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WHITEWATER KAYAK beginner course - Level 1

WHITEWATER KAYAK beginner course - Level 1

 

Our Level 1 River Kayaking course is a perfect course for anyone who is willing to learn the fundamental skills of Whitewater Kayaking in order to be able to navigate themselves safely down smaller rapids on – Grade II – rivers.

The aim of this course is to provide beginner Whitewater Kayakers with a fun two days on the river building a solid foundation of  basic whitewater kayaking skills.

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Beginners course river kayaking

We will focus on developing your personal paddling skills, teaching you how to read the river, safe river running strategies as well as some basic whitewater safety and rescue techniques.

Getting some great tips from our qualified coaches is the perfect way to start off building a solid foundation and will guarantee you  a lifetime of Whitewater river adventures, there is no better way to start.

SKILLS TO LEARN

  • Basic Strokes Leaning & turning
  • Simple rescue – self & others
  • River etiquette
  • Grade 1-2 whitewater
  • Scouting & river hazards
  • Reading water
  • Breaking in & out of the current
  • Ferry glides

OUR KAYAK COURSE PROGRAM EVOLUTION:

WHITEWATER KAYAK – Novice Course – Level 2

WHITEWATER KAYAK – Novice Course – Level 3

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COURSE DURATION

 

2 Days/16 hrs total

COURSES DATES FOR 2022

  • May 21 and 22
  • June 18 and 19
  • June 25 and 26
  • August 6 and 7
  • September 3 and 4

 

COURSES DATES FOR 2023

  • May 20 and 21
  • June 24 and 25
  • August 5 and 6
  • September 2 and 3

 

*Specific dates available on request. Minimum 3 participants or payment equivalent.

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RIVER KAYAK COURSE CONTENT

 

You will usually be in a group of four with one instructor. Meeting your instructor on the first morning provides an opportunity to discuss people’s experience and aspirations, which along with the weather forecast and water levels will enable us to plan the day’s activity with you.

 

Day one we will start on flat water or in a river pool before moving onto a Grade 1 river section so we can start learning the essential skills and develop your confidence in a controlled environment.

On day two we will paddle a river that offers us the best water and at the appropriate grade for the group’s needs, this should include some Grade 2.

Whilst on the river we will be able to spend time coaching and developing your personal paddling skills. In addition to this we will be looking at developing your safe river running skills to help you leave the course feeling confident to safely paddle a similar grade of river with friends.

As part of this whitewater safety and rescue is essential, there may be an opportunity to look at a variety of aspects of this during the day as well.

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What to expect

We offer a kayak course in Norway unlike any other, take a stroll down the Raundal River while learning from river lover professionals with a vast international whitewater experience.

River Knowledge 87%
Adrenaline 93%
Skills to learn for a lifetime 96%

F.A.Q. – River Kayak course with Outdoor Norway and our answers.

OUTDOOR NORWAY COVID-19 REFUND GUARANTEE

Refund Guarantee

If your trip is cancelled due to COVID, choose free between date changes, account credit or full refund.

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For Any Query Contact us

MEETING POINT

Summer Outdoor Shop address:
Evangervegen, 14
5704
Voss, Norway
Find us on the waterfront, close to the Voss Gondola, in front of Fleischer’s Hotel. 
Click here for google maps directions.

Voss Outdoor

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