GRUNNKURS HAV – BASIC SEA KAYAKING COURSE

GRUNNKURS HAV - BASIC SEA KAYAK COURSE

Place: This course will take place around Tromsø, depending on the current wind and weather conditions. If you want this course in another place in North Norway, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Price: 2300 Nok, Student or own gear: 2100 Nok

When: Evening course, 3-4-5 September from 17.00-22.00

What is included: Coursing by local and NPF certified sea kayak instructor – All kayak and safety equipment

Always been dreaming of kayaking independent in crystal blue waters, between big mountains, fjords and islands?

In this course you will learn everything you need to know to go out paddling safe on your own in calm waters. We will spend two full days exploring the fjords and learning the basics of safe sea kayaking, different paddle strokes,ways to manoeuver your kayak and self and buddy rescues.

Upon completion of this course you will receive a “våtkort” (certification from the Norwegian Paddle Association), which will allow you to rent kayak gear everywhere in Norway and follow more courses or join in kayak club activities.

Course contents

  • Introduction to seakayak and safety
  • Basic equipment
  • Lifting, carrying and launching the kayak
  • Correct sitting position and paddling technique
  • Efficient forward paddling
  • Reverse paddling and stopping
  • Lateral movement of the kayak
  • Low bracing
  • Turning the kayak
  • Wet exits
  • Navigating and basic trip planning
  • Rescue techniques
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  • "We had a fantastic tourski week in Norway"

    Annemie Huygelen
    We had a fantastic tourski week in Norway!!! Tim is a perfect guide who knows everything about the area, mountains, safety, hospitality, food, weather,etc... He really loves nature and to be outside!!!! I'm going back next season!!!

  • We had a wonderful 2 days kayaking in Sommarøy!

    Leonie Demets
    We had a wonderful 2 days experience kayaking in Sommarøy! Thank you Tim for your professional and patient way of learning us the tips and tricks. With your extensive knowledge about weather and environment, it was possible to be flexible and change plans to make our trip the best! Not to mention the midnight kayaking after the delicious BBQ on our own little paradise island! Memories forever 😄👌🏽🚣🏼‍♂️

  • "He got the balance just right between safety and adventure"

    Gordon Steele
    Tim took us on two trips in Norway in January. He got the balance just right between safety and adventure. Was informative, helpful and a superb guide. Really knows his stuff. Great photos and memories.

  • "På toppen av det hele er han en begavet fotograf"

    Silje Therese Kjellsdatter
    Tim Vanhoutteghem har en helt spesiell egenskap til å gjøre en hver tur til en fantastisk opplevelse med sitt positive vesen, sin sterke lidenskap og brede kunnskap! 🗻🙌 På toppen av det hele er han en begavet fotograf og kan forevige disse flotte opplevelsene!

  • "A must do when you are in Tromsø"

    Noémie Peeters
    We had an awesome kayak trip with Tim, kayaking through the beautiful fjords and islands of Norway. A must do when you are in Tromsø!

  • "Had 5 amazing days in Tromsø with true north adventures!"

    Rieuwert Devillé
    Had 5 amazing days in Tromsø with true north adventures! Well organized trip in a beautiful country.

  • "Amazing local skiguide"

    Jaap van Rijckervorsel
    This guy finds powder while the skiseason hadn't started in 3 months, maybe he can deliver sunshine in December too 😉