Paddling 2 Day Family course - Kajaktiv

Two-day course with professional guides. After covering the basics, one begins to explore different parts of the river. Lunch every day. The days end with a spa and wood-fired sauna.

The price includes accommodation in hostel standard, instructors with top equipment, lunch, transport and wood-fired sauna and spa. All participants must be confident swimmers. Age limit 9 years and above. At Kajaktiv they have been teaching the basics of whitewater paddling since 1995 and have the focus on safety, you can feel completely safe when your children take their first paddle strokes in the rapids. This course is tailored for children under the age of 14. Content: Family Course for Whitewater Kayaking Day one Welcome and introduction We go through equipment and basic safety Safe swimming in moving water (floating downstream on back for about 30 meters) Practice capsizing the kayak without the spray skirt We practice basic paddling technique through play Lunch at a restaurant (included in the price) Light traversing in flowing water (class 1) Whitewater kayaking in a class 1 rapid Day two Whitewater kayaking on a longer trip in class 1-2 rapids We practice reading water in a rapid and choosing the right line Lunch at a restaurant (included in the price) Different exercises in rapids Practice of Eskimo roll for those who want Course summary Return journey NOTE! The course structure may vary depending on the condition of the rapids, the participants’ level of knowledge, and plans for the return journey on day 2. The instructor will go through all of this during the introduction on day 1. What to bring Bed linen (if you sleep at the course accommodation) Breakfast and dinner (lunch at a restaurant is included during the course) Swimwear and towels Sturdy shoes (Neoprene shoes, sneakers, or sports sandals) Straps for glasses or extra contact lenses Water bottle Gloves (if it’s cold) Base layer in wool or functional material (if it’s cold)