Sea Kayaking Course Level 1 (L1) – Greece

Sea Kayaking Course L1 – Greece

Every course we offer is designed to help you develop your skills and knowledge of sea kayaking. We’ll take you to breathtaking spots along the coastline, selecting the perfect conditions for practice. By learning through fun and hands-on experience, you’ll be introduced to the world of kayaking.

This course is specifically designed for individuals who wish to develop their skills in a single kayak under the guidance of a professional coach.

Only with us will you find courses that follow the standards of British Canoeing and EURO PADDLE PASS.
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Course Duration: 3 Days
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Personal Paddling Skills You Will Practice:
Practical Exercises:

1. Lifting, carrying, and launching the kayak: Proper techniques for handling your kayak both on land and in the water.
2. Forward paddling: How to efficiently propel the kayak forward.
3. Backward paddling and stopping: Learning to reverse and halt your movement.
4. Maintaining direction: Techniques to stay on course.
5. Changing direction: Mastering how to turn the kayak effectively.
6. Sideways movement: Moving sideways both from a standstill and while in motion.
7. Balance techniques: Ensuring you stay stable in the kayak, even when the risk of capsizing is present.
8. Self-rescue techniques: How to safely recover yourself if you capsize.
9. Assisted rescue techniques: Helping others in case of a capsize.

Lecture Topics:

• Group paddling: Managing personal risks, caring for others, paddling as part of a guided group.
• Meteorology: Understanding weather patterns and how they affect your paddling.
• Navigation & map reading: Basic navigation skills and how to use a map for kayaking.
• Personal equipment: Choosing the right gear and how to take care of it.