Kayaking is a great way to explore the beautiful nature and islands of Helsinki. Join our beginners course and learn the basics skills in kayaking.
During the beginners’s course in kayaking you will learn the basic skills in a safe environment
Kayaking is an easy outdoor pastime and suitable for everyone. It can be a great exercise but also a way to experience peaceful moments in nature. With the skills learnt during the course, you can enjoy kayaking confidently – we teach you the essential basic skills.
During the course you will learn about safety, planning kayaking trips and paddling techniques to make your kayaking more enjoyable.
We keep the group sizes are small, and all our instructors are trained professionals. The aim is to give you the tools to continue safe kayaking by yourself. The duration of the course is 10 hours and most of it is spent on the water.
The course follows the guidelines given by the Finnish Canoeing and Rowing Federation. For the completion of the course you will be awarded the Euro Paddle Pass 1 certificate.
Location: Vuosaari Paddling Center, Helsinki.
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 18–21.30.
Instructors: Natura Viva professional guides.
Requirements: No previous experience required. The participants must be at least 16 years old.
Price includes: Instruction, kayak, paddle, sprayskirt and PFD (personal floating device). Two-hour free kayak rental at the Paddling Center after the course.
Contents of the course:
- Entering and getting off the kayak
- Kayaking forward and backward with the right technique – and stopping the kayak.
- Turning the direction of the kayak with various techniques.
- Capsizing and getting off from the capsized kayak. Re-entering the kayak.
- Rescuing a capsized kayaker.
After the course we know:
- Different types of kayaks, paddles, and gear.
- The basics of safety in kayaking