Sea kayaking courses are held in Bulgaria or Greece. The training is suitable for beginners who want to develop their personal skills in a single-seater kayak.
The course is held over 3 days with a practical focus. It is organized in the form of a kayak tour, where you will be able to practice the exercises assigned by your guide.
The courses are held in small groups with great attention to the participants. The main goal of the first level sea kayaking is to teach people how to practice the sport safely, how to help each other in a critical situation and how to work in a group.
Price and Equipment
All necessary equipment is provided by us. This includes:
- High-end single kayaks
- Paddle
- Life jacket
- Spraydeck
- Pump
- Helmet
- Spare paddle
The course price also includes:
- Transportation of participants and equipment
- Transfers if necessary
- Insurance for the period of the event
What you will learn?
After completing the 3-day training, you will have the opportunity to enroll in any of our kayaking programs on a single-seater kayak. You will always be able to rely on our coaches for advice and support in your further development in kayaking. You will be able to rent our equipment for your independent travels. Through this course you will cover the minimum knowledge of safety and rescues and be ready to move on to LEVEL 2.
Personal rowing skills you will practice
- Lifting, carrying, launching the kayak. Getting in and out
- Rowing forward
- Rowing back and stopping
- Maintaining the direction
- Changing direction
- Moving sideways, both from a place and in motion
- Technique for balancing and holding on to the boat when there is a risk of capsizing
- Self-rescue techniques
- Assisted rescue techniques
Lectures
- Paddling in group (personal risk management, caring for others, rowing as part of a guided group)
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Personal equipment, selection and care
Our guides teach using the British canoeing methodology!