Sea Kayak Course L1

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