MAYUC KAYAK
RIVER KAYAK courses
Whitewater kayaking is a great way to enjoy the out doors, whether you are a beginner paddler trying a new sport or an experienced paddler looking to enhance your current skillset. MAYUC kayak’s expert instructors assess each individual’s experience level to offer personalized coaching and support to meet your goals. We have course criteria available for groups or individuals across many craft and skill levels and take advantage of the area lakes and rivers for skill progression and practice.
For those brand new to the sport of whitewater kayaking, our 3 hr. Introduction to Whitewater Kayaking or our 2 days Kayak courses are a great place to start. Intermediate paddlers are perfect for our 2 days Class II - III clinics while more experienced/advanced paddlers will be challenged in our Class III+ clinics. Private instruction is also available for any level paddler for a more personal experience. If you’re unsure which of our courses is right for you, please give us a call or send sms (0047 405 45 184) and we’d be happy to assist in ensuring you are in the right course.
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We also offer 1 : 1 kayak rolling sessions with our professional coach to ensure you get the most out of your rolling session.
Our RIVER KAYAK courses are for anyone over 12 years old.
INTRO TO RIVER KAYAKING
12+ Years old
Duration :
3 hours
Nr. Particippants :
1 - 5
Difficulty :
Easy
Location :
Tangen - Sauda
Price :
1250,- NOK
COURSE DETAILS
This course focuses on whitewater essentials for new and aspiring paddlers with little or no experience. This course is appropriate for a group of family, friends or children from 12 years of age, this course includes the latest gear, the highest quality instruction.
We begin the day by becoming familiar with the equipment and working with your instructors on selecting the most appropriate boat from MAYUC kayak’s extensive fleet. The morning is spent on a calm section of river (slow-moving water) where you will learn basic strokes, boat control, and maneuvers. After your professional instructors will lead you down a skill-appropriate section of the river where you can put your newly acquired skills to use. This program puts emphasis on fun, skill-building, and exploring some of the local rivers.
Participants must be at least 12 years old. All minors (17 and under) require the presence of participating adults for this program. This course requires moderate physical activity and participants need to have the ability to swim from a capsized boat to shore (while wearing a PFD).
This course will qualify you for a «VÅTTKORT» issued by the Norwegian Paddle Association (NPF), a certificate that shows that you can handle a river kayak. After completing the course, you will receive the Våttkort - NPF.
What will you LEARN :
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Introduction of the equipment
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Lifting, carrying the kayak
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Correct sitt position
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Paddling techniques
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Forward & backwards strokes
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Turn the kayak using left & right strokes
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Balancing & Edging
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Safely exiting a capsized boat
What the price INCLUDES :
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MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
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All equipment; River kayak, paddle, PDF, sprayskirt, helmet and paddle jacket.
Price DOES NOT include :
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Travel insurance.
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Food or drink
We recommend that you BRING :
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Wetsuit or drysuit ( if you have it )
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Thermal wool underwear
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Shorts or swimwear
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Water shoes or sneakers
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Towel and Change of clothes
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Lunch, snaks & drink
OPTIONAL items:
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Synthetic long underwear
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Nose clip
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Ear plugs
WHITEWATER QUICK START - LEVEL 1
14+ Years old
Duration :
16 hours (2 days)
Nr. Particippants :
2 - 5
Difficulty :
Easy +
Location :
Sauda
Price :
2850,- NOK
COURSE DETAILS
Our Whitewater quick start - Level 1, river Kayaking is a perfect course for anyone who is willing to learn the fundamental skills of Whitewater Kayaking in order to be able to navigate themselves safely down smaller rapids on – Grade I to II – rivers. The aim of this course is to provide beginner Whitewater Kayakers with a fun two days on the river building a solid foundation of basic whitewater kayaking.
We will focus on developing your personal paddling skills, teaching you how to read the river, safe river running strategies as well as some basic whitewater safety and rescue techniques.
Getting some great tips from our qualified coaches is the perfect way to start off building a solid foundation and will guarantee you a lifetime of Whitewater river adventures, there is no better way to start.
Participants must be at least 14 years old. All minors (17 and under) require the presence of participating adults for this program. This course requires moderate physical activity and participants need to have the ability to swim from a capsized boat to shore (while wearing a PFD) and positive attitude.
This course will qualify you for a «VÅTTKORT» issued by the Norwegian Paddle Association (NPF), a certificate that shows that you can handle a river kayak. After completing the course, you will receive the Våttkort - NPF.
What will you LEARN :
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Introduction of the equipment
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Basic strokes forward & backwards
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Grade I - II whitewater
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Scouting & river hazards
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Reading water
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Turn the kayak using left & right strokes
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Edging & self support strokes
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Breaking in & out the current
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Ferry glide
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Safely exiting a capsized boat
What the price INCLUDES :
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MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
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Everything you need to paddle; River kayak, paddle, sprayskirt and paddling equipment.
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VÅTTKORT - paddle certificate after the course.
Price DOES NOT include :
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Travel insurance.
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Lunch or drink
We recommend that you BRING :
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Wetsuit or drysuit
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Thermal wool underwear
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Shorts or swimwear
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Water shoes or sneakers
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Towel and Change of clothes
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Lunch, snaks & drink
OPTIONAL items:
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Synthetic long underwear
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Nose clip
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Ear plugs
WHITEWATER RIVER KAYAKING - LEVEL 2
15+ Years old
Duration :
16 hours (2 days)
Nr. Particippants :
2 - 5
Difficulty :
Easy +
Location :
Sauda, Evje or Voss
Price :
3200,- NOK
COURSE DETAILS
Whitewater river Kayaking - Level 2, provide students an opportunity to fine-tune strokes, concepts, manoeuvres, and rolling techniques they’ve been working on. Participants will focus on increasing proficiency and efficiency while paddling, river reading, and running rapids. This is the perfect “Bridge Course” for paddlers advancing from beginner proficiency in a whitewater kayak to intermediate skill levels.
All our MAYUC kayak instructors are professionally trained and are certified NPF instructors. Our team of instructors will assess paddlers, provide coaching and help improve paddlers’ skills, empowering them to paddle and enjoy more advanced rivers. In this course, we will continue to tune up and refine paddlers rolls to be more consistent and reliable.
Prerequisite:
Prior to signing up for Class II River Kayaking, participants should have experience paddling Class I - II whitewater in a whitewater kayak and using paddling gear and equipment. Participants should also have experience with flat-water rolling and understand paddling terms, along with the following fundamentals:
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Wet exit
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Boat based rescues
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Rolling
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Carving & Edging
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Caching eddies
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Peel outs
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Ferries
This course requires moderate physical activity and participants need to have the ability to swim from a capsized boat to shore (while wearing a PFD).
What will you LEARN :
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Strokes and concepts to be more proactive, efficient, and to be more confident on advanced rivers
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Ferrying, peel outs, eddy turns and redirecting momentum
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Surfing waves and holes
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Scouting, river reading, and trip awareness
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Boat-based rescue, rolling technique, and combat roll
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Introduce compound strokes
What the price INCLUDES :
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MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
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Everything you need to paddle; River kayak, paddle, sprayskirt and paddling equipment.
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VÅTTKORT - paddle certificate after the course.
Price DOES NOT include :
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Travel insurance.
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Food or drink
We recommend that you BRING :
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Wetsuit or drysuit
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Thermal wool underwear
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Shorts or swimwear
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Water shoes or sneakers
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Towel and Change of clothes
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Lunch, snaks & drink
OPTIONAL items:
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Synthetic long underwear
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Nose clip
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Ear plugs
WHITEWATER QUICK START - 1 day
12+ Years old
Duration :
8 hours (1 day)
Nr. Particippants :
2 - 5
Difficulty :
Easy +
Location :
Sauda
Price :
1850,- NOK
COURSE DETAILS
Our Whitewater quick start - 1 day, is similar to our 2 days Whitewater quick start - Level 1 beginning kayak instruction, only condensed into 1 day. It is designed for the beginning kayaker who does not have time to commit to 2 consecutive days. This is a perfect course for anyone who is willing to learn the fundamental skills of Whitewater Kayaking in order to be able to navigate themselves safely down smaller rapids on – Grade I to II – rivers.
Participants must be at least 12 years old. All minors (17 and under) require the presence of participating adults for this program. This course requires moderate physical activity and participants need to have the ability to swim from a capsized boat to shore (while wearing a PFD) and positive attitude.
What will you LEARN :
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Introduction of the equipment
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Outfitting a kayak
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Grade I - II whitewater
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Wet exits
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T-rescue, swimming and self-rescue
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Body positioning
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Edging & self support strokes
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Scouting rapids
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Ferry glide
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Basic safety precautions
What the price INCLUDES :
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MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
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All equipment; River kayak, paddle, PDF, sprayskirt, helmet and paddle jacket.
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Lunch
Price DOES NOT include :
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Travel insurance.
We recommend that you BRING :
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Wetsuit or drysuit ( if you have it )
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Thermal wool underwear
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Shorts or swimwear
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Water shoes or sneakers
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Towel and Change of clothes
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Snaks & drink
OPTIONAL items:
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Synthetic long underwear
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Nose clip
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Ear plugs
RIVER KAYAKING SKIMO-ROLL COURSE
12+ Years old
Duration :
2 hours
Nr. Particippants :
1 - 4
Difficulty :
Moderate
Location :
Tangen - Sauda
Price :
1 lesson 1250,- NOK
2 lessons 1800.- NOK
COURSE DETAILS
Rolling course with us, we will teach you how to recover if you have capsized, without getting out of your kayak. This is the original self-rescue technique used since ancient times by the Inuit. Suitable for experienced kayakers who want to learn how to do this important manoeuvre, essential for kayak-surfers and for kayaking in demanding weather conditions.
Some people will manage to roll on their first try, but the majority of people will need a little more practice. Our instructors are specialised in teaching kayak-rolling and will do so in a manner where you will feel safe at all times. We will adapt the course to suit your individual learning needs.
We recommend booking two sessions with 1-2 weeks in-between to learn a solid roll that will work in any conditions!
What will you LEARN :
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The hip-snap technique
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How to do the basic roll on flat water
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How to practise by yourself after the course to perfect roll
Advanced rolling skills (if you have already mastered the flat water roll, or want more perfection);
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Storm-roll
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Backdeck-roll
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Hand-roll, etc.
What the price INCLUDES :
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MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
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All equipment; River kayak, PDF, sprayskirt, helmet and paddle jacket. (If you have your own kayak we recommend learning the skimo-roll in it)
Price DOES NOT include :
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Travel insurance.
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Food or drink
We recommend that you BRING :
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Wetsuit or drysuit ( if you have it )
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Shorts or swimwear
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Water shoes or sneakers
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Diving mask
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Thermal wool underwear & towel
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Lunch, snaks & drink
Enquiry Form
Child and students will have 10% discount from the total price of our courses.
Registration for our courses
* All participants must register on our website.
Courses
Duration
Calendar 2023
Start
Registration
Price
1250 kr.
2850 kr.
Whitewater quick start - LEVEL 2
Evje or Voss
2 days
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09.00 - 17.00
3200 kr