SEA Kayak Courses

A sea kayaking adventure is on many people's bucket list, but if you're a beginner, where do you start?

If you’re new to kayaking we recommend taking a INTRO - SEA kayak course to learn the basic manoeuvring techniques and the important peer / buddy rescues to stay safe on the water.

Our introduction courses let you experience what is it like to be kayaking as well as give you a beautiful experience on Saudafjord. It’s also a good way to see if kayaking is for you, before committing to our two days course (NPF Våttkort - Grunnkurs), where you will learn everything you need to get paddle efficiently and safely on the fjord.
We also offer 1 : 1 kayak rolling sessions with our professional coach to ensure you get the most out of your rolling session.

Our SEA KAYAK courses are for anyone over 12 years old.

INTRO TO SEA KAYAKING

Duration :

3 hours

Nr. Particippants :

1 - 6

Difficulty :

Easy

Location :

Tangen - Sauda

Price :

1250,- NOK

COURSE DETAILS

This course focuses on basic paddling techniques and knowledge of kayaking equipment, and qualify you for a «VÅTTKORT» issued by the Norwegian Paddle Association (NPF), a certificate that shows that you can handle a sea kayak. Also this course gives you a basic introduction to safe sea-kayaking. After completing the course, you will receive the Våttkort - NPF, and you can officially call yourself a sea kayak paddler!

What will you LEARN :

Introduction of the equipment
Lifting, carrying the kayak
Correct sitt position
Paddling techniques
Forward & backwards strokes
Turn the kayak using left & right strokes
Basic safety

What the price INCLUDES :

MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
Everything you need to paddle; Sea kayak, paddle, sprayskirt and paddling equipment.

Price DOES NOT include :

Travel insurance.
Food or drink

We recommend that you BRING :

Thermal wool underwear
Sunglass, sunscreen & towel
Lunch, snaks & drink

FUNDAMENTAL COURSE SEA KAYAKING

Duration :

16 hours (2 days)

Nr. Particippants :

2 - 6

Difficulty :

Easy +

Location :

Tangen - Sauda

Price :

Course 2850,- NOK

Course (own kayak) 2480.- NOK

Full day PLAN :

DAY 1

Everyone meet at the base in Tangen at 09.00. Getting here is easy, a few minutes walk from the town center, if you arrive by car, you can park here.

Shortly after everyone has arrived, there will be a briefing with some handy information. Afterwards, everyone will get a kayak and the needed equipment. Before getting onto the water we will go through the safety routines, and you will learn about the equipment.

Pack light, we are not able to store personal belongings; they either have to go in the kayak or be left in your car.

At 09.45 we should be ready and on the water. We will then teach you:

How to enter and exit the kayak
Efficient forward paddling
How to manoeuvre the kayak
Paddle in a group
Forward & backwards strokes
Basic traffic rules on the fjord / sea

At 12.30 - 13.00 we will have a lunch break. After the break we will continue our corse.

Basic navigation
How to paddle in wind / waves
Buddy rescue techniques

16.00 we will clean the kayaks and pack all our equipment. Afterwards, we will do a recap of the day and talk about the plan for the next day. The day ends at 17.00

DAY 2

We meet at the base in Tangen at 09.00. The day starts with a briefing for the day and information about safe paddling. At 10.30 we launch the kayaks on the water, where we will recap some of the techniques from the day before. Practice makes perfect.

At 12.30 - 13.00 we will have a lunch break. During the break, the group will make the route plan for the next part of the journey.

As the last thing, we will practice the self rescues.

16.00 we will clean the kayaks and pack all our equipment. Afterwards, we will do a recap of the day and the entire weekend. You will also get a chance to get individual feedback and tips from the instructor and how to continue getting better in the kayak. Last but not least, you will receive the våttkort certificate. The day ends at 17.00

We recommend that you BRING :

Thermal wool underwear
Sunglass, sunscreen & towel
Lunch, snaks & drink

What the price INCLUDES :

MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
VÅTTKORT - paddle certificate after the course.

Price DOES NOT include :

Travel insurance.
Lunch or drink

SEA KAYAKING SKIMO-ROLL COURSE

Duration :

2 hours

Nr. Particippants :

1 - 6

Difficulty :

Moderate

Location :

Tangen - Sauda

Price :

1 lesson 1250,- NOK

2 lessons 1800.- NOK

COURSE DETAILS

Tired of swimming and having to pump the water out of your kayak? Attend a kayak-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 :

The hip-snap technique
How to do the basic roll on flat water
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);

Storm-roll
Backdeck-roll
Hand-roll, etc.

What the price INCLUDES :

MAYUC KAYAK´s qualified kayak instructor.
Everything you need to paddle; Sea kayak, paddle, sprayskirt and paddling equipment. (If you have your own kayak we recommend learning the skimo-roll in it).