Beginner course over 2 days

This is a beginner's course that runs over two days in Smøla's magnificent archipelago. With an overnight stay at the paddling camp or at one of Smøla's many great accommodations, you get a weekend full of experiences and a great start to your paddling career.​

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Course schedule

The basic course extends over 2 days and covers several paddling and rescue techniques and safety during the trip. We serve a hot lunch on the first day of the course, but please bring a packed lunch as well. Day two you must bring your own packed lunch. You must bring drinks both days.

Equipment

The course fee includes the hire of a kayak, dry suit, paddle shoe fleece, pump, oar bag and map. If you have your own equipment, we recommend using it.

Wool is a good alternative to fleece, you have to bring that yourself. Bring mittens and thick socks if you get cold easily on your hands or feet. 

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At the end of the course, a Våttkort with a wafer for the basic course from the Norwegian Paddling Association is awarded. You can read more details about the course here.

Accommodation in a tent or Lavvo 

You can pitch your tent or sleep in Lavvo with us for a small fee. We have electricity, shower and toilet in the barn that you can use. At the camp there is a campfire and a gap hut with electricity, water and cooking equipment. This is for free use.

Accommodation in a rorbu or hotel

If you want comfortable accommodation, we recommend Olsennaustet, Røbekkhuset, Havkroa or Hopen Brygge. You can read about the accommodation places at opplevsmola.com. 

Infomail

We send out an infomail 1 week before the start of the course.

Responsibility

Smøla Kayak has good and safe instructors who put safety first. Nevertheless, a participant must be aware that kayaking always entails a certain risk. The individual must be able to swim and suitable for the activities on the course, in their own or their guardian's judgment. Good enough clothing as described above is the responsibility of each individual. Participants are themselves responsible for being insured. Participants under 18 must have parental consent. 

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Cancellation policy

For cancellation or change of time, please contact us in advance. You can cancel within 2 weeks before the start of the activity for a fee of NOK 200. After this, you pay half of the course amount. If you do not notify us, you will pay the full price. If the course has to be canceled due to weather conditions, you will not pay anything.

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