Beginner kayaking course
Gain expertise in beginner kayaking for sports pros: master safety protocols, gear preparation, stroke techniques, capsize and rescue methods, and complete one-day session plans to confidently lead enjoyable, low-risk outings on calm lakes and gentle rivers.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This introductory kayaking course offers a straightforward, hands-on guide to conducting safe and fun sessions on still water. Cover risk evaluation, gear inspections, and PPE fitting, advancing to effective paddling strokes, manoeuvring, braking, and seamless entries and exits. Additionally, practise handling capsizes, self-rescues and assisted recoveries, group management, basic coaching techniques, and a practical one-day lesson outline incorporating local safety guidelines.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Kayak safety planning: assess risks, manage groups, prevent beginner accidents.
- Essential kayak strokes: teach forward, reverse, and steering with clear drills.
- Capsize and rescue basics: run safe self- and assisted-rescue sessions on flatwater.
- Gear setup and checks: fit PFDs, inspect kayaks, and run fast pre-launch checks.
- One-day course design: schedule sessions, meet local rules, and document outcomes.
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