Beginner Kayaking Course
Get on the water with the skills and confidence to paddle safely from day one. This beginner kayaking course covers everything from gear selection and water safety to essential strokes, navigation, and rescue techniques. Whether you're heading to a calm lake or planning your first touring trip, this course gives you a complete, practical foundation.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What Will I Learn?
You'll start by learning how kayaks work, how to choose the right gear, and the safety rules every paddler needs before entering the water. From there, you'll build real on-water skills: launching, landing, maintaining balance, and performing the five core paddle strokes. You'll learn how to read water conditions, understand tides and currents, and make smart go/no-go decisions based on weather. Rescue skills are covered in depth, including self-rescue and assisted T-rescue techniques. The course also walks you through navigation using charts, compass, and GPS, plus multi-day trip planning and expedition logistics. By the end, you'll have the knowledge and practical skills to paddle safely and independently in a wide range of conditions.
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Develop Skills
- Water Safety and Rescue: Perform wet exits, T-rescues, and solo re-entry with confidence.
- Paddle Stroke Mastery: Execute forward, sweep, draw, and brace strokes on flat water.
- Navigation and Trip Planning: Read nautical charts and build a complete float plan independently.
- Water Reading and Hazard Assessment: Identify currents, eddies, tides, and weather risks accurately.
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