Calm – Basic Course
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On a basic course, you learn what you need to continue on your own. You will not be an expert paddler, but you get control of the basics. To paddle becomes safer and more fun.
The day is a mix of theory and practice. You will get basic knowledge about kayaks and other equipment. You will learn techniques for entry and exit, we practise forward and backward paddling, stopping and to turn in different ways. You will learn how to use the rudder and skeg and how to plan and implement your kayaking trips in relation to your own experience and expertise.
Moving on
The course content corresponds with BCU 2 Star Sea and EPP yellow level. After your course, and some paddling on your own, you can choose to do an assessment within any of the systems, get proof that you have the skills required for that particular level and then move on to the next step. Please give us a call and we will explain more!
Dates
Please klick “book”, check available dates in the calendar and book directly online.
Other dates by arrangement for groups of at least 4 people. Please e-mail us at bokning@upplevelsebolaget.com!
Available dates
Click book and check available dates in the calendar! See You!
Testimonials
Thank you for a great weekend!! All three of us were just as happy as can be, allthough quite sore on Sunday evening :-)
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Warm, educational, challenging and pleasant in general. The set-up suited me perfectly. Several aha moments. Verbal and visual instructions were easy to understand and absorb, and I thought you were attentive and offered good advice and tips. Thank you for a great course.
Testimonials
Thank you for a nice course and good instructions.
Testimonials
Good balance between theory and practice. Again, a reasonably small group, which gave a lot of attention to everyone. In any case, I thought I was much better at the end of the day than when we started. Jocke, you are a really good instructor.
Testimonials
Thank you for a nice day with a great instructor.
Testimonials
Thank you for an eventful day. The following impressions I have of the day:
- Very clear and straightforward instructions
-fundamental
- Made me want to come back for more
- Solid operations
- Can be recommended to everyone
Testimonials
I thought the structure of the course was good. It felt like you were starting from what the group's will and ambition was and it didn't feel stiff and rigid. It was also good that we were able to divide the group so that everyone's will was heard. It's great that you returned to what we did the last time we met and made a feedback to it so that the memory was refreshed. The pace of the different parts was just right and it didn't feel rushed in any way. The instructions on the different steps were clear. I thought the attention to different individuals and myself was equally distributed, I also felt that if I called and needed help, you came. It was also good that you had an overview of the whole group and came in with feedback on what we did right and wrong, so we could correct it.
Testimonials
In general, I thought the course was incredibly good. It was rewarding both in terms of knowledge and socially. I have learned many new techniques that I hope I will be able to use during my kayaking trips. You instructors are great fun to work with and you are good at teaching. Are pragmatic to the whole, make us participants feel that we are not so bad after all. I can only recommend others to take a course like this.
Testimonials
What a luxury to be in an indoor pool for a kayak course! Thank you for a very rewarding part 1 of 2. Looking forward to next time! Get more out of your paddling fast... Take this course! Recommended!
Testimonials
I got a gift through Live It when I turned 50. Booked the Calm - basic course and had a fantastic experience and day in Uddevalla. Proper briefing about the kayak, how to paddle, how to rescue and then test. At first I was unsure, but through coaching from Joakim I learned quickly, even tried to "fall out" and get up again. Even though I had a close encounter with a jellyfish and didn't really get away from the kayak, I felt safe with the teacher. Thank you for a wonderful experience!! We will certainly see each other again :-)
Previous experience
You must be able to swim, be of 15 years of age or more and have experiences corresponding a basic course. If younger than 15 you can participate if accompanied by a responsible adult.
Time & place
We meet at 09.00 at our kayak center at Gustafsberg, Uddevalla. We expect to finish at 17.00.
Included in the price
Included in the price is a fully equiped kayak. Please note that it’s mandatory to wear a wet suit on the course. If you don’t have your own, you can rent from us for 100 SEK.
Equipment
We will bring:
- Kayaks and necessary paddling equipment
- Wet suit (if you ordered it from us)
You would like to bring:
- Clothes for paddling (quick drying synthetic or woolen shirt, bathing trunks, wind jacket)
- Shoes for paddling (water resistant sandals, neoprene shoes or Crocs)
- Warm change of clothes packed dry
- Sun screen and a cap
- Lunch / snacks, sweets and other types of energy boosts, if you like
There is no specific itinerary for this adventure.
Thank you for a great weekend!! All three of us were just as happy as can be, allthough quite sore on Sunday evening :-)
Warm, educational, challenging and pleasant in general. The set-up suited me perfectly. Several aha moments. Verbal and visual instructions were easy to understand and absorb, and I thought you were attentive and offered good advice and tips. Thank you for a great course.
Thank you for a nice course and good instructions.
Good balance between theory and practice. Again, a reasonably small group, which gave a lot of attention to everyone. In any case, I thought I was much better at the end of the day than when we started. Jocke, you are a really good instructor.
Thank you for a nice day with a great instructor.
Thank you for an eventful day. The following impressions I have of the day:
- Very clear and straightforward instructions
-fundamental
- Made me want to come back for more
- Solid operations
- Can be recommended to everyone
I thought the structure of the course was good. It felt like you were starting from what the group's will and ambition was and it didn't feel stiff and rigid. It was also good that we were able to divide the group so that everyone's will was heard. It's great that you returned to what we did the last time we met and made a feedback to it so that the memory was refreshed. The pace of the different parts was just right and it didn't feel rushed in any way. The instructions on the different steps were clear. I thought the attention to different individuals and myself was equally distributed, I also felt that if I called and needed help, you came. It was also good that you had an overview of the whole group and came in with feedback on what we did right and wrong, so we could correct it.
In general, I thought the course was incredibly good. It was rewarding both in terms of knowledge and socially. I have learned many new techniques that I hope I will be able to use during my kayaking trips. You instructors are great fun to work with and you are good at teaching. Are pragmatic to the whole, make us participants feel that we are not so bad after all. I can only recommend others to take a course like this.
What a luxury to be in an indoor pool for a kayak course! Thank you for a very rewarding part 1 of 2. Looking forward to next time! Get more out of your paddling fast... Take this course! Recommended!
I got a gift through Live It when I turned 50. Booked the Calm - basic course and had a fantastic experience and day in Uddevalla. Proper briefing about the kayak, how to paddle, how to rescue and then test. At first I was unsure, but through coaching from Joakim I learned quickly, even tried to "fall out" and get up again. Even though I had a close encounter with a jellyfish and didn't really get away from the kayak, I felt safe with the teacher. Thank you for a wonderful experience!! We will certainly see each other again :-)