Beginners Course Level 1
Would you like to learn how to kayak? In the kayak Beginners Course Level 1 you will learn all the basics to be able to paddle independently on easy white water. We show you what to look out for on the river and how to use the equipment correctly. The technique you learn in the kayak beginner course is a good foundation for getting off to a flying start in kayaking! In contrast to other basic kayak courses, we don't teach you "beginner techniques", but the basics that will accompany you all the way into difficult white water.
Our beginner courses are available in Tyrol, Corsica, and Slovenia. The basic courses in Tyrol are held on weekends throughout the season. The course content and schedule may vary depending on the location and duration of the course. For more information about our basic courses, please choose one from our selection.
Get into a kayak! We'll get you paddling
Information about the kayak Beginners Course Level 1
- Material: getting to know the equipment, adjusting the kayak, holding the paddle correctly
- Paddling straight ahead: efficient forward stroke and upper body posture
- Paddling curves: Arc stroke, draw stroke, power stroke, weight shift and upper body rotation.
- Slowing momentum and backward paddling: Counterstroke and backstroke
- Flow theory and safety basics for river navigation
- Navigating eddies and crossing currents
- Changing direction on the river
- We learn the basic techniques on the lake.
- How to safely get out of the boat underwater.
- Canoe polo: playful consolidation of what has been learned
- Relaxed paddling in moving water
- Understanding main paddle strokes in moving water
- How to traverse across the river (ferry glide)
- Boat edging to perform direction changes.
- Entering and leaving moving water (Break in and Break out)
- Tyrol
- Corsica
- Slovenia
To take part in Beginners Course Level 1, you must
- Be able to swim confidently
- Be in overall good health.
- be at least 12 years old (we offer courses for groups of younger paddlers on request).
- Discover the fun of kayaking
- Learn all the important basic techniques
- Long-sleeved fleece or wool top
- Swimsuit
- Water bottle and snack bar for the river trip
Can you already do all that? Then take a look at our Level 2 basic courses.
