About the beginners' course:

A day of training for the yellow paddle pass. You will learn the basics of maneuvering your kayak. We meet at 09:00 at Kanotkungen in Åkers Styckebruk. We finish at 16:00. At the end of the day you can get the certification for the yellow paddle pass.

Dates:
New dates coming for the 2025 season!

During this course you will learn:

• Lifting, carrying, getting in and out of the kayak
• Effective technology for paddling forward
• Paddling backwards
• Stop the kayak
• Swinging with sweeping strokes
• Behavior in nature in Sweden
• Peer rescue
• Self-rescue

Price: 6 participants, 2150 SEK / person.
Requirements: You must be able to swim 200 meters.

What is included in the course:

• Kayak, paddle, lifejacket, snowmobile cover
• Waterproof bag

What you need to take with you:

• A bottle of water
• A complete change of clothes, towel
• Something to eat from the kayak (for example, banana or cake)
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Gloves that can get wet
• Shoes that can get wet
• Comfortable pants (tights or shorts)
• A jacket for wind protection and warm clothes depending on the weather

A minimum of 2 participants is required for the course to take place.

Book the course here

About the instructor

Francois Herrault will be your instructor. Francois is an experienced instructor and guide, trained and certified by the Swedish Canoe Federation. Francois has experience in teaching beginners the basics of sea kayaking as well as coaching advanced paddlers in challenging environments.

• 12 years of paddling in the Stockholm archipelago
• 8 years of leading groups and teaching kayaking at all levels
• Certified as a kayak leader level 1 and 2 with the Swedish Canoe Federation
• Certified as a kayak leader level 1 and 2 with the major Swedish outdoor organization: Friluftsfrämjandet
• Owners of the red European Paddle Pass
• Teaches and examines paddlers at yellow, green and blue levels