OVERVIEW

During this course, participants get to know the canoe and the equipment, learn to maneuver the canoe, as well as simple safety routines and exercises. We will focus on:

  • Sitting position.

  • Landing and disembarking a canoe from a dock or beach.

  • Loading, packing and trimming the canoe.

  • Lifting, carrying a canoe.

  • Buddy rescue in canoe.

  • Paddle strokes for moving forward, backward, sideways, and for turning and balance

  • Planning of canoe trips.

The next course is scheduled at 10-11 June 2023.

PRICES

This course costs 3000 NOK, including paddles and canoes, If necessary, we can provide additional equipment for rent. In the price, meals are not included.

GRADE

This is an introductory course. Swimming proficiency is required.

GROUP SIZE AND GUIDES

Here is a maximum of 6 participants and a guide ratio of 1:6.

DURATION

There are two days in this course.

LOCATION

Lakes or rivers of class 1 in the Asker area are used for this course.

WEATHER CONDITIONS

In bad weather, the arranged activity will continue regardless. If the weather conditions are dangerous, the instructor will cancel the activity. If no alternative is found, Norvantur will refund the registration.

SAFETY

Our outdoor activities have a minimal risk to our participants. At Norvantur, we are trained to assess the risks and trained in rescue techniques and first aid. Severe or extreme conditions are not part of our program.

CANCELLATION

In case of cancellation by the participant, we charge cancellation costs. These cancellation costs depend on the number of days remaining until the start of the activity. Participants cannot claim compensation in case of cancellation due to ‘force majeure’. In case of cancellation of the activity by Norvantur, the full registration sum will always be refunded. For safety reasons it may be necessary to change the program during the activity.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Persons who order an activity from Norvantur agree to the terms and conditions.