OVERVIEW

This course will give you skills you need to canoe on open waters. Courses are hold along the coastline and covers skills like paddling in wind and waves.

On this course we will work om

  • Improve paddling skills and open water canoe maneuvers (solo and tandem) (day 1

  • Tactical decision making in wind & waves (day 1)

  • Basic skills for sailing a canoe (day 1)

  • Planning open water canoeing (multi-day) trips (day 2)

  • Identification of open water hazards and coastline scouting (day 2)

  • Open water canoeing strategies for individuals/groups (day 2)

  • Surfing a canoe (day 2/3)

PRICES

One day course: 1600 NOK/Two day course: 3000 NOK.

Equipment rental is possible (Canoe: 500 kr/day). Meals not included.

Group size and guide ratio

Maximum participants are 6, guide ratio is 1:3.

Duration

One day course: Saturday: 10-17.00

Two-day course: Saturday-Sunday 10.00- 17.00

Location

along the coastline, between Asker & Larvik, within 2-hour drive from Oslo.

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.