OVERVIEW

The course will learn you to master your sea kayak in surf, we will have fun in waves and you will be prepared to safely launch and land your kayak on your future trips and expeditions.  Every day we’ll find the beach that offers the best course conditions.

We will exercise in the surfzone near the beach with surf that is gentle and explore parts of the coast by kayak. The skills we'll be focusing on include:

  • Judging waves

  • Surf launch from the beach

  • Paddling out through the surf

  • Position and timing to surf a wave

  • Surf a wave in diagonal and straight line

  • Steer a kayak in the surf

  • Safety and rescue in surf

 
 

PRICES

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

GRADE

It is important that participants master proper paddling, maneuvering and self-rescue techniques. It is an advantage, but not a requirement, to be able to Eskimo-roll a kayak.

GROUP SIZE AND GUIDES

The maximum number of participants is 8 and the guide ratio is 1:4. Instructors are Kriki De Smet and Stijn Van de Velde. They are both sea kayak instructors, kayak surfers, and tour guides with extensive experience (NPF, BCU, ISKGA).

LOCATION

Throughout the year, we offer several surfing courses at several Norwegian surfing beaches. The course is organised at a sites, which offers a variety of sandy beaches exposed to any incoming swell.

DURATION

Over 3 days: On day 1, 15h will be the start time of the course. Day 2 , we'll paddle from 10-15h. By 13h on day 3, the course will be over.

Over 2 days: day 1: 10-15, day 2: 10-15.

This is a physically intensive course, which is why we deliberately selected this build-up.

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.