5hr Våttkort Introduction Course in River Kayaking - Sjoa, Norway

- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Nedre Heidal
- Product code: Introkurs_elv_s
A perfect start to river kayaking, where we concentrate on having fun and learning the basics in a safe and controlled environment.
On this gentle introduction to whitewater kayaking, you get to check out what all the hype is about without committing to the 2-day Grunnkurs Elv. This course is the first step on NPF’s våttkort ladder and is the perfect taster of the beautiful outdoor pursuit of river kayaking - combining learning, fun, nature, and exercise!
All kit is included, and the course size is very small (maximum of 8 participants to 1 instructor) to ensure you have the best possible experience with us.
Techniques you will learn: how to select and care for gear; basic strokes; safety; exiting the kayak; how to have balance and control on the water.
Level: Suitable for absolute beginners or those who have done some sea kayaking and always wanted to try some whitewater. Please note you need to be able to swim.
Duration: Approximately 5 hours. May be slightly longer or shorter depending on the number of participants.
Location: Lågen River. We meet at Mad Goats Sjoa, 834 Heidalsvegen, 2677 Nedre Heidal and provide to and from the river https://goo.gl/maps/zd1yQ8jZP32saG3x7
Getting here: Train to Otta (the fastest train is with SJ Nord) then bus to Faukstad - see https://innlandstrafikk.no/ If you are driving, we have some space for parking at the kayak school.
Accommodation: We offer accommodation options from 99 kr per person per night.
Includes: Kayak and all kit hire including wetsuit; transport from our base at Mad Goats Sjoa to the river; NPF våttkort on completion of the course; free sauna to warm up after the course.
What to bring: 2 x layers of thermals and socks, 2 x towels, swimwear and a warm change of clothes.
Private group option: You can also book this course as a private group. Just email kontakt@madgoats.no
Gift cards: All of our activities can be purchased as gift cards. Just choose the “gift card” option during the booking process.
Students with valid student identification get a 25% discount and youth (13 - 18yrs) get a 35% discount