Course information: KajakIntro with bobbles (2 hours) - Amager Beach and Kalvebod Bølge

Get introduced to kayak on this 2-hour introduction to sea kayak, where we end back on land with a glass of bobbles. You will be surprised how easy, straightforward and fun it is to kayak, all under the expert guidance of our skilled instructors!

Practical information

AMAGER BEACH meeting point:
Meet at Kajakhotellets kayakcenter in Amager Beachpark:

Kajakhotellet
Havkajakvej 2
2300 København S.

Directions -
Metro:
From 'Femøren St.' about 12-15 minutes in walking distance.

Parking:
Cars can park for free in the marked parking areas.

KALVEBOD BØLGE meeting point:
Meet at Kajakhotellets kiosk on Kalvebod Bølge:

Kajakhotellet
Kalvebod Bølge
Kalvebod Brygge 7
1560 København V.

How to get there -
Train:
From 'Dybbelsbro St.' or 'Hovedbanegården' (Main Railway Station) about 12-15 minutes in walking distance.

Bus:
Line 5A, 30 og 66 (Polititovet) about 5-8 minutes in walking distance.

Parking:
Paid parking administered by Europark at dkr. 18,- per hour from 08-17 all days / dkr. 3,- per hour from 24-08. Monday-Friday free parking between 17-24.

Time:
Fridays at 17.00-19.00 O'Clock.

Private events by appointment.

Language:
The main language is Danish. The instruction is always very visual and when practicing a technique the instructor will come to you afterwards, so you have the chance to hear the information in English. Always ask if there is something you don't understand - you are a beginner and there are no stupid questions.

Moving the course / course cancellation:
We reserve the right to move or cancel a course if we do not have the required number of participants. Should we cancel the course, it is always possible to get a refund or move the course to another date.

What you should bring for the course
For the course you will have a kayak, paddle and safety equipment available to you.

In order to maximize the time spent on the water, we ask you to change clothes at home, or to come in early and use our changing rooms!

For the course we recommend that you bring -
- Swimwear (to wear beneath), as well as a towel
- Running pants/tights or shorts (something for the legs)
- Neoprene shoes, sandels or shoes that can withstand getting wet (bare feet are not recommended)
- Long skiing shirt or wool shirt (heat for the upper body). Cotton is not recommended.
- Running jacket (to take the wind)
- Spare clothes (just to be on the safe side)
- Cap or sunshade (also nice if it rains)
- Spectacle cord (if you want to bring your glasses or sunglasses on the water)
- If applicable bring sunscreen and 0.5 liters of water
What you bring on the water is also possible to loose in the water, and Kajakhotellet does not take responsibility for lost effects.

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The course itself
During the course you will learn about -
- Paddling and steering techniques (introduction)
- Proper adjustment of the kayak
- Safety procedures
- Correct entry and exit of the kayak
- Getting more comfortable with the seakayak on the water
- Maneuvering the sea kayak by using steering strokes

On a 2 hour course you will have about 1 hour of efficient time on the water!

Last but not least
Speciel circomstances:
If there are specific things the instructor should be aware of, for example diabetes, medicine or other things that may have importance to your physical or mental alertness, we would like to know in advance. All information will be treated confidentially.

Children / Youth:
Please note that all under 18 years of age must have a parent / guardian signature to participate, unless they themselves participate in the course. We would like to be informed in advance about participating children / adolescents.

Further questions / remarks:
Please contact us if you have any further questions on telephone 3615 1610 or email: info@kajakhotellet. If you can not make it to the course please send your cancellation by email. Should you have purchased a cancellation insurance and cancelled 24 hours prior to the course you will be contacted in order to find a new course date. Cancellations 24 hours or less voids the insurance.

Can't wait to get started, then watch the sea kayak techniques on our Youtube channel (in Danish)!

Or follow Kajakhotellet on Facebook and be inspired.

All of us from Kajakhotellet wish that you lots of fun on the course and a great experience on the water!

Regards
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Kajakhotellet.dk
Havkajakvej 2
DK-2300 Kbh. S

+45 3615 1610    |  Telephone

info@kajakhotellet.dk
www.kajakhotellet.dk