Course information: DISCOVER (3 hours) introductionary course - Amager Strand

On this popular course, we give you a good introduction to the world of sea kayaking and some eventful hours on the water! The course provides a brief introduction of the sea kayak and the basic paddle technique. The aim is to give a feel for the kayak, and a sense of what it means to paddle a sea kayak. You will be surpriised how simple, straightforward and fun it is! Kajakhotellet want to inspire and this could be the start of a new adventure! We have no doubt that it is hard not to become just as enthusiastic about sea kayaking as we are!

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.

Time:
Thursdays at 16.30-19.30 O'Clock.
   or
Sundays at 12.00-15.00 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 wetsuit, paddlingjacket, kayak, paddle and safety equipment available to you.

For the course we recommend that you bring -
● Appropriate kayaking shoes, like neoprene shoes (wet shoes). If you do not have neoprene shoes, these can be purchased in our store for a special course price.
● Powerbar /fruit
● Long skiing shirt or wool shirt (heat for the upper body)
● 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 -
- Forward paddling
- The properties of a sea kayak
- Proper adjustment of the kayak
- Safety procedures
- Correct entry and exit of the kayak
- Maneuvering the sea kayak by using various steering strokes
- How to stop the kayak in just 3 strokes
- Getting more comfortable with the seakayak on the water while paddling
 

Last but not least
Special 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 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