FOUNDATION

This 1 to 3 days course will be tailored to beginners or to those who wish to refresh sea kayak basic strokes.

Location: Scuola di Mare (Lerici), Liguria, Italy

Strong foundation allows to progress quickly and perform more effective and efficient paddle strokes. Progressing in paddling technique allows withstanding longer navigations and possibly avoids injuries in more demanding environments.
We will focus on paddling forward and backward, learn how to keep stability, perform 360° turns, moving sideways, stern rudder including different rescues in a way to suit your personal requirements. We will then put the skills learnt into practice paddling along the unspoiled coastline and exploring secret bays to locate the perfect picnic spot.

Good water confidence is needed. Any previous kayaking experience is welcome.

Adequate equipment like full drysuit and thermal layer or neoprene long john, lycra top, water proof kayaking jacket depending on the season and shoes. In addition to that:

  1. pair of sunglasses;
  2. suntan cream;
  3. towel;
  4. packed lunch or snacks;
  5. flask for a hot drink or a 1,5 L bottle of water depending on the season.
  6. PFD, contact tow, towing line and other personal gear are welcome.

Tuilik provides:

  1. fully equipped kayak (customized lifelines, fitted compass);
  2. spraydeck;
  3. paddle;
  4. PFD (Personal Flotation Device);
  5. helmet;
  6. bilge pump + sponge;

Please call or write for technical clothing rental.

This is a 1 to 3 day course. We meet between 08:00 – 08:30 to discuss individual needs and navigation planning and launch our kayaks around 09:30.
Finish time around 17:00, the last day around 15:00 if you need some extra time to reach home.

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Location: Scuola di Mare (Lerici), Liguria, Italy
Fees
(Course will be held with a minimum of 4 participants)

  • 1 day course: 120,00€
  • 2 days course with full board: 235,00€
  • If you wish a course over a longer stay please fill in the form

Included:

  • Residential courses only (2 or more days): full board (breakfast, lunch box and dinner) in shared room. Recently renewed, the building is part of a charming old navy fortification.
  • All courses: fully equipped kayak (customized lifelines, fitted compass), spray deck, paddle, PFD, helmet, bilge pump + sponge.

To participate to our courses, please send, along with your registration, a medical certificate of fitness for non-competitive sports valid for the current year here.

Book with Scuola di Mare (SDM):

  1. Click here (SDM website)
  2. Fill-in the form and you will receive a reply from SDM

For any further information contact Riccardo Galbusera.

Book now (Scuola di Mare)

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