A two-day course in whitewater kayaking only for girls, with a female instructor. You will learn the basics, and before you know it, you’ll be paddling down the rapids with a smile on your face. At the end of the day, you can unwind with a wood-fired sauna and hot tub. If this weekend doesn’t work for you, we have ongoing Whitewater Kayaking Courses with mixed groups all summer. Welcome to this year’s adventure!
The course takes place in the beautiful rapids of Dala-Floda. The first morning we spend on calm waters below our kayak center. You get to try tipping over with the kayak and we practice paddling technique and balance. Those of you who have already paddled touring kayaks will soon notice that it is a completely new technique. But the techniques you learn here will make you a better paddler even on flat water. After lunch, we have a theory session where you learn how the rapids work and how to read them. We look for potential hazards and search for the best lines downstream. Then we paddle the first rapid together. At the end of the day, you can relax in the wood-fired sauna and spa area.
The second day we paddle two longer stretches down lovely and scenic rapids. We practice finding the best way down and handling waves and obstacles. During the journey, there is also the opportunity to try surfing on waves and do eskimo rolls.
NOTE! The structure of the courses may vary depending on the condition of the rapids, the participants’ skill level, and plans for the return journey on day 2. The instructor will go through all of this during the introduction on day 1.
Note: You get a 20% discount on neoprene shoes, gloves, and hats in our store.
If nothing else is agreed, the course starts at 8:30 on day one and ends around 17:00 on day two. The times are also stated in the booking confirmation that you will receive upon booking. Since two nights of accommodation are included, you are welcome to arrive the day before the course starts for overnight stay.
For those who want to learn the basics of whitewater paddling. You should be able to swim. We usually have an age limit of 14 years in the company of a guardian up to 18 years. If there are younger persons than 14 years who wish to participate in the course, you can contact us.
We take a maximum of 6 people on the course to ensure everyone gets personal coaching.
Our instructors all have extensive experience and stay up to date with the latest in education, first aid, and safety. But perhaps the most important thing is their enthusiasm for whitewater paddling and the opportunity to introduce others to this world. Some of our instructors started their paddling careers here with us many years ago. Maybe the same will happen for you.
Kajaktiv is located in the heart of Dalarna, approximately three hours by car from Stockholm and five hours from Gothenburg. For those coming from further away, we can offer overnight accommodation in our course housing. You can also set up a tent next to our facility if you wish.
You can take the train to Borlänge or Djurås from most major cities in Sweden. From there, you can then take a bus to Dala-Floda. You can also contact us for any possibilities of being picked up in Djurås.
We highly recommend that you bring your mountain bike, running or hiking shoes. Here you will find great trails for cycling, running and hiking and our staff are happy to share their favorites. The village is also worth exploring if you have time, and directly adjacent to it you have Lake Flosjön which invites you to take a dip. You can rent a kayak for the day if you want to explore the lake with its beautiful beaches and swimming opportunities.