This is the course for you if you want to go from “Zero to Hero” in a week and take your paddling skills to the next level at lightning speed.
We often get asked “what happens next” and “how do I progress”, and this year we have decided to create a course where we address all these questions by combining Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3. Over the course of a week, we will start from the basics and gradually work our way up. We will have a rest day where we focus on rope exercises and safety on land.
As this is a longer course, we have reduced the price by 20% compared to what these three courses would normally cost. So take advantage and kickstart your whitewater paddling career.
If you have already completed Step 1 or Step 2 before, we can easily skip (or review) the most basic steps for you.
Let’s do this 🙂
Part of Whitewater Paddling Course Zero to Hero
- Eight nights accommodation at course center (hostel standard)
- Lunches at restaurant during the course
- Whitewater kayak
- Paddle
- Spray skirt
- Life jacket
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Experienced instructor
- Blanket and pillow
- Sauna and hot tub
Bring
- Bedding (if you are staying overnight)
- Breakfast and dinner (lunch at restaurant included during the course)
- Swimwear, towel
- Sturdy shoes (Neoprene shoes, sneakers, or sport sandals)
- Straps for glasses or extra contact lenses
- Water bottle
- Gloves (if it’s cold)
- Functional base layer (if it’s cold)
Content: Whitewater Paddling Course, Zero to Hero
- Equipment and basic safety
- Swimming in rapids (floating downstream on your back for about 30 meters)
- Reading a rapid
- Group dynamics
- Paddling technique
- Body Boat control
- Efficient paddling
- Eddy turns
- High and low braces
- Eskimo roll
- Ferrying
- Paddling in and out of eddies
- Boof stroke
- Surfing waves
- Z-drag and different rope exercises
- Throw bag and rescuing people in rapids
- Paddling class 1-3 rapids
NOTE! The structure of the courses may vary depending on the condition of the rapids and the skill level of the course participants.
The instructor will go through all of this during the introduction on day 1.
Times for Whitewater Paddling Course
What prerequisites are required?
- No prerequisites required
- You should be able to swim.
Age limit
- Age limit 18 years
- 14 years accompanied by a guardian
- Contact us if there are individuals under 14 years old who wish to participate in the whitewater paddling course
Find us at Kajaktiv
Kajaktiv is located in the heart of Dalarna, approximately three hours by car from Stockholm and five hours from Gothenburg.
Train and bus connections
You can take the train to Borlänge or Djurås from most major cities in Sweden. From there, you can take a bus to Dala-Floda.
More than just whitewater rafting
We highly recommend that you bring your mountain bike, running or hiking shoes. Here in Dala-Floda you will find great trails for both cycling, running and hiking and our staff are happy to share their favorites. The village is also worth exploring if you have time, and right next to it you have Flosjön which invites you for a swim. You can rent a kayak for the day if you want to explore the lake with its beautiful beaches and bathing opportunities.
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