Our Beginners Course is the perfect introduction to the sport of kayaking. In this kayak course you will learn the basics to be able to paddle independently on easy white water. Have fun and learn something new with us on the Inn river in Engadin, which is one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe and the most popular whitewater kayaking destination in Switzerland, ideal for beginners as well as class V boaters.
We start the first day building up our confidence on calm water and learning the basics. Afterwards we head off onto moving water to let the real fun beginn.
Course Content:
- Get to know your equipment
- Correct entry and exit to the kayak
- Behaviour when capsizing
- Riding straight: efficient forward stroke and body posture.
- Making turns: Bow stroke, draw stroke, power stroke, weight shift and upper body rotation
- Braking and backward paddling: Counterstroke and backstroke
- Reading currents
- Eddy-in, eddy-out
Included:
- Swiss-certified kayak instructor
- all equipments: neoprene suit, jacket, shoes, life jacket, helmet, paddle, white water kayak, spraydeck
- transfer from Engadin Outdoor Center base (it can happen that we need a vehicle of the participants to transfer the bus)
What to bring with you:
- Swimwear
- Towel & shower essentials