Kayak Course - First level

It does really unknow the kayak origin, but up to now, Eskimos still use this type of boats with an unvaried design since approximately 3.000 years.

But actually, what is a kayak? A kayak is a kind of boat in where the participant sit looking forward to the bow (it is the front part of the boat), using only an oar with both blades in its ends to impel it. Therefore, it is very manoeuvrable and fast due to the hydrodynamic characteristics of its hull.

If you have never had the opportunity to get in this world, the course we offer you will be the first step to start a sport that gives you a great feeling of tranquillity and high doses of exploring due to the natural environment of Majorca island.

This kayak activity is aimed at those who want to have the first contact and obtain basic knowledge to be able to practice this wonderful sport. As long as we are doing the course, we will insist on the knowledge of the material for the apprenticeship of this sport. Adjust the kayak to the canoeist, check the compartments or teach the row techniques in the ground are basic and easy elements but at the same time useful for the correct practice of canoeing.

Next, we will go on practicing the embarkation and disembarkation of the compartment on the beach or in shallow waters, in order to do it easier.

Once the material and the embarkation and disembarkation knowledge are interiorized, we will drive it. We will practice making circles to the right, to the left, forward and backward, without forgetting the brake and going off the way.

Then, the instructor will teach the rowing technique. The more we know the technique the less injures we have. Moreover, the activity will be more enjoyable and effortless with the correct use. Arms position and body torsion are essential exercises for such purpose.

Finally, the climax of this initiation course will be learning in couples the rescue technique in deep waters. So, the didactic objectives of this course would be:
 

• Knowledge of all parts of the kayak and equipment used.
• Effective forward paddle stroke.
• Reverse padding and stopping.
• Steering and controlling the kayak.
• Lifting, carrying, launching/landing in sheltered waters.
• Deep-water rescue.

In this course the boat is a kayak that emptied itself. The activity will teach by qualified instructor of the Royal Spanish Canoeing Real Federation. The course lasts 3 hours, that it is the expert esteemed time that people learn without getting tired.

• Sunglasses (better with floating cord) cap, shirt, sunscreeen.
• If you want, gloves, to keep hands free from salinity and friction, although notice that it will reduce sensibility with paddle.
• Water shoes.
• A snack and drink.
• A change of clothes.

Available departures: Saturdays. Other week days. it could be possible to carry out the course always with groups than at least 6 persons. In order to book this activity, please contact our Customer Service Centre.

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Departure from: Marineland - Costa de´n Blanes.

Departure time: 10:00h.

Activity duration: 3 hours.
 

Important information about departure time:

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in and start your activity on time.
• If you arrive late we could not guarantee the inclusion in other group and different timetable, because all could be complete. 

Additional info and requirements about activity booking:

• Instructors speaks majorquin, spanish and english.
• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this activity will be received within 24 hours after your booking, subject to availability.
• A minimum of 1 person are requiered to book (on Saturdays). Other week days, it is requiered a minimun of 6 persons.
• Minimum age of 10 required.
• Required know to swim.
• If weather conditions aren´t suitable at the starting point, the instructors reserves the right to change that point, always to guarantee activity´s security.
• To know all conditions about hiring and/or cancelation or any other doubt, please consult the Terms & Conditions.

• Supervision by a qualified professional instructor.
• All necessary material for the activity.
• Accident insurance.
• Level Certification.

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