OVERVIEW

The ISKGA FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS I-II-II

As paddlers progress through the three fundamental skill levels, they work toward becoming capable expedition team members. Along the way, they develop their abilities in paddle techniques, seamanship, camp craft, and navigation, while also learning how to contribute effectively to group objectives during expeditions.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS I

This course covers the essential fundamentals of paddling a sea kayak on the sea or large lakes. The module also includes key elements of sea safety, navigation, and camp craft.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS II

Here we focus on refining techniques for controlling your sea kayak in wind, waves, and currents, while expanding your knowledge of sea safety, navigation, and camp craft. You will improve your overall paddling ability and further develop your skills as an expedition team member.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS III

More advanced sea kayaking skills focusing on controlling kayaks in more challenging conditions of wind, waves, surf, and tide, while further enhancing sea safety, navigation, and camp craft. Techniques for dynamic environments are more deeply developed, including dynamic edging, leaning, bracing, and recovery skills.

Completing the three fundamental skill levels will help you become more proficient in kayak handling, seamanship, rescue and recovery, camp craft, and navigation.

Course description: https://www.iskga.com/courses/sea-kayaking-fundamentals

Instructors: Advanced International Sea Kayak Guide Alliance (ISKGA) guides

https://www.iskga.com/training-academies/norvantur

LOCATION

Entire Norway - on request and depending on the condtions we will choose a location for this course)

DURATION & PRICES

FUNDAMENTALS SKILLS I: 2 days: 2800 NOK

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS II: 5 days: 4500 NOK

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS III: 5 days: 4500 NOK

GRADE

FS I: beginner

FS II: FS I or equivalent

FS III: FS II or equivalent

WEATHER CONDITIONS

In bad weather, the arranged activity will continue regardless. If the weather conditions are dangerous or if there is insufficient ice or snow, the instructor will cancel the activity. If no alternative is found, Norvantur will refund the registration.

SAFETY

Our outdoor activities have a minimal risk to our participants. At Norvantur, we are trained to assess the risks and trained in rescue techniques and first aid. Severe or extreme conditions are not part of our program.

CANCELLATION

In case of cancellation by the participant, we charge cancellation costs. These cancellation costs depend on the number of days remaining until the start of the activity. Participants cannot claim compensation in case of cancellation due to ‘force majeure’. In case of cancellation of the activity by Norvantur, the full registration sum will always be refunded. For safety reasons it may be necessary to change the program during the activity.

COVID-19

If you cannot participate to booked activities due to travel restrictions such as border closures, flight suspensions, quarantine, you can postpone the activity or ask for a refund of any pre-payments.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Persons who order an activity from Norvantur agree to the terms and conditions.