For this course we will meet two times: an evening during the week in the waters of Stockholm, as well as a full day in the archipelago. 

For whom: This is an intermediate level kayaking course for intermediate kayakers or experienced beginners. During this class we develop our skills from an already existing foundation and dig deeper into for example navigating and maneuvering. We will also learn some new skills and learn how to deal with emergency situations.

It is possible to book course 1 & 2 together as a 3-day trip whilst camping out in the archipelago. 

Course requirements: The completion of our (yellow) entry level course / yellow paddle pass / skill level matching all points mentioned in the course content of our (yellow) entry level course.

Course goal: to be able to confidently carry out your own trip without guide in varying conditions & areas such as the middle archipelago with shorter open water passages. You should be able to paddle, control the kayak and plan a basic route to ensure a fun & safe day out on the water.

Level: Green paddle pass

Course plan: 

• effective & ergonomic paddling
• steering / turning with paddle
• steering with leaning
• paddling sideways
• self rescue
• buddy rescue
• towing
• tour & route planning
• navigation
• Learning who has right of way on the sea and understanding sea markers