Paddling Guidance on Näsijärvi in Tampere

25.00€ – 35.00€

Hit organizes paddling guidance on Näsijärvi in Tampere, our Kaupinoja base as the fix point. Guidance is given in beginner to more experienced level paddling both with kayaks as well as canoes. According to these the guidance is divided into four parts. You can take part in the guidances as you wish, only for one session only!

The guidance takes place on Wednesdays from May to September.

Equipment

Date

Clear

Description

Kayaking, basics
– getting in and out of the kayak
– forward and backward paddling technique basics
– stopping
– sweep strokes
– side skulling
– low brace
– stern rudder

Kayaking, up from basics
all the same as in the basics plus:
– forward and backward paddling technique advanced
– high brace
– bow rudder
– voluntary: taking turns capsizing your kayak and rescueing a capsized kayaker

Canoeing, basics
– getting in and out of the canoe
– forward and backward paddling technique basics
– stopping
– sweep strokes
– side skulling
– low brace
– stern rudder

Canoeing, up from basics
all the same as in the basics plus:
– forward and backward paddling technique advanced
– high brace
– bow rudder and cross bow
– voluntary: taking turns capsizing your canoe and rescuing a capsized canoeist

The guidances generally take place on every Wednesday from May to September.
The guidance takes 1 hour 30 min / time, from 7 to 8.30 pm.
Though you should come a bit early, 6.45 pm. We will send info after an entry.
Price: guidance 20 e/pers. and when needed equipment 13 e/pers.
We also take TYKY- and Smartum-cheques!

The participants are required to wear outdoor clothing according to the weather. The canoe can capsize and then the paddler is forced into the water. It is wise to take a set of spare clothing and a towel with you.

Booking by 6 pm the evening before the guidance and additional info:
tapio.tyllila@hikingtravelhit.fi, p. 040 7457803 (Tapio).