Kayaking course of 6 individual lessons in Genoa province
Highlights
- A course of 6 private lessons of 1½ hours each to learn the best kayaking techniques.
- Learn the basics and then choose a discipline from freestyle, surf kayak, river kayak and eskimo.
- Rely on an experienced instructor to help you learn as quickly and safely as possible.
Your guide
I have always made sport my way of life. Surfing and snowboarding are my bread and butter and for 15 years now I have been passing on my passion to people by teaching technique and the love of the outdoors.
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Full description
Have fun aboard a kayak, navigating the waves of the sea or paddling through the current of a raging river!
The kayak is a craft that allows freedom of movement and agility. With an individual course of 6 lessons, you will discover all its secrets and learn the best techniques, in the hands of a qualified instructor.
The course is held in Recco (GE), consists of 6 lessons of 1.5 hours and is open to participants of all levels: from those who have never been in a kayak to those who want to improve technique and performance or try specialities such as river kayaking, freestyle kayaking oreskimo.
What we will do
You will meet your instructor at the kayak school in Recco (GE) at the scheduled time. Each lesson, especially if you are a beginner, includes an initial theory and preparatory part on land. After that, you will board the kayak to practice in the water.
The course programme will follow your level and objectives and will be outlined after an acquaintance briefing that will allow the instructor to get to know you and test your skills.
The first lessons will be used to familiarise you with the boat and learn basic movements and manoeuvres. Later, after acquiring a minimum of autonomy and always in agreement with the instructor, you can choose the speciality to which you want to devote yourself from the following proposals
RiverKayak: this is river kayaking, with different levels of difficulty depending on the water flow, the winding nature of the route and the presence of rapids. River kayaking lessons take place on nearby rivers or streams.
Freestyle Kayaking: involves the use of a lighter, higher-performance type of boat, which allows for freestyle manoeuvres, jumps over waves and other evolutions in rough water.
Surf Kayak and Waveski: these are hybrid kayak and surf boats that allow one to ride and cut through waves just as one would on a surfboard.
Eskimo: indicates a complex manoeuvre of righting the kayak in the event of capsizing, while remaining on board the boat. There are several types, to be practised depending on the situation: rodeo eskimo, eskimo without a paddle and backwards eskimo.
These specialities require at least an intermediate level of kayak handling. Of course, those who do not want to or are not ready to try the above specialities can continue practising traditional kayaking for all 6 lessons.
Lessons last one and a half hours and are arranged from time to time with the instructor, depending on availability and weather conditions.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is aimed at participants of all levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced. Children aged 8 and above with good aquatic skills can also participate.
Other information
Attention! Please arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.
This activity can be booked all year round, subject to instructor availability and favourable weather conditions.
Lessons are private and individual. After the first lesson, other lessons will be arranged with the instructor on a case-by-case basis.
At the end of the lesson, you can use the changing rooms and hot showers, as well as the centre's relaxation area and WIFI.
To take part in the course, you must present a medical certificate of fitness for competitive or non-competitive sporting activity (of good health).
Recommended clothing
- swimming costume
- thermal shirt (depending on season)
Don't forget to bring
- towel
- showering equipment
- medical certificate of good health
What is included
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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