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"Seriøst firma med gode instruktører. Arve på tirsdagens intro kurs var dyktig og en trivelig kar. Kurset kan ansolutt anbefales!"

Knut Belgum
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Robin Tordly

NPF våttkort Introduction Course

First time with a paddle in your hands? Discover the joys of sea kayaking on our beginner-level introduction course (introkurs i havkajakk) in central Oslo. Here you will learn the basics in a safe and controlled environment. All gear is included to keep you warm while paddling. “A warm student is a happy student, and a happy student is a good learner” – goat wisdom.

  • Includes issue of a NPF våttkort on completion of the course.
  • We provide all gear – kayak, paddle, lifejacket, spray skirt, wet suit in summer / dry suit in winter, neoprene paddling shoes, gloves/mitts and hood. You may want to bring your own gloves to wear underneath the neoprene paddling mitts.
  • In the winter please bring at least two layers of thermals without zips (top and bottom) and wool socks to wear under the dry suit. In the summer please bring swim wear and sun screen!
  • There is the option to warm up in GreenBoats saunas after the course so you need to bring swim wear and a towel if you would like to join. Just show your Mad Goats booking to get a 25% discount.
  • There is a changing area and storage at GreenBoats for your belongings.
  • Perfect activity for team building and kick off events. Can be booked as a private group. Please email kontakt@madgoats.no for availability.
  • This can be purchased as a gift. Just choose the “gift card” option during the booking process.

Prices

  • Adults – kr 1299, including våttkort and all kit hire.
  • 25% off for children (14 years+) and students.
  • 15% off for OsloPass holders – go to VisitOslo to get your discount code.

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Price

Kr. 1299,-
Includes:
– 250NOK kit hire
– 100NOK våttkort

Duration

3 hours                                         .

Location

Aker Brygge – GreenBoats, Stranden, 0250 Oslo
(in summer we also run this course out of Lysaker)

Participants

Fitness requirement: Low – medium

Age requirement: 14 years +

What to bring

We provide all winter kayaking kit. Please bring a towel and at least two layers of wool thermals without zips (top and bottom) and wool socks to wear under the dry suit. No cotton.

Skill level

Beginner; no experience needed

Info

During the course, our certified instructors will teach you about basic kayak equipment, safety on the water, proper paddling technique and how to rescue yourself and others.

After completing this course you will be awarded the NPF våttkort. This nationally recognised qualification will allow you to rent kayaks so that you can paddle alone or with friends – the freedom of adventures awaits you!

If you are interested in a longer course combined with an overnight adventure, then we recommend you attend our “16hr Sea kayaking Foundation Course (Grunnkurs-hav)”. On this course you will have more time to practice, learn more techniques and gain one extra qualification in the våttkort system – and meet new paddling friends!

More information on the NPF våttkort system.

Course Plan

The kayak course starts with training on land – it often feels safest to start with firm ground under you. Still, you will soon be required to venture out onto the water. Then you will learn how to lift, carry and launch yourself onto the water. Once all the students are ready, the real kayak lesson begins. This includes:

  • How to get out of your kayak
  • Paddle strokes and boat control
  • Buddy rescue
  • Safety on the water

Note: You do not need to show us the self-rescue on this introduction course. You will still pass the course and get your våttkort. We at Mad Goats are just super into safety and going above and beyond what is expected. For this reason, we have added this rescue to the introduction course. It will, of course, make us feel a lot better when sending you out in a kayak alone. After the course your instructor will award you your våttkort – hooray!

Equipment

We provide all gear – kayak, paddle, lifejacket, spray skirt, wet suit in summer or drysuit in winter, neoprene paddling shoes, mitts and hood.

Please bring a towel, gloves, at least two layers of thermals (top and bottom) and wool socks to wear under the dry suit.

If you would like to add on a sauna afterwards please also bring swimwear.

Meeting Point – GreenBoats, Aker Brygge