Everyone meet at the parking lot at Vaulen Badeplass in Stavanger at 10.00. Look for our trailer with kayaks. Getting here is easy, the Mariero Station is just a short walk away and if you arrive by car, you can park here. 

Shortly after everyone has arrived, there will be a briefing with some handy information. Afterwards, everyone will get a kayak and the needed equipment. Before getting onto the water we will go through the safety routines, and you will learn about the equipment. Pack light, we are not able to store personal belongings; they either have to go in the kayak or be left in your car.

At 10.45 we should be ready and on the water. We will then teach you:

• How to enter and exit the kayak.

• Efficient forward paddling.

• How to manoeuvre the kayak.

• How to paddle in a group

• Basic traffic rules on the sea.

At 13.00-13.30 we will have a lunch break. After the break we will go on a short trip in the archipellago, where we will teach you:

• Basic navigation

• How to paddle in wind and waves.

• Buddy rescue techniques.

The day ends at 18.00 where we will clean the kayaks and equipment. Afterwards, we will do a recap of the day and talk about the plan for the next day.