Intermediate Kayaking Course in Bohuslän

Join an intermediate kayaking course to develop your paddling skills in the beautiful Bohuslän region in Western Sweden. Welcoming adventurers from ages 15 and up!

Bohuslän is a picturesque and historical region located along the western coast of Sweden. This coastal area is one of the most iconic and beautiful in Sweden, with a stunning archipelago, idyllic islands, and granite cliffs. Bohuslän is a charming region that offers visitors a chance to explore Sweden's coastal beauty, indulge in delicious seafood, and immerse themselves in its rich history and culture.

To partake in this course, you must have previous beginner kayaking experience. You’ll start by meeting the experienced guide in Uddevalla, a coastal town located in Bohuslän. The guide will provide all of the kayaking equipment (kayak, paddle, cockpit cover and life jacket). You must bring suitable clothing (quick-drying synthetic or woollen shirt, bathing trunks, wind jacket and a wetsuit) and shoes (water-resistant sandals, neoprene shoes or Crocs) for paddling. The course will combine theory and practice to help you master the skills of paddling!

The guide will go through the equipment’s use and a safety briefing. Then, you’ll head out onto the calm blue waters of the Bohuslän archipelago. The guide will teach you the techniques to better control your kayak so paddling becomes both safer and more enjoyable. With this knowledge, you will avoid picking up bad habits that will make you tired or give you injuries and you will become capable of tackling longer distances and more difficult conditions. On the course, you’ll dive deeper into the basic technical skills like forward and backwards paddling, stopping, and different ways of turning and steering the kayak.

Once you have mastered the basic skills and improved your technique, you’ll move on to some harder skills, such as keeping balance with the help of bracing. You’ll also learn about, feel and practice the difference between paddling with a rudder or a skeg. There will be some free time to practice these elements and ask the guide for personalised attention. The day will end with practising various rescue techniques, where you will get wet! The course corresponds with EPP green level. After your course, and some paddling on your own, you can choose to do an assessment, get proof that you have the skills required for that particular level and then move on to the next step. At the end of the full-day excursion, you’ll return to the starting point in Uddevalla.

To really level up your paddling skills and master the techniques, book this intermediate kayaking course in the magnificent Bohuslän region in Western Sweden!