Kayak courses – Introduction

For people who want to start sea-kayaking

Món d’Aventura offers different levels of kayaking courses for beginners and experienced kayakers. You can decide what level to start, depending on your technical level.

Introduction I Introduction II Introduction III

Kayak courses Initiation level are intended to anyone who has never practiced sea/cruise kayaking or who doesn’t know the necessary techniques to carry out the activity safely.

The Introcution level consists of three different courses (Introcution I, Introcution II and Introcution III) in three different days (5 hours each day).

Upon completion of the Introcution III course, participants will have the knowledge to practice sea kayaking safely and independently.

INTRODUCTION I

Designed for those interested in learning rowing with the proper technique and perform safely excursions. A session designed to introduce participants in this sport, and introduce them to basic security issues.
We will start the session working on the dry rowing technique, to implement then all contents worked in dry with a canoe, and making a short kayak excursion.

Objectives

  • Know each of the components of the kayak
  • Know the main security measures during a tour
  • Apply the dry rowing technique
  • Apply the dry rowing technique in the water while sailing
  • Improve of air and water phase
  • 60 minutes route, applying the necessary corrections
INTRODUCTION II

Designed for participants who have completed the Initiation I course or who assume they have the knowledge presented in the objectives of the initiation I course .
We will start the session working on the dry rowing technique, to implement then all contents worked in dry with a canoe, and making a short kayak excursion.

Objectives

  • Review of the contents of the previous session (Introduction I)
  • Applying the technique of lateral displacements simple
  • Applying the technique of lateral displacements in eight
  • 90 minutes route, with corrections of technical and practical exercises given during the session
INTRODUCTION III

Designed for participants who have completed the Initiation II course or who assume they have the knowledge presented in the objectives of the Initiation II course .
We will start the session working on the dry rowing technique, to implement then all contents worked in dry with a canoe, and making a short kayak excursion. Review of all previous issues.

Objectives

  • Review of the contents of the previous session (Introduction II)
  • Perform the technique of emptying the kayak with the help of another kayak, and join the kayak (T rescue)
  • Apply Eskimo rescue technique
  • Cruise with corrections of technical and practical exercises given during the session
  • Evaluation
 meeting point 

 09:00 h. Cala Molins (Pollença)

(39.919758, 3.057829) (map)

 length  3 hours
 level   Introduction I + II + III
 recommended minimum age  12 years old
Personal Equipment
essential recommended  not recommended
  • swimsuit
  • water (1,5L. minimum/person)
  • watershoes/flip flops
  • sunscreen
  • towel
  • Lycra T-Shirt
  • waterproof camera
  • snack, energy bars, fruit
  • electronic devices
  • valuable items
Equipment provided by Món d’Aventura
  • waterproof tank
  • kayak and technical equipment
  • entittled guide with:
    •  first aid kit
    •  Media: mobile phone and/or radio
    •  rescue and relief material

SPECIAL PRICE if you book your pack 3 introductory courses!