Iintroductory course
Learn to kayak with us.
We will again be organizing introductory kayak courses for new members and interested parties in 2025.The course consists of
six lessons
and here you will learn the basics of kayaking in a fun and interactive way with a group of up to 8 participants.In 2025 we will start again with the introductory lessons on Wednesday April 16. The lessons will take place on Wednesday evening or Saturday afternoon.
.You can already registerand you will receive further information in the spring of 2025.
Lessons are 2 hours each time. Lessons are taught by our team of experienced instructors.You can sail with your own boat or use one of our club boats.We assume that you can swim and we wear life jackets during the lesson.
The cost of the introductory course is 60 euros, if you become a member afterwards you will receive a 30 euro discount on the membership. Members of KVS can participate free of charge.The lesson will take place subject to weather conditions. In case of bad weather, another date will be planned.
Your participation is guaranteed after confirmation and payment of your registration.If the group is full, we will put you on the waiting list or you can participate in the next group.
Register for classes
Lesson content
The following skills are taught during the lessons:
- Correct holding and use of the paddle
- Sailing straight ahead and sailing backwards
- Making turns, forwards and backwards (Bow strokes)
- Braking and making an emergency stop
- Entry & exit at a low side and a high side
- Low paddle rests
- Make a raft
- Move sideways
And of course you will get the chance to try out various kayak types and species that are available at our club.
After the six lessons you will be able to sail independently and you are welcome to participate in the tours that we organize for our members in Nieuw-west and in the region.
Should you decide to become a member of our canoe club, which we would of course very much like, you will receive half of the course fee as a discount on your membership.
KVS members can sail along to help. Send a message to the course leaders
on which days you can assist.
CANOEING: THE SPORT WITH THE MOST SPACE