In the basic sea kayaking course, you will learn the basic paddling skills directly on Lake Constance. You will learn how to handle the boat correctly. You will practise paddling in and out of the water, paddling forwards and backwards and everything that goes with safe paddling. A short tour across Lake Constance allows you to apply what you have learned.

Practical information:

• Social paddling is guided paddling in a group to develop your skills. Participants in the basic course receive a voucher for a social paddling session.

Lake Constance Canoe School, Philosophenweg 11, 9320 Arbon

The Buchhorn restaurant is located directly on site. It is part of a lido where you can swim or relax after your paddling course. It also offers inexpensive daily menus.

• brief material knowledge
• Tips on what to wear for paddling
• boat and paddle handling
• how to enter and exit the water correctly
• efficient forward paddling correct backward paddling
• changing direction and paddle strokes
• a short tour on the beautiful Lake Constance

• You can adjust the kayak to your size
• You get yourself and the boat safely into the water
• You can get in from the jetty and the beach
• You get an idea of paddling straight ahead
• You move safely in calm water
• You get information on how to proceed
• You have fun in and with the boat

• Swimsuit and towel
• T-shirt short or long (no cotton, if possible)
• shorts
• water shoes (if available)
• sun hat and cream
• Drinking bottle
• Personal medication
• Dry spare clothes