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2024 COURSE DATES: 24th-25th August
BEGINNERS PACKRAFT COURSE 3300,nok
What you will learn
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Introduction to equipment, safety aspects, basic paddling techniques for flat and flowing water, rescue techniques and river scouting
Knowledge of the equipment:
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Correct air pressure (boat and seat), back support, foot support and knee straps.
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Types of spray skirts, paddles, life jackets, helmets, throwbags and their uses
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Other clothing: Wet suit, dry suit or woolen underwear and rain gear.
Paddling technique adapted to Packraft:
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Sitting position
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Propulsion ceiling: Use the "whole" body, paddle closely and vertically.
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Sweeping roof: Extends and rears.
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Paddling backwards: Important to master when traveling on a river, as well as a good warm-up.
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Lateral displacement
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Low supports: Stabilization technique that is kind to the shoulders.
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Edge the boat: Important in and out of currents and backwaters, in rollers etc.
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Traversing/crossing a river
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Changing direction in the river
Safety:
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Out of boat, technique to not get stuck.
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Entering the boat from the water: Primary rescue technique with pack power
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Camera rescue in the river: Important rescue technique when several people are paddling together
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Practical use of line: Towing and rescue.
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Swimming in river. Do not stand in the river! Floating position.
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Visualization of the river before own paddling
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Use of and requirements for safety equipment to be found in the group (two or more paddlers).
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Brief about packing Packraft and safety in the river (inside, up, up)
Theory: (blends into natural breaks)
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River lore with theory about the different formations encountered on the river.
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Signs and signals. How the group can communicate at a distance.
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Clothing, swimming in the river and Hypothermia.
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Shoulder awareness, paddle inside the box.
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The superman feeling, special for Packraft. What are you not good enough for?
Whats included:
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Packraft, paddle and all safety and immersion equipment and protection
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NPF Packraftgrunnkurs certification
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A qualified and experienced NPF instructor
What you will need:
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Your own thermals, wool socks, and shoes that can get wet
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Change of dry clothing and extra warm layers
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Lunch and snacks for both days
