Basic kayaking courses
Jyväskylä
2026:
23.-24.5.
23.6. ja 25.6.
3.7.-4.7.
18.8. ja 20.8.
5.-6.9.
The course will be held over two days. You will get to learn kayaking skills in the beautiful scenery of Lake Päijänne. In this course, you will learn the necessary things about kayaking and safety issues for moving around on the water. After the course, you will receive the Meloja1 qualification.
Contents of the Meloja1 basic course:
Schedule: Approximately 5-6 hours/day
Course content:
Gathering on the beach
Date1:
-Demonstration
-Equipment presentation
-Factory presentation
-Review of paddling technique on dry land
-Packing a kayak
-Security issues
-Getting into the water and landing
-Paddling technique on water
-Forward paddling
-Making a raft
-More techniques: Stopping and paddling backwards, steering the kayak by tilting, arc strokes while stationary and moving, using a paddle rudder
-Practice techniques
Take a break at appropriate intervals during the day
Day 2:
-Let's start with a warm-up
-Let's review what we learned yesterday.
-Side kayaking
-Straight arm paddling
-Canoeing trip in the local waters
-Own lunch, e.g. on an island
-We arrive at the starting beach at the end of the day and do fall/rescue drills
During the days, we will talk about, among other things, different canoeing routes, rules on the water, canoeing in the dark, canoeing in the cold, continuing the canoeing hobby, everyone's rights, and upcoming courses.
The content of the days may change slightly depending on circumstances.
At the end of the course you will receive the Meloja1 qualification.
Welcome!
Time and place:
Several different two-day courses to choose from:
La-su 23.-24.5. klo 10-16
Ti 23.6. ja To 25.6. klo 16.30-21.30
Pe 3.7. klo 16.30-21.30 ja La 4.7. klo 10-16
Ti 18.8. ja To 20.8. klo 16.30-21.30
La-Su 5.-6.9. klo 10-16
All courses in Juurikkasaari.
We reserve the right to make changes to the program.
The course is led by a kayaking instructor, wilderness and nature guide trained by the Finnish Canoeing and Rowing Association. Anni Lemmetty tel. 0503686186
Feel free to ask, come paddle along!
Equipment:
Participants must have outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and kayaking, and waterproof spare clothing. We will send a more detailed equipment list to participants in the information letter.
Safety:
If weather conditions (wind speed over 8 m/s) do not allow for the safe execution of the kayaking course, we reserve the right to modify and, if necessary, shorten the program or change the course date. The kayaking instructor, trained by the Canoeing and Rowing Federation, has completed basic and advanced first aid courses, a tourism safety pass (MaTuPa), and a hygiene passport. Participants must be able to swim.
www.olenmeloja.fi/melonta/turvallisuus/
Price:
€155/person. Price includes kayak and paddling equipment, instruction, and Meloja1 card. Meals during the course are at your own expense.
If you have any questions about the course, please contact us by phone at 0503686186/Anni or by email at anni@anniliikuttaa.fi.
