Seekajak Theorie Plannungkurse Charts 1400x800 1
Level 1
Bönigen

Planning 1: Weather, Waves & Navigation

Date

On request

Duration

1 day - 9:15am - 4:15pm

Price

CHF 190

Ratio

1:8

Coach

Dave
Jolien

Course dates

On Request
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Course description

As part of the British Canoeing certificate in coastal navigation and tidal planning, this theory course aims to support you with your planning for trips on the lake and sea. Topics include finding and interpreting weather forecasts and applying them to the marine environment, looking at swell and surf forecasting and the effects on them from the wind. The second part of the course looks at building your map for the day and then hands on navigation with the use of maps and a compass, making bearings, and working out your position.

Prerequisites

An interest in learning the theory behind our...

Directions to Bönigen

Am Quai 1, 3806, Bönigen, Bern, CH

- Walk from the railway station “Interlaken Ost” to the ships
- Turn right, follow the lakeside path
- Walk past the campsite and cross the Lütschine river
- Pass Jetboat and BLS ship dock. You will find us around the corner by the Hotel Oberländerhof.

Meet The Team

Dave Storey Staff Seekajak 1400x800 1

Dave Storey

Managing Director Operations |
Head Coach
Jolien Gekiere Staff Seekajak 1400x800 1

Jolien Gekiere

Guide & Coach |
Advanced Sea Kayak Leader |
J&S Touring & Whitewater Leader

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Coaching Philosophy

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