Hightide Kayak School Coaching 12 Scaled
Level 1
Bönigen

Sea Kayak 1: Solid Foundations

Dates

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Duration

2 days
9:15am – 4:15pm

Price

CHF 380

Ratio

1:6

Coach

Dave
Jolien

Course dates

  • May 9, 2026 - May 10, 2026
  • May 23, 2026 - May 24, 2026
  • June 6, 2026 - June 7, 2026
  • June 20, 2026 - June 21, 2026
  • July 4, 2026 - July 5, 2026
  • July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026
  • August 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026
  • August 22, 2026 - August 23, 2026
  • September 5, 2026 - September 6, 2026
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Course description

This introductory 2 day course intends to introduce you to the sport, improve your confidence on the water and develop your paddling skills so that you leave with a firm grounding in the essential techniques of sea kayak paddling.

Amongst other things, we will look at efficient forward paddling, different methods for getting in and out of the boat, edging and turning strokes. The two consecutive days also gives us the time to focus on your individual needs and whether you join the course with more experience, you’ll still get lots out of the course and a solid grounding in...

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

At Hightide, we believe in coaching the individual. Our courses start from where you are and guide you toward your...

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