Sea Kayak 3: Fine-Tuning
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Fine-Tuning Your Sea Kayak Skills
Course description
Our Fine-Tuning course is for experienced sea or lake paddlers who want to paddle with more precision, efficiency and control. Using the calmer environment of Lake Brienz and its nearby rivers, we slow things down so you can really focus on technique that will transfer directly to more dynamic sea or river conditions.
With a maximum group size of 4, the day is tailored around your goals. We’ll fine-tune:
- Forward paddling efficiency
- Blending and linking strokes smoothly
- Effective use of rotation and an active core
- Confident edging and boat control
You’ll also work on becoming more aware of your own paddling, learning how to analyse, experiment and coach yourself so that you keep improving long after the course. It is a course you can return to whenever you feel ready for the next step in your development.
Based in Bönigen, we can choose from several venues such as the stunning Lake Brienz, the Lütschine delta and the slow-moving Aare, allowing us to match the day to the conditions and find fresh challenges.
Prerequisites
You are an advanced paddler who has already taken previous courses and feels confident on flat water. You enjoy being challenged, want detailed feedback and are looking for new input to keep progressing towards more demanding sea or river trips.
Directions to Bönigen
Meet The Team
Jolien Gekiere
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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 personal paddling goals.
For some, this means building confidence to paddle and enjoy nature. For others, it’s about improving efficiency for expeditions or long-distance paddling. It could also involve developing the skills to venture onto the sea or mastering techniques for rivers, rock gardens, and surf.
Whatever your aim, our extensive experience on the ocean and deep understanding of sea kayaking will help you move forward. All our coaches come from a sea kayaking background, hold professional qualifications, and are passionate not just about paddling but also about coaching. We’ve spent years refining what truly makes a difference in the sport and are committed to delivering it in the most effective way—by making you feel the learning.
When you join a Hightide course, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to keep improving and a structured way to retain what you've learned. We see our role as creating the right conditions for learning, so your progress continues long after the course ends.