Practical info

The courses are held by highly skilled instructors and training is based on our core philosophy, where good guidance provides a solid foundation for developing your skills to be the most self-reliant, free-spirited and talented paddler you can be.

Our courses are of 15 to 16 hours over 2 days. We start with 2.5 hours’ theory, in our classrooms at the “Arbeideren”, the community house in Kabelvåg. Then we drive to the Lofoten active base, for adapting equipment before getting on the water at Ørsvågvær Camping.

Day One

We meet at 0900 by Arbeideren at the market square in Kabelvåg. Entrance is on opposite as the Coop Extra shop. After the theory lesson, we drive to our base in Rødmyrveien 24, fitting dry suit and neoprene shoes & gloves, life jacket and spray skirt.

Do you have a size of smaller than 38 in shoes or Small jacket, or larger than 45 / XL; Please make us aware of this. We go in the water at Ørsvågvær Camping.

What you should bring for the two days:

★ Extra change of warm clothes (preferably wool) for upper and lower body and feet. A thin fleece will be nice early in the season and on windy days.

★ Food and drinks both days (preferably both cold and hot drinks). NB remember a cup for the tea/coffee!

★ A small drybag or bag to put stuff in on the trip on day two.

You should wear under drysuit:

Warm wool with long arms and legs, and warm socks. You get a little wet around the neck and sleeves, but is mostly hot and dry.

Seakayaking courses or guided tour?

Are you a group of friends of 4 persons or more, we can arrange a sea kayak courses or guided tour for you.

The Lofoten islands

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Coach providers

All our coaches are approved by the Norwegian paddling society as activity leaders, tour managers or tutors.

All our trainers have extensive experience.

Lofoten Aktiv have insurance that covers all courses and activities.