April – October 2025
Cost: 210 CHF
Take advantage of the long Ascension weekend (29 May - 1 June) and book the courses Intro to Sea Kayaking and Safety Course Base Skills together with the "Basic Course Greenland Standard Roll" in our FROM ZERO TO HERO special package for only 800 CHF!
Course content
Introduction to sea kayaking, paddles & equipment
How to get into the kayak correctly and how to handle the spray deck
Disembark from the bank or jetty
Emergency exit under water
Body and paddling posture
Body/boat contact points
Body rotation
Footwork
Paddling forward
Edge up the boat
Wide curves and holding course in crosswinds
Tight curves
Paddling backwards
Move sideways
Bracing (and capsizing)
Environment, weather and other water users
Right of way rules on the lake
Transport the boat safely and carefully to land
Load the boat onto the car roof/trailer and secure it safely
May 29 (Ascension Day):
Lake Murten, Salavaux Plage
We meet on the beach of the TCS campsite, just to the right (from land) next to the mouth of the Broye river. We recommend that participants who are staying for the safety course the following day or for the four-day package "From Zero to Hero" book a place on the campsite early. Experience has shown that the long Ascension weekend will be fully booked quickly.
Address:
Salavaux Plage
Chemin de la Plage 10
1585 Salavaux
July 5th:
Neuenburgersee, Chevroux
We meet at 9:30 in front of the small supermarket in the middle of the large parking lot of the Chevroux marina.
For overnight stays, we recommend reserving a spot at the neighboring campsite Camping de Chevroux early (it's the summer holidays and high season!) and setting up there on Friday evening if possible. If everything here is full, you can also buy an overnight ticket for a motorhome in the marina parking lot, provided there are free spaces. However, this is by no means cheaper and reservations are not possible.
Address:
Yachthafen
Port
1545 Chevroux
Bring along:
Swimwear and towel
Yoga mat or old, simple foam sleeping mat
Warm clothing for on land after paddling (depending on the weather)
Sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses (depending on the weather)
For cold water (April!): functional underwear (NOT made of cotton) including long underwear and a fleece top that fits as tightly as possible for the water.
Lunch and drinks (tea in a thermos in cold weather)
Writing utensils and pad
If you already have one: bring your own paddling clothing (life jacket, neoprene, paddling jacket, UV shirt, etc.). Otherwise, you can also borrow the equipment you need from us.
Cost: 210 CHF
Take advantage of the long Ascension weekend (29 May - 1 June) and book the courses Intro to Sea Kayaking and Safety Course Base Skills together with the "Basic Course Greenland Standard Roll" in our FROM ZERO TO HERO special package for only 800 CHF!
May 29 (Ascension Day):
Lake Murten, Salavaux Plage
We meet on the beach of the TCS campsite, just to the right (from land) next to the mouth of the Broye river. We recommend that participants who are staying for the safety course the following day or for the four-day package "From Zero to Hero" book a place on the campsite early. Experience has shown that the long Ascension weekend will be fully booked quickly.
Address:
Salavaux Plage
Chemin de la Plage 10
1585 Salavaux
July 5th:
Neuenburgersee, Chevroux
We meet at 9:30 in front of the small supermarket in the middle of the large parking lot of the Chevroux marina.
For overnight stays, we recommend reserving a spot at the neighboring campsite Camping de Chevroux early (it's the summer holidays and high season!) and setting up there on Friday evening if possible. If everything here is full, you can also buy an overnight ticket for a motorhome in the marina parking lot, provided there are free spaces. However, this is by no means cheaper and reservations are not possible.
Address:
Yachthafen
Port
1545 Chevroux
Bring along:
Swimwear and towel
Yoga mat or old, simple foam sleeping mat
Warm clothing for on land after paddling (depending on the weather)
Sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses (depending on the weather)
For cold water (April!): functional underwear (NOT made of cotton) including long underwear and a fleece top that fits as tightly as possible for the water.
Lunch and drinks (tea in a thermos in cold weather)
Writing utensils and pad
If you already have one: bring your own paddling clothing (life jacket, neoprene, paddling jacket, UV shirt, etc.). Otherwise, you can also borrow the equipment you need from us.
Cost: from 350 CHF