Corso di kayak PAGAIA AZZURRA SK1-en
PAGAIA AZZURRA SK1 kayak course
The PAGAIA AZZURRA SK1 kayak course is thought for those who want to learn the basic techniques to maneuver a sea kayak in safety. Aim of the course is to acquire the basic skills and nowledge necessary to maneuver at sea in calm or smooth wind conditions (Beaufort Force 0-1) and calm or almost calm sea (Sea State 0-1).
 DESCRIPTION 
The course consists of a theoretical part, and a practical part in water. Both the course and the exam is held by the federal sea kayak instructor Marco Garbetta.
STARTING TIME: to be agreed
LOCATION: to be agreed
 REQUIREMENTS 
- course for beginners
- ability to swim
 COURSE 
In the course you learn the most important fundamentals of the technique that are:
INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES
- Lift and transport kayaks
- Launching and landing
- Forward stroke
- How to Turn, Stop and Paddle backwards
- Stern rudder
- Forward and backward sweep stroke
- T draw and scull draw
- Low brace
- Secure the kayak on a rack or on a trolley
SAFETY NAVIGATION CAPABILITIES
- Wet exit with swimming back to the coast in shallow water
- Technique for emptying kayaks
- Simple assisted rescue (lateral)
- Assisted rescue performed by another kayaker in deepwater (the candidate is required to actively participate in their rescue conducted by another kayaker).
 FINAL TEST 
After the course the student can support with the federal sea kayak instructor Marco Garbetta a theoretical and practical examination which, if passed, allows him to receive the Sea Kayak 1 certification, compliant with the European EPP standard (Euro Paddle Pass) and recognized in the countries members (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, England, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden) for the rental of equipment or to qualify for organized activities. The cost to be paid by the candidate for certification, for the card and for sending them to Italy is 20 euros.
 EPP 
The Pagaia Azzurra certification is recognized by the EPP (Euro Paddle Pass). The EPP allows:
- perform a certification according to a common and recognized standard in the EPP member countries (Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, England, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden);
- complete their training, in their own discipline, in any of the countries participating in the EPP;
- continue their training started abroad in Italy;
- rent canoes or kayaks in Italian and European centers that are increasingly rented exclusively for a recognized national certification;
- start a training program with a progressive growth, necessary to access the FICK Technician training program.
DURATION: 3 hours
REQUIREMENTS: nothing
NOTE: carried out at the same time as our tours
The course for beginners is born from the need to teach the fundamentals of sea kayaking to those who have never been in kayaks or to those who want to improve their skills to make them suitable for the typical distance of sea kayak tours. The course takes place at the same time as our tours.
DURATION: 3 half days
REQUIREMENTS: course for beginners
The Pagaia Azzurra courses are the official sea kayak courses of the Italian Canoe and Kayak Federation. The Sea Kayak 1 course represents the basis for those who want to learn how to safely operate a sea kayak.