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All courses are for 5
consecutive days and include:- six nights B&B at
Petrinela's Guesthouse, all
equipment, transport and a picnic lunch
on each day.
The all inclusive cost is 450 euro (twin share
accommodation) or 510 euro for a single room.
Four levels of instruction will
be offered:-
Rod Feldtmann will
run all courses. Rod is a BCU Level 4 sea kayak coach
with 9 years experience running sea kayaking trips on Milos and to
other parts of Greece.
Group size will be limited
to 5 persons to ensure personalized instruction. All
courses will be tailored to the wants and needs of each participant. |
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The winters in Milos
are characterized by
continental cold-fronts, that pass
every 7-10 days. This results in
windy and
sometimes wet weather for 3-5
days then mild and sunny weather for about the same.
For more about the Milos
weather, click
here.
Strong wind and waves
are usual in winter, our windiest months. Sheltered waters,
for the introductory courses can always be found on the lee
side of the island.
The sea
temperature is
never below 14 degrees Celsius and
considerably warmer in November and December. Often the sea
is warmer than the air - quite a special experience.
Cheap
flights are another
good reason to travel to Milos this winter, see more info
about
getting to Milos.
What to wear:
Bring whatever
cold weather paddling gear you have - a waterproof paddling
jacket is essential and a wetsuit is recommend for rolling
and rescue practice. If you do not have these, I have
some for loan, but let me know so I can ensure I have your
size.
Don't
expect a summer holiday, but if you want specialised
instruction in a spectacular location and relatively mild
temperatures, our winter courses could be for you. |
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Course
calendar |
Days
kayaking |
Nights
B&B |
Price
(euro) |
2010 dates |
2011 dates |
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Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
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Introduction to sea kayaking |
5 |
6 |
450/510 |
8-12 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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| Sea
kayaking fundamentals |
5 |
6 |
450/510 |
15-19 |
1-5 |
- |
- |
8-12 |
18-22 |
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Intermediate sea kayaking |
5 |
6 |
450/510 |
- |
6-10 |
- |
14-18 |
14-18 |
- |
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Advanced sea kayaking |
5 |
6 |
450/510 |
- |
11-15 |
- |
- |
1-5 |
- |
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NB: Other dates are possible,
by request |
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 Introduction to sea
kayaking (BCU/UKCC 2 star kayak skills) Aimed at
those with none, or little kayaking experience,
who are looking to learn the basics in a spectacular setting.
Each day we will explore a different stretch of the Milos coast and
along the way develop efficient forward paddling, manoeuvring
techniques and group awareness. There will be frequent stops in sheltered
bays to practice capsize and rescue techniques (and for a hot cup of
tea!).
As
your fitness and confidence improve we will look to some longer sea
journeys in moderate sea conditions.
See
course calendar for dates. |
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 2. Fundamentals of sea kayaking
(BCU/UKCC 3 star skills)
Weather you have paddled for a a few months
or a few years, this course is for those with some paddling experience who have not
yet had any specialized
instruction. We will cover all the basic strokes, then look how to
apply them in real situations.
We will cover the BCU/UKCC 3 star
syllabus and more
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 3. Intermediate sea kayaking
(BCU/UKCC 4 star skills)
A course for those with some sea kayaking
experience, who wish to develop their skills
by: moving onto rough water;
practicing surf launches and landings,
and short open crossings
in wind and waves. There will be lots of time to learn, or
improve, your roll in the crystal clear waters. We hope to cover most of
the BCU/UKCC 4 star award.
This is an excellent course for those considering one of our
island hopping expeditions, but lack the
skills and confidence in wind, waves and the open sea. See
course calendar for dates. |
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 Advanced
Sea kayaking (BCU/UKCC 5 star skills)
This course is for competent
sea kayakers, wishing to practice and improve paddling, rescue and
leadership skills
in advanced sea conditions. During the
week we will cover: advanced boat handling skills; rough
water rescues and rolling; surf zone techniques; rock hopping; navigation and group leadership.
A significant portion of
time will be spent in and near surf zones. We will cover most of the
personal skills and leadership elements of the BCU/UKCC 5 star award.
This course would suit
aspirant 5 star paddlers wanting to practice in a warm environment as
well as kayaking industry professionals wishing to polish their skills in the
off season.
Pre-requisites: A reliable roll and be comfortable paddling in moderate
sea conditions. See
course calendar for dates.
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