Kosters Trädgårdar

KAYAK


Gliding right at the height of the waves is really something special! We see seabirds almost always, seals sometimes. The light, the sound, the healthy algae swaying around the islands. You get the feeling that you have actually experienced the Koster Sea!


TOURS

GUIDED NATIONAL PARK TOUR


Here you get both tips on paddle technology and the history of the archipelago. Fishing, geology, life below the surface. We adapt the tour completely to your ability and the weather…


Full time (usually 10-16)

Cost: 1500 SEK incl. kayak and all equipment. As well as a good lunch and coffee from Kosters Trädgårdar.

Number: 2-8 people.



PHOTOGRAPH THE COASTAL SEA FROM KAJAK


You bring a waterproof camera. I take you to places and situations and give you exercises that inspires your image creation! We end with a dinner in Kosters Trädgårdar and enjoy the pictures on the big screen.


Time: Full day and evening. (10-20)

Cost: 2000 SEK incl. kayak and all equipment. And dinner at KostersTrädgårdar.

Number: 2-8 people.

Course leader: Stefan von Bothmer (member of Strömstadsfotograferna).

COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAK


Booked by appointment.

Welcome to a wonderful mix of paddle technique, balance and rescue exercises. You can be a beginner or have some experience.


Time: half day (3 hours)

Cost: 800 SEK incl. kayak and all equipment.

Number: 2-8 people.

Course leader: Stefan von Bothmer (BCU coach & leader).



BASIC COURSE IN SEA KAYAK PADDLING - most booked 2021


During the day you will learn the basics, safety, rescues, seamanship and the right of public access. A course that complies with BCU (British Canoe Union) EPP (Euro Paddle Pass) and Norwegian NPF (Norwegian Paddle Association). Also in Sweden's finest paddle water! Detailed content can be found here.


Time: Full day (10-16)

Cost: 1500 SEK incl. kayak, all equipment, lunch and certificate.

Number: 2-8 people.

Course leader: Stefan von Bothmer (BCU coach & leader).

Kayaks: "Romany" from Nigel Dennis Kayaks from Wales.

RENT

RENT KAYAKS


Of course you can rent equipment if you are used to paddling, but keep in mind that the weather and wind can change behind the nearest cape… so for your safety we recommend one of the following tours. Then you also get knowledge about both the visible and the invisible, and stories that happened in these waters


RENT (full day, usually 10-16)

Cost: 500 SEK incl. kayak and all equipment as well as a brief introduction.

BOOKINGS AND QUESTIONS


Stefan von Bothmer

stefan@kosterkayaktours.se