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Paddle session YELLOW at Bokenäset – Discover kayaking in the Bohuslän archipelago

Date: July 14
Time: 10:00 – approx. 17:00
Place: Bokenäset & Hjältön's surroundings
Price: 1495 SEK
(incl. certification, paddle pass yellow level, guided tour and instructor all day. Possibility of packed lunch and coffee from the hotel - please specify when booking.)
Number of participants: min. 3, max. 12 people

Register by emailing via bokning@bokenaset.com or call 0522-60 44 00

Welcome to a full day of enjoyable paddling, learning and nature experience in Bohuslän's beautiful archipelago! This event combines a guided kayak tour, swimming as well as training and certification for Paddle pass YELLOW – Level 1, according to the Swedish Canoe Association's standards.

No previous experience is required – just curiosity, joy and a willingness to learn!

During the day you will learn:
  • Kayaking basics: paddling technique, balance and maneuvering
  • Safety and peer rescue
  • Water skills & capsizing/self-rescue
  • Natural science & the right of access
  • Environmentally conscious and respectful paddling

We paddle together at a leisurely pace around Hjältön, stopping at a beautiful beach for lunch or coffee and enjoying the sea, the silence and the company. The trip is adapted to the weather and the level of the group. After the day you will receive The YELLOW paddle pass – your “driving license” for kayaking!

To bring:
  • Swimwear
  • Change of clothes & towel
  • Sun cap or hat
  • Water bottle/drink (preferably in a plastic bag or waterproof bag)
  • Paddle shoes or sandals (or barefoot is also fine)
    We can provide waterproof bags if needed.
Food & coffee

Please bring your own food and coffee in a waterproof bag – or pre-order one. lunch package from Bokenäset restaurant for 249 SEKThen pasta salad is served for lunch and a chocolate ball with coffee for coffee break.
Please indicate your choice when booking. Deadline for food registration Sunday, July 13 at 3:00 PM
(Food is picked up from the restaurant before the start)

The goal of the day:

That you will feel safe, inspired and eager to paddle more! You will take away knowledge, a certificate and hopefully a memory for life from a peaceful day on the water.

Important to know:

We reserve the right to cancel the event if there are fewer than three registered participants, in the event of adverse weather or other circumstances beyond our control. If the tour is cancelled, the full amount will be refunded, or rebooking to another date will be offered.

!! Also note sSame time for reporting food.

Book your spot today – learn to paddle in a safe environment and discover how fun paddling can be!
Do you have any questions about paddle boarding, equipment or booking? Get in touch – we're happy to help!