Courses

An instructor guiding a kayak student along the shore

Paddling Academy organises basic and advanced training in sea kayaking in the Archipelago Sea National Park and elsewhere in the Archipelago Sea. Learn more about kayaking while enjoying the beautiful archipelago with a professional coach. We also organise courses in other parts of Southern Finland on request. We cooperate with the Finnish Canoeing and Rowing Federation and the Finnish Sea Kayaking Association and our courses meet their requirements.

Basic courses

A basic course in sea kayaking is a great way to safely learn about sea kayaking and start a new hobby. The course focuses on paddling techniques and paddling safety, giving you a good grounding in the basics of sea paddling and the skills to go out and practice independently.

Sea Kayaking basic training in the Archipelago Sea National Park

140 € / person

2 days (12 hours)

10.-11.7.

Private coaching and courses

High quality private lessons and kayaking courses for private groups.

A paddler learning some basic techniques on her kayak

Private coaching for sea kayaking

60 € / hour

1-5 hours

by agreement

Basic course in sea kayaking for private groups
(Meloja 1)

800 € / group of 6 people

10 hours (2 days)

by agreement

Gabriel pumps water from his kayak with a big smile on his face.

Safety course for sea kayaking

90 € / person

3 hours

by agreement

Camps

Educational kayak paddling camps in the Archipelago Sea National Park.

A group of people getting ready to go into the water with their kayaks.

Kayak camp in the Archipelago Sea National Park on the island of Nötö

140 € / person

4 days

Summer 2025

Further courses

Advanced training in sea kayaking for more experienced paddlers. Our advanced training offer will be opened for the period 2024-2025.

The Paddler's Path

Here you will find information about the paddler's path, the different stages of paddling training and links to self-study. This section will be opened for the 2024 season.

Testimonials

I recommend! Great island of Nötö and the kayaking guide.

Ulla Eerikäinen

Guided kayaking tour

What a great sunny weekend behind us! Kayak tour in calm weather, small waves and some bigger waves as well. Paddling in incredibly clear water. What a great start for a holiday! Thank you Paddling Academy and Moving Heart!

Katja Laine

Sea kayaking weekend tour

As an experienced paddler, I can say that it was a great trip and I got a precise introduction to techniques that were once familiar but less used (such as side paddling). Plus general flair, alertness and guidance into the mighty landscape - for which my thanks. 🙂

Sirpa Nieminen

Guided kayaking tour