5-day sea kayaking course in the Calanques National Park in Marseille

Day 1

- Meeting at the youth hostel.
- Presentation of the course and its objectives.
- Preparation of the equipment.
- Departure by minibus for the day trip, carpooling if there are not enough seats in the minibus (8 seats).
- Choice of boarding site according to the weather and the level of each person.
- Introduction session, picnic and practice day.
- Return to the hostel to debrief.

J2

- Relaxed excursion in the "petites calanques".
- Mid-course debriefing.

J3

- Boarding in Cassis.
- Itinerary along the Calanques.
- Return to the hostel.

J4

- Boarding in Cassis.
- Itinerary Cap Canaille.
- Return to the hostel.
- Course on how to read a weather report with a marine chart.

J5

- Boarding at Callelongue.
- Map reading and choice of itinerary.
- Itinerary of the Riou Archipelago with moments of birds observation.
- Return to the hostel.
- Tidying up the equipment.
- Debriefing of the course: projects and validation of levels.

Accommodation and breakfast at Balaéna:
Optional, you can be hosted at the hosting partner who offers shared rooms of 4 people where usually the trainees meet. This centre is a 10 minute walk from the kayak base. You arrive the day before the course and breakfast is included.
Recommended formula, 5 nights and 5 breakfasts: Price 131 €. When you make your reservation for the kayak course, you will be contacted by the accommodation provider if you formalise your request for accommodation.

Evening meals at the kayak base: (except for the one on your arrival the day before, not included)
Also optional, Raskas Kayak organises a caterer at the kayak base, who provides us with superb meals.
Recommended formula: 4 evening meals: 64€ (to be booked in advance but to be paid on site)

Picnics:
On the first day of the course, you must bring your own lunch in order to save time on this day. On the following days, the instructors will organise a common box to prepare the day's picnics between students. (budget Max 6€/day)

Please contact the instructor after booking for more information.

Minimum weight: 45kg.

Maximum weight: 100kg.

Ability to swim and immerse.

Be in good health and practice sport regularly.

Itineraries may be subject to change, depending on the weather conditions, the level of the participants and the technical topics covered during the course.

Please do not bring any electronic equipment without personal waterproof protection.

If there are more than 8 participants, carpooling will be organised with participants who have a car.