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Code # 1- -Three lighthouses paddle Available on request.
Scheduled:
12.06 - 15.06.11 Open. On location: Ekenäs

In short: We will visit three harsh outposts in the sea. The Bengtskär lighthouse, Segelskär "båk" and Jussarö lighthouse. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 4 star sea or comparable. Pre-booking and pre-payment
Detailed description: This tour is especially woulnerable to weather (wind and waves) conditions. The Bengtskär lighthouse is also reachable via a longer and slightly more protected route. You should however be prepared on not reaching all of the lighthouses and that the tour might be extended with a day or two. The two main goals are: To do a safe tour. To reach the lighthouses.
Planned meeting at: Hangö /Hanko
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap

Code # 2- -Reed safari from Raseborg castle to Ekenäs/Tammisaari Available on request.
Scheduled:
18.07 - 18.07.11 Open for booking, at least 5 participants.69 euro/person On location: Ekenäs

In short: This kayak tour starts along the river passing by the 14th century castle of Raseborg. We continue past lakelike bays and narrow lowland channels that are difficult to reach by any other wehicle. Minimum skills/target audience: Beginner. Pre-booking and pre-payment
Detailed description: Taxi transport to the medieval castle Raseborg. From there we will paddle about 18km in narrow passages amongst reeds, ducks and waterlilies. Halfway we will stop for a snack and then continue to the shores of Ekenäs.
Planned meeting at: Ekenäs Camping in front of the reception. Please be on time for the taxi departure.
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap

Code # 3- -Kayak activity in the Ingå/Inkoo archipelago
Scheduled: 68 euro/person On location: Inkoo

In short: Beginners as well as experienced paddlers may join this laidback morning or afternoon picknick tour into the Inkoo archipelago. Minimum skills/target audience: Beginner.
Detailed description: We will meet close to the Inkoo village and make an estimated 5 hour activity to the closer islands. The guide will introduce you to kayaking. The route is chosen so that beginners and a few children can party their parent in a tandem kayak. You will experience beautiful places and birdlife.
Planned meeting at: Ingå harbour, in front of Aquarius sporting.
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck
Recommended equipment to bring: Bring spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap

Code # 4- -Beginner paddling class (BCU 1 star level)69
Scheduled:
09.05 - 10.05.12 Open for booking., 69 euro/
23.05 - 24.05.12 Open for booking., 69 euro
01.06 - 01.06.12 Open for booking.69 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: Beginner paddling class where you will learn basic safety, balance and moving and handling the kayak both on water and land. The class follows British Canoe Union (BCU) recommendations. Minimum skills/target audience: Beginner.
Detailed description: We aim for beginners to be fairly confident with paddling a sea kayak, basic support using the paddle, going forwards, backwards, in a straight line and turning. Handling the kayak is also discussed during a midways lunchbreak. Tipping into the water and swimming ashore and correct emptying of the kayak is mandatory for the BCU 1 star test certificate. Content details are available on www.bcu.org.uk.Especially younger participants find the important tipping and rescue exersices extreamly fun. It releases tensions that all beginners experience.
Planned meeting at:
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Pogies Drysuit(February)
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap. Sandwiches for the lunchbreak

Code # 5- -Paddle course in Swedish
On location: Ekenäs


Code # 6- -Winter day kayaking tour Available on request.
Scheduled:
06.12 - 06.12.11 Open for booking., 69 euro/person - 300 euro per 6 persons
10.12 - 10.12.11 Open for booking., 69 euro/person - 300 euro per 6 persons
11.12 - 11.12.11 Open for booking., 69 euro/person - 300 euro per 6 persons
17.12 - 17.12.11 Open for booking., 69 euro/person - 300 euro per 6 persons
18.12 - 18.12.11 Open for booking.69 euro/person - 300 euro per 6 persons On location: Ekenäs

In short: An easy daytour in the (modern?) winter Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 1 star or comparable. Prebooking
Detailed description: The final direction and distance is decided on the day of the tour. It will depend on the ice situation, winds, temperatures, rain and the skills of the participants. Participants should have basic kayak and equipment handling skills. A well insulating layer of clothes (preferrably wool) and drysuit (immersion suit) is mandatory.
Planned meeting at: Gullö or Sommarö strand
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Pogies Drysuit(December - April)
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap.

Code # 7- -Beginner advancement course (2-star) optionally including your skills assessment
Scheduled:
02.06 - 02.06.12 Bookable.69 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: Five hours of British Canoe Union (BCU) 2-star training and examination. This is an beginner advancement level training for sheltered waters. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 1 star or comparable to be an active participant.
Detailed description: The skills in the introductory course are developed further. Open canoe handling is included. Skills are evaluated and the participant may receive a course diploma on request with evaluations of the different parts. The diploma can be shown when proof of course participation is asked for. The introductory 5 hour training class is recommended as a basis. Beginner level skills are improved and a few new paddling techinques introduced. Your control of the boat will improve with off balance and recovery exercises. This course includes one or more rescue exersizes on deep water. Content details are available on www.bcu.org.uk.
Planned meeting at:
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck
Recommended equipment to bring: Outdoors clothing sunglasses with a safetyleash, cap. Warm spareclothes, cap, windproof jacket and towel waterproofely packed. Electronics such as car keys, cameras, telephones should also be protected from possible submersions.

Code # 8- -Eskimo rolling class - in the sea and on rope (also Greenland style)
Scheduled:
13.06 - 13.06.12 Open., 57 euro
20.06 - 20.06.12 Open., 57 euro
11.07 - 11.07.12 Open., 57 euro
08.08 - 08.08.12 Open., 57 euro
02.08 - 02.08.11 Open., 57 euro
16.08 - 16.08.11 Open.57 euro On location: Gullö Vedaberget in the vicinity of Ekenäs

In short: Exercises and personal guidance for your first roll. This training makes you more comfortable with being in the water. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 2 star or comparable recommended. Prebooking
Detailed description: The aim of this class is make you a safer paddler. Low and high brace, self rescue, eskimorescue techiniques are exercised. We will teach body movement on land/on water for the roll and you will in the end most likely do a successfull roll on your own. Special focus is on rolling your kayak with less effort and more confidence. A successfull roll is needed for the BCU 3 star level test. From late September until mid May chilly water and exercise on open water adds to the psycological challenge that is important to manage in a real situation. For people size XS to M we can provide a greenland style kayak and paddle which gives you more options on rolling techniques.
Planned meeting at:

Code # 9- -"First" of Advent, Ekenäs/Tammisaari archipelago national park paddle
Scheduled:
29.11 - 29.11.10 Date passed.90 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: This tour is intended as a full day paddle tour and visit to a quiet National Park, possibly with fragments of early snow and ice. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 2 star or comparable.
Detailed description: The waters may have some sheer new ice in the bays. All participants will be well equipped against threats of cold, but also for enjoying the calmness of the archipelago this time of the year. Starting early is important to have time for lunch, talking and watching the scenery before early dawn.
Planned meeting at:

Code # 10- -Photo session - Paddle pictures from all seasons (canceled)
Scheduled:
27.11 - 27.11.10 Canceled., free
28.11 - 28.11.10 Canceled.free On location: Ekenäs

In short: Photoshow with pictures from paddle tours. The pictures are projected on canvas in an auditorium with seats for 20+ persons. A great opportunity to come and meet other fellow paddlers. Minimum skills/target audience: All inclusive.
Detailed description: You are free to attend this free photographic experience of roaming around in the archipelago. Jöns aschan has selected photos from autumn, winter and spring as well as summer. A selection of photos in size A4 are available for purchase. Something warm to drink is also available.
Planned meeting at: Naturum in Ekenäs/Tammisaari, Stallörsparken

Code # 11- -Christmas pudding workout
Scheduled:
26.12 - 26.12.10 Date passed.55 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: A tour to enjoy paddling and meeting fellow paddlers. Bring your sandwiches and something hot to drink! Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 3 star or comparable.
Detailed description: Have you eaten like a pig and stuffed yourself with chochlet - never mind, this way you will get over it. White X-mas on water is what we wish for. Smaller bays may be frozen and islands covered with snow. Temperatures may be eather way, under or below freezing and especially when the sun's gone down it will be cold - so we want to be back before...
Planned meeting at:

Code # 12- -Hanko Sea Kayak Gathering '11 (organiser: NIL Finland)
Scheduled:
17.08 - 19.08.12 Book a kayak from Paddlingsfabriken.56 euro/kayak/3days On location: Hanko

In short: Enjoy a weekend with other paddling enthusiasts. There is activities for the full day. Minimum skills/target audience: All inclusive.
Detailed description: In the very south in the Baltic and connected to mainland Finland is the city of Hanko. On this event you will join kayaking enthusiasts for various activities, learn, discuss, meet and kayak on many different levels. Paddlingsfabriken will not offer public sessions this year. You could always contact us directly with personal wishes and we will try to meet your request. Registration to the event can be done on www.nilfinland.fi starting with April 14th, 2011. So far the information is in Finnish and Swedish. If you choose to rent a kayak from us - book and pay here.
Planned meeting at: Hangö (Hanko), Tulludden south beach

Code # 13- -Target ice breakup150 euro/person
Scheduled: 150 euro/person150 euro/person On location: Ekenäs

In short: Experience paddling on the wedge of icy winter and warm summer. This is an overnight package. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 2 star or comparable. Prebooking
Detailed description: Ice breakup times are thrilling with its white ice blocks floating past and seabird gatherings. Warmth of the springsun and chilly northern winds gives sharp contrasts. Water is often still and clear. Moisty days dampen sounds to a magic quietness. We start from Gullö in the Ekenäs archipelago where slow currents consumes ice early. An experienced guide is with the group all the time. Bring outdoor dressing and dry clothes with you. Accommodation in the Cabin "Bränneriet"(fri â€" sa or sa â€" su), lunchsoup for Saturday and dinner for the evening of Friday resp. Saturday. (Watch the video, size 20 Megabytes on http://www.paddlingsfabriken.fi/march07.wmv)
Planned meeting at:
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Pogies Drysuit Insulating-layer
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap

Code # 14- -BsnsToMorrow180 euro/person
On location: Ekenäs

In short: All inclusive with paddle gear and provision for an overnight paddle tour. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 2 star or comparable.
Detailed description: You may arrive in your suit to say you do not need to bring anything to the shore where a fully equipped kayak, food and clothing will be waiting for you. You will be met both on departure and on return. This can be arranged for two people. Paddle to an island of your choice, cook your food sleep in a tent and return during the following day.
Planned meeting at:

Code # 15- -Hangö (Hanko) to Ekenäs through the outer archipelago, possibly one lighthouse
Scheduled:
03.08 - 05.08.10 Closed. On location: Ekenäs

In short: Meet the open sea and the protected archipelago. If the weather and skills are sufficient we might visit one lighthouse. Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 2 star or comparable.
Detailed description: The cape of Hangö/Hanko is virtually a 30 km sand extension of Salpausselkä. Salpausselkä was formed by inland-ice that melted away as recently as 12.000 years ago. The paddle will go adjacent to the sandbeaches amongst islets, rocks and islands. Scarce in the beginning and even more frequent towards the end of the activity. The route selection will also be depending on the winds.
Planned meeting at:

Code # 16- -Winter kayaking show & presentation /Ekenäs vinterspektakelfree
Scheduled:
26.02 - 26.02.12 Final., free
26.02 - 26.02.12 Final.free On location: Ekenäs

In short: Rolling in a kayak on icy cold water, and on rope. Minimum skills/target audience: All inclusive. none
Detailed description: We provide a paddle show starting at 12:30 and opportunity to try ropegymnastics (like rolling in a kayak). The show is subject to existing conditions but last winter we could show rolling, self-rescues and kayak exchanges on icy-cold water. Rope gymnastics has been used by Greenlanders to exercise their rolling skills on land. There are close to 80 different moves on rope performed and evaluated in special kayak skills competitions. At 13:30 we will hold an intro presentation on kayaking at Naturum on the otherside of the street.
Planned meeting at: Stallörsparken, siminrättningen

Code # 17- -BCU 3-star Sea and 4-star Training
On location: Isle of Man

In short: BCU 3-star Sea and 4-star Training Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 3 star or comparable. Advance booking. Details of the training may change.
Detailed description: A training event for experienced kayakers who have BCU 3-star or comparable shown skills. More details on the requirements are available on the BCU website (ref.Coaching). Training is done in English.
Planned meeting at: Isle of Man
Equipment and services included: Paddle Kayak PFD Spraydeck

Code # 18- -Ekenäs to Hanko paddle/skating
On location: Ekenäs

In short: Paddle tour in the winter, optionally skating or both Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 4 star sea or comparable. On invitation
Detailed description: Paddler Jöns Aschan is preparing to make an exceptional tour from the Gullö island in the archipelago of Ekenäs (fin Tammisaari) to Hanko (swe Hangö). Normally this time of the year the archipelago waters would be covered with ice, and skateable. If the plans hold he would arrive in Hanko on the Itälahti beach in from of the monument at Merikatu street. He will then get together at the Hotel Vila Maija "open doors day" where a number of local services will be presented to companies and private visitors. If the waters are open all the way then the tour of 30 kilometers might take around 4 hours. However, headwinds would might double the time and tailwind shorten the travel time with an hour. If the water freezes partially then the tour distance may become much longer with turns to more open water. Packed broken ice would make passage very difficult. For the time beeing we do not have any predictions on wind and temperature so the exact time for when to start is held open. At latest the start time is at 9 thursday morning, but it is as likely that we start early the previous day. The selected equipment for the trip is important. It must not risk to get broken by ice. In addition to the isolating layers under the drysuit also a numer of other equipment and food is needed. Listing a few: Sparepaddle, outdoor stowe, 1l water/10km, hot soup, icepicks, spare clothes, watertight bag with cellular phone, camera, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, tent, GPS and some other necessities. The equipment and the food will have a weight of 10 - 20 kg. A journalist with paddle experience is offered to participate in the tour. We keep related information available on www.paddlingsfabriken.fi Information about Hotel Villa Maijan is available on www.villamaija.fi
Planned meeting at: Gullö, Ekenäs
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Pogies Drysuit Guide

Code # 19- -Private group
Scheduled:
04.06 - 07.06.10 Closed.- On location: Ekenäs

In short: Private group Minimum skills/target audience: Beginner. Fully booked
Detailed description: Private group.
Planned meeting at: Gullö Vedaberget
Equipment and services included: Paddle Kayak PFD Spraydeck Mela Kajakki Pelastusliivit Aukkopeite

Code # 20- -Guided paddle in the National park, cottage accommodation and sauna Available on request.
Scheduled:
03.06 - 05.10.11 Date passed., 140 euro/night/person
10.06 - 12.06.11 Date passed., 140 euro/night/person
17.06 - 19.06.11 Date passed., 119 euro/night/person (with 4-6 booked)
24.06 - 26.06.11 Date passed., 119 euro/night/person (with 4-6 booked)
01.07 - 03.07.11 Date passed., 119 euro/night/person (with 4-6 booked)
08.07 - 10.07.11 Date passed., 119 euro/night/person (with 4-6 booked)
22.07 - 24.07.11 Date passed., 119 euro/night/person
29.07 - 31.07.11 Date passed.119 euro/night/person On location: Ekenäs

In short: Three easy paddle days in the Archipelago Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 1 star or comparable. Prebooking
Detailed description: The final direction and distance is flexible on this guided tour. We will have accommodation in a simple cottage or cottages, with possibilities for sauna. The first day paddle is approximately 12 kilometers and ends in the middle of the Ekenäs Archipelago National Park. The next day is a return paddle of 12 kilometers. We may have time left for some skills development (teaching) for those interested. Meals are included, and is done as teamwork based on prepurchased ingredients and spices from the nature. You may rent a drysuit for a discounted price for participating in some wet exercises.
Planned meeting at: Gullö, Vedaberget
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Map
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap, electronics with waterproof packing, glasses secured with a string.

Code # 21- -One-on-one pool rolling sessions
On location: Karis

In short: 30 minute personally guided pool sessions Minimum skills/target audience: Basic paddling skills. Prebooking
Detailed description: Participants will get 30 minutes of personal pool training given by Jöns Aschan. There will also be some extra space and time in the pool for you to do some more rolling on you own. You would have an estimated total pool time of 60 minutes. The teaching focuses on becoming comfortable staying in the kayak and on body, kayak and paddle movement to get back into an upright position. A person with basic paddling skills is likely to get at least one safe method of rolling back up. If you already master one way of roll we will add some new alternative methods.
Planned meeting at: Raseborg-opisto (http://www.raseborgopisto.fi)

Code # 22- -Guided paddle to the National park with a cottage overnight stay Available on request.
Scheduled:
24.07 - 25.07.10 Date passed., 220 euro
30.07 - 31.07.10 Date passed.220 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: Two fairly easy paddle days in the Archipelago Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 1 star or comparable. Prebooking
Detailed description: The final direction and distance is flexible on this guided tour as long as we reach the cottage. Sauna on arrival. The first day paddle is approximately 12 kilometers and ends in the middle of the Ekenäs Archipelago National Park. The next day is approximately 15 kilometers back using a different route. For the eager and who has energy left we can have a skills development (teaching) session for those interested in the evening. Meals are included, and is done as teamwork based on prepurchased ingredients and spices from the nature. You may rent a drysuit for a discounted price for participating in some wet exercises.
Planned meeting at: Gullö, Vedaberget
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Map
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap, electronics with waterproof packing, glasses secured with a string.

Code # 23- -Guided paddle to the archipelago Available on request.
Scheduled:
22.07 - 22.07.10 Date passed.57 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: One fairly easy paddle day in the archipelago with time and options for advanced exercises Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 1 star or comparable. Prebooking
Detailed description: The final direction and distance is flexible on this guided tour. The paddled distance is between 10 and 16 kilometers. During the tour you may on request have an opportunity to try some advanced exercises like rolling, emptying the kayak while in the water, or partner and single rescues and re-entries. We will have plenty of time reserved for paddling and for enjoying stays on land.
Planned meeting at: Gullö, Vedaberget
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Map
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap, electronics with waterproof packing, glasses secured with a string.

Code # 24- -Evening paddle Available on request.
Scheduled:
26.10 - 29.10.10 Date passed., 30 euro
09.11 - 12.11.10 Date passed.30 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: Fairly easy eveningpaddle in the archipelago with time and options for advanced exercises Minimum skills/target audience: BCU 1 star or comparable. Prebooking
Detailed description: The final direction and distance is flexible on this guided tour. The paddled distance is between 5 and 16 kilometers. During the tour you may on request have an opportunity to try some advanced exercises like rolling, emptying the kayak while in the water, or partner and single rescues and re-entries.
Planned meeting at: Gullö, Vedaberget
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Map
Recommended equipment to bring: spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap, electronics with waterproof packing, glasses secured with a string.

Code # 30- -Beginners three days kayaking- and safetytraining (NIL) Available on request.
Scheduled:
05.08 - 07.08.11 Date passed.301 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: We teach you basic forwards paddling. balancing, control, navigation and safety skills for overnight tours. Minimum skills/target audience: Good physical health. Prebooking
Detailed description: This training targets to teach you the skills required for the Nordic Sea Kayaker Instructors basic safety exam. It includes launching and landing the kayak, forwards paddling, steering, bracing and edging, towing, forming a raft, tipping over, partner rescue, selfrescue, navigation and seamanship. We also discuss functions of relevant equipment, the kayak and its hull shapes, effects of the wind and waves, basic first aid in paddling and protected areas. Additional information is available on: http://www.nilfinland.fi
Planned meeting at: Stallörsparken, Ekenäs
Equipment and services included: Kayak Paddle PFD Spraydeck Map
Recommended equipment to bring: We recommend a drysuit and insulating clothes. Bring spare clothes (including long sleeved and windproof jacket), sunglasses, cap, electronics with waterproof packing, glasses secured with a string.

Code # 31- -One-on-one rolling sessions
Scheduled:
01.07 - 03.07.10 Date passed.40 euro On location: Ekenäs

In short: 60 minute personally guided pool sessions Minimum skills/target audience: Basic paddling skills. Prebooking
Detailed description: Participants will get 60 minutes of personal training given by Jöns Aschan. With some extra time for you to do some more rolling on you own under supervision. The teaching focuses on you becoming comfortable staying in the kayak and on body, kayak and paddle movement to get back into an upright position. A person with basic paddling skills is likely to get at least one safe method of rolling back up. If you already master one way of roll we will experiment on new alternative methods. On our premises you will also be able to do exercises on rolling on a rope.
Planned meeting at: Gullö

Code # 32- -Grytskärsträffen - springtime gathering
Scheduled:
14.04 - 15.04.12 Bookable.€30 (extra lunch €15, Dinner €25, B&B €30) On location: Ekenäs

In short: Springtime kayak gathering in the awakening archipelago. Extra lunch € 15, dinner lö € 25, B&B € 30. Minimum skills/target audience: Good paddling skills. Prebooking and payment at latest the 5th of april
Detailed description: Nothing could be more wonderful than a spingtime kayaking adventure together with other skilled kayakers. Be an early morning bird and take your time preparing at the shore for the paddle tour into the archipelago in the company of experienced instructors. You will meet returning seabirds, hear the calling of common ejderduck and on arrival to Grytskär be served a nice Archipelago inspired lunch on saturday or sunday. We will paddle in tight and relaxed groups giving way to the bird flocks so not to disturb their mating business, and ensure we all have a good time. Maybe beeing even met by a curious seal. You may choose to stay overnight in a tent on one of the nearby camping islands, or choose to book an additional sauna, dinner, bed, breakfast and perhaps next days lunch. There will of course be plenty of time to experience the busy awakening of the archipelago national park.
Planned meeting at: Sommarö Strand or Tvärminne by

Code # 33- -Kayak games and archipelago tour
Scheduled:
02.06 - 03.06.12 Open for booking.adults 140€, child 70€ On location: Ekenäs

In short: Gaming and kayak handling on a tour in the wonderful archielago. Minimum skills/target audience: Good paddling skills. Prebooking
Detailed description: The intension is for youth 12 years and up to have fun and play with a kayak, and at the same time experience the ease with which you can move on water by kayak. There is still space for 2 participants to come and play. Food and paddling euipment is included.
Planned meeting at: Sommarö Strand

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