19-21 June 2026 | Basic Sea kayaking Course on Sommarøy
19-21 June 2026 | Basic Sea kayaking Course on Sommarøy
This is a basic course in sea kayaking (NPF Grunnkurs) which will take place on 19-21 June on Sommarøy. We will meet at 17:00 at the Trulle boathouse on the Friday, camp on Sommarøy Friday to Sunday, and be back at the boathouse on Sunday by 20:00. You have to be a member of TSI and Trulle to participate in the course.
This course is slightly different from the standard course setup described on the Trulle website. Please only register after having been in contact about the course with Axel. We will send out an email to participants with additional information approximately one week ahead of the event.
BASIC COURSE IN SEA KAYAKING WITH TRULLE
WHERE This course will be held on Sommarøy. We meet at the Trulle boathouse on Tromsøya just south of the Airport. It is red and the most southern and biggest, driveway is marked with a large orange fishing buoy. Parking can be found across the road from Plantasjen (on the sea side) and then just walk south along the beach until you reach the last boathouse (Ca. 100 m) Kvaløyvegen 281 is pretty close to the correct address (see "ABOUT" page for map). The closest bus stop is Sjølund.
WHEN We will meet up on Friday at 17:00 and finish no later than 20:00 on Sunday.
WHAT Drysuits will be provided for all course participants. Let us know if you have your own drysuit. We will be doing a lot of swimming (rescuing) on all days and while the suits will keep you warm and happy, unfortunately they are not 100% dry. Bring extra clothes to change into and a warm jacket for breaks. The best thing to wear under the drysuit is wool underwear with thick wool socks. With the chilly temperatures bring a wool hat too! We will not be paddling far the first day so packing things in drybags is not necessary.
HOW The course fee includes kayak, drysuit, safety gear, and your new våttkort! Membership to TSI (1) and Trulle (2) is required for all participants and can be purchased through TSI (a link is found on our website under “membership” for both memberships). A key to the boathouse (100,-) can be purchased online in the Trulle store. Please arrange your memberships and order a key before your course so you can be ready to start using your kayaking skills as soon as you are done on Sunday.
OTHERWISE If you have any special requirements that may influence your experience such as medical conditions (ex. diabetes, Raynaud´s syndrom), previous injuries (ex. previously dislocated shoulder or recent concussion), or time constraints please let your course instructor know prior to the course start. If you feel sick, please stay home - we will find a spot for you in a next course.
FURTHERMORE With the membership, basic course with Trulle, and a key to the boathouse will give you unlimited free access to the 24 Trulle kayaks and option for drysuit rental for the semester / year you have membership for.
LASTLY For more information about what to expect from the basic course visit the Norwegian Paddling Foundation website. Please contact us at post@trulle.no if you have any questions or concerns.