Kayak rolling course with Edge & Brace

Learn to roll your kayak with Malte and Love from Edge & Brace

A reliable roll can make you feel more confident in your kayak. In this course, we work methodically with the movement, balance and the right muscle engagement. The course is taught together with Malte and Love from Edge & Brace, who love spending time upside down in a kayak.

We start on land and walk through the movement at a relaxed pace. Then we continue at the beach, where an instructor stands beside the kayak and helps you back up. A paddle float lets you feel how your hips, core and legs drive the movement, rather than trying to pull yourself up with your arms.

We begin with a half roll, where you lower yourself backwards into the water. This makes it easier to keep your bearings. Once the movement works without the float, and if you are ready, you can progress to a full roll and start face-first in the water.

One session or two?

You choose whether to book one session or both. One session is a good choice if you want an introduction to the movement and exercises you can continue practising. Book both for more time in the water, more feedback from the instructors and a better opportunity to continue from your current level. Each session can be booked on its own. They are not a compulsory part one and part two.

Prerequisites

You need to be able to swim and feel reasonably comfortable in a kayak. No previous rolling experience is required. If you have already spent some time paddling and practising rescues, you will be better prepared for the course.

What to bring

• Swimwear
• A towel and a change of clothes
• A nose clip and swimming goggles if you like

Good to know

You will spend a lot of time in the water and may get cold even on a warm summer day. Dress for the weather. The goal is to understand the movement and leave with a clear way to continue practising. We cannot guarantee that everyone will complete a full roll during a single session.