Helgelandskysten, Norway Expedition

Experienced Sea Kayaking Cornwall guide & Exerienced Nordic Paddling guide with expert area knowledge for planning, safety and advice throughout the trip.

• Single-seater sea kayak (we primarily use durable, high-performance models suited for the conditions). Nordic Paddling will provide a fleet of Design Kayaks to use.

• Paddles, spray decks and buoyancy aids (PFDs).

• Transport from Mo I Rana campsite to the launch point.

Flights to Mo I Rana Airport (Helgelandskysten, Norway).

•Transport to the meeting point Mo I Rana Camping NAF.

•Camping or Hotel accommodation fee for the first and last nights (19th and 27th June).

•Dry suit

•Camping gear.

•Food and drinks.

•Personal travel insurance.

Nordic Paddling

Rasmus at Nordic Paddling is able to provide the following equipment at additional expense. If you plan on hiring any of this equipment, please let us know at least two months ahead of the planned start date.

• Tent
• Sleeping Bags
• Sleeping Mats
• Full Cook Set
• Wetsuit
• Cag + Dry trousers

Mo I Rana is served by several airlines, offering connections from across Europe. Once you book your flight, please send us the details so we can assist with planning your transfer and briefing.

We will meet at a central location in Mo I Rana (details provided upon booking) for a pre-expedition briefing on the 19th of June. During this session, we’ll discuss the route, check equipment and make final preparations for the trip. This is also an excellent opportunity to purchase any additional supplies needed before we set off early the following morning.

After 8 days of paddling, we will return to Mo I Rana on the 27th with the evening free to rest and celebrate a successful expedition. Departures will be on the 28th.

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• Travel insurance.
• Food. Prepare for 7 breakfasts – 8 lunches – 7 dinners
• Paddling kit – suitable for cold-water paddling. Water temperature is cold! We recommend to bring: poggies and/or gloves; large jacket or storm cag that will fit over your buoyancy aid to help you regulate temperature on the water; dry suits or paddling trousers with a dry top with a choice of either thin or thick thermals depending on the temperature. We do not recommend paddling in a wet suit. However, if you choose to, then bring extra clothing and ensure you have good coverage for your feet – Sealskin or similar gortex socks and thick paddling shoes. Please contact us if you are uncertain that you have the correct gear! 
• Safety kit. We carry adequate safety kit. However, we suggest you bring the safety kit that you would normally paddle with. A group can never have enough safety equipment on a trip!
• Sponge.
• Sun cream.
• Sunglasses and hat.
• Insect repellent, tick removers and midge spray.
• Camera.
• Headlamp/torch
• Personal medication and first aid kit.
• Reading material if the elements keep us off the water. 
• Suitable bags to carry your kit in up the beach (IKEA bag).
• Clothing. At least two changes of warm clothes, warm hats, gloves and suitable waterproof clothing.
• Suitable footwear and change of clothes for walking in wet conditions and changing into at the end of the day. 
• Phone and power banks. Hedgeland has cell phone reception in many but not all places. Ensure you have sufficient power banks.
• Money, as there is cafes and restaurants to visit. Not all will accept card payment.
• Fishing kit. There will be the opportunity to fish, so bring a hand line or fishing rod. Please note: This is not a guaranteed way of supplementing your food!