On a kayaking trip you need to take first of all:
- comfortable sports clothing, which dries quickly (preferably of synthetic material) 
- comfortable shoes, which holds well on our feet (flip-flops - no flip-flops!)
- Headgear (as protection against the sun)
- Water to drink
- provisions (candy bars, fruit, etc.)
- Sunscreen 
- Sunglasses
- mosquito repellent
- money in cash
- Waterproof case for phone and documents
- Waterproof bag for personal belongings
- cloak raincoat
- A set of dry clothes to change into if they get wet
- Garbage bag for additional protection of clothing
- Your own mini first aid kit
- bathing suit
 

Absolutely. If you are coming to our base for kayaking you can safely leave your car on the parking lot. If you are thinking about few days rafting down the Rega river, you can leave your car here and we will take you upstream to the start of your trip. We will also help you to get from Mrzezyno back to the place where you left your car.

Yes, we do. We have special child safety vests and life jackets according to the size of the child. Moreover, our kayaks Perception Vista have special children's extensions (seats), thanks to which 2 adults and a child can go in one kayak.

It is best to buy before rafting a special waterproof case for your phone. However, we have special airtight barrels (3,5 l and 10 l) in which you can safely store your phone and documents during your trip.

There are various kinds of waterproof bags and backpacks available in the market in kayak or sporting goods stores, which are the best way to protect your belongings during rafting. We also have such bags at the marina and they are available for our customers. 

For kayak is best to dress in a comfortable sports clothes made of synthetic materials, which drain water and dry quickly. Even if we get wet such clothing should not cool us down as much as, for example, cotton. The footwear should also be comfortable and tight to our leg to enable safe movement on wet stones or trees. Depending on the route you take, your clothing should be carefully chosen. If on the route you will be exposed to the sun for a long time it is necessary to have a headgear and use sunscreen. If you are going on a route with a large number of obstacles (fallen trees) it is worth taking clothes for a change in case of falling into the water, as well as an appropriate amount of provisions and water to drink. Regardless of the route, it is worth to have some additional equipment, which will protect us e.g. from rain. More information about what to take with you on a kayak you will find in the questions above.

As in every park and forest, the occurrence of ticks is possible, also near the canoeing route. That is why it is advisable to take a mosquito and tick repellent cream with you on your canoeing trip. When you return home it is a good idea to check your body thoroughly for ticks.

Water is an element and must be approached with respect. Nevertheless, each of our clients receives a safety vest which keeps a person on the water surface. Moreover, we try to choose a route so that it is safe and adequate to the kayaker's skills. The Rega river in the summer season on the Łagiewniki - Resko and Resko - Żerzyno routes has a low water level on almost its entire length allowing an adult person to cross the river. There are, however, places especially on the bends of the river where the so called deep pools are formed and there may be even up to 3 meters deep.

The most popular kayaking route on the Reda River is the one from Resko to Zerzyno (2.5 h.) or further to Plot (about 5-6 h.). 5-6 h. It is a pleasant and peaceful route, most often visited by families with children. The route from £egiewniki to Resko is the second most popular canoeing route on the Rega river. However, there are quite a lot of fallen trees in the riverbed, which in many places require paddling around or simply moving the canoe up or over the riverbank. This route is usually chosen by people who mastered the technique of steering (turning) the canoe and are prepared to get their shoes wet during the trip;-)

Depending on the number of days we want to raft and the level of difficulty of the route, we will help you to make the right choice. If it is a multi-day trip, the best place to start Rega rafting trip is either the bridge in Swidwin or the one near Półchlebia. However, before you decide to start your Rega rafting trip you should ask for our advice and get information about the current state of the river.

On our website in the description of the Rega river kayaking trail you will find a map with marked places of camping sites and wild places for short camping. https://szkolakajakowa.pl/en/kayaking-routes/kayaking-rega-river

As a matter of fact. At the canoeing marina in Resko we have a separate fireplace, a place with a grill over the fire, and we also have several barbecues of various sizes. In addition, you can order from us, among other things: barbecue feast, cauldron of fire, tasting world beers and oriental drinks, and many other catering options.

The Rega river is an interesting and very attractive river for kayakers. Because of its diverse character there are routes for families with children as well as for those who are looking for bigger challenges. The upper routes from Swidwin to Resko are definitely the routes for more experienced people who can steer a kayak and are not afraid to get their feet wet while crossing many obstacles on the trail. Below Resko the character of the river is more lazy and the river meanders among forests and meadows flowing through 2 lakes, occasionally you may come across fallen trees across the river.
What are nice kayaking routes near Szczecin?
Ina river is very pleasant and calm river that delights kayakers especially on the route Sowno - Lesko and Lesko - Goleniow. Ideal river for one or two days rafting. 
Płonia river - perfect river for people living in Szczecin area who want to feel the closeness of wild nature just few minutes away from the city. The most popular route is from Jezierzyce to Płonia camping site in Szczecin Dąbie. At the finish line of the rafting trip there are wats and places designated for bonfires. This place is managed by municipal forest in Szczecin. 
Drawa river - is the most popular river among canoeists in West Pomeranian. However, due to its unusual popularity it is very crowded especially at weekends within the Drawa National Park. Therefore, if you are looking for peace and quiet and you want to paddle this wonderful river, it is best to plan your trip in the middle of the week or bypass the Drawa National Park and choose routes which are equally interesting but less crowded with tourists. The most wild and recommended routes include Lubie Lake - Poligon (Wiry Lake) or Drawsko - Pomorskie - Lubie Lake or Rzepowo - Drawsko Pomorskie below DNP Stare Osieczno - Łokacz Wielki.

Kayaks are safe, however, you need to use common sense as in any sport. The kayaks that we rent come from the leading kayak manufacturers so they give our customers a guarantee of safety and comfort. Very popular among paddlers is kayak by Perception, model Vista, which except excellent comfort of regulated seat with neoprene padding gives paddler first of all sense of stability and safety during kayaking. Moreover, it is characterized by excellent nautical qualities, i.e. the way it flows, turns etc. and it is a perfect vessel for multi-day trips, in which we can pack a lot of luggage (300 kg. displacement).

Yes, there are hot water showers with a coin slot machine.

Proper paddling technique consists primarily of the proper position of the paddler (back straight, leaning slightly forward, legs resting on the footrests) and paddling alternately keeping to the principle that the lower hand pulls the paddle rod, and the upper pushes from each other so that we paddle using also the muscles of the back.
For details it is best to ask our staff during the kayak briefing.

You should paddle in the opposite direction to the direction of the flow on both sides alternately remembering that the current which we have behind us may also affect our direction of flow. We paddle from each other towards the bow of the kayak! Grabbing branches hanging over our head in order to stop the kayak is not a good idea, because it can end up with falling out of the kayak or even with capsizing.

There are several methods. In a two-person kayak we paddle from one side (forward, i.e. we push with an oar the water towards the kayak's stern) and from the other side analogically in the opposite direction (backward, i.e. we push the water with an oar towards the bow or hold a feather in the water on the current on stiffened hands). We can also use so called steering contours etc. It will be best to ask our staff about the details during the kayak briefing.

Depending on the route. The upper routes from Swidwin toerzyno are not very deep except for some so called "deep spots" (e.g. on turns, behind obstacles, etc.) Belowerzyno the Rega River is getting deeper and in some places closer to the mouth of the Baltic Sea it can be even a few meters deep.

If we obey safety rules it is not. However, if during the rafting we stand in the kayak or while coming to the obstacle we set the kayak with its side to the obstacle and we lean strongly in the direction of e.g. strong current such a capsize is possible. Detailed information on safety paddling techniques will bring our staff during the briefing.

Yes there are toilets, sinks with hot water, and showers.

The price of accommodation at the campsite in Resko is approx. 15-20zł/person.

The Rega river is an interesting and very attractive river for canoeists. Because of its diverse character there are routes for families with children as well as for those who look for bigger challenges. Upper routes from Swidwin to Resko are definitely routes for more experienced persons, who can steer a kayak and are not afraid to get their legs wet during crossing many obstacles on the route. Below Resko the character of the river is more lazy, and the river meanders among forests and meadows flowing through 2 lakes, occasionally you can come across fallen trees across the river.
What are nice kayaking routes near Szczecin?
Ina river is very pleasant and calm river that delights kayakers especially on the route Sowno - Lesko and Lesko - Goleniow. Ideal river for one or two days rafting.
Płonia river - perfect river for people living in Szczecin area who want to feel the closeness of wild nature just few minutes away from the city. The most popular route is from Jezierzyce to Płonia camping site in Szczecin Dąbie. At the finish line of the rafting trip there are wats and places designated for bonfires. This place is managed by municipal forest in Szczecin.
Drawa river - is the most popular river among canoeists in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. However, due to its unusual popularity it is very crowded especially at weekends within the Drawa National Park. Therefore, if you are looking for peace and quiet and want to paddle down this magnificent river, it is best to plan your trip in the middle of the week or bypass the Drawa National Park and choose routes that are equally interesting but less crowded with tourists. The most wild and recommended routes include Lake Lubi - Poligon (Jeż Wiry) or Drawsko - Pomorskie - Lake Lubi or Rzepowo - Drawsko Pomorskie below DPN Stare Osieczno - Łokacz wielki.

In Szczecin itself we have a lot of options for kayaking. We can go to the wilder channels of Międzyodrze or even visit Szczecin from the water side starting from Szczecin Venice at Kolumba street going in the direction of Wały Chrobrego to the Szczecin Shipyard. Moreover, we have a lot of canals connecting West Odra with Regalica like Parnica Canal, Duńczyca, Święta and many others which interweave wilderness and industrial infrastructure.

For kayaking trips along the Oder River we recommend traditional two-person kayaks, such as Visty. For longer expeditions along rivers or canals of Szczecin waters, and especially on Lake Dabie, we recommend our sea kayaks with a protective apron. This will allow us to safely travel very long distances.

Moreover, in close proximity to Szczecin, there are such rivers as:

Płonia - an excellent river for people living near Szczecin who want to feel the closeness of wild nature just a few minutes away from the city. The most popular route is from Jezierzyce to Płonia camping site in Szczecin Dąbie. At the finish line of the rafting trip there are wats and places designated for bonfires.

Ina is very pleasant and calm river which delights kayakers especially on the route Sowno - Łęsko and Łęsko - Goleniów. Ideal river for one or two days rafting. This place is managed by municipal forest in Szczecin.

We have special children's safety and life jackets according to the size of the child. Moreover, our kayaks Perception Vista have special children's extensions (seats) thanks to which 2 adults and a child can paddle in one kayak.

We have special extensions (children's seats designed by Perception and Kayakzone) which allow you to carry three people in one kayak (2 adults + 1 child, sometimes even 2 adults + 2 small children). These extras can be mounted either at the back or at the front seat of the kayak depending on individual preferences. Long, three-person kayaks, which appear on our market are not entirely suitable for the bodies of water on which we organize canoeing rallies because of poor steering and too large dimensions preventing comfort of paddling on winding routes on the river.

First of all you should not let such situation happen. However, if it already happens you should get out of the kayak (which we often do automatically) and holding on to the kayak swim with it to the nearest shore. If it is shallow, you can pour water in the place of capsize, and then get into it providing yourself additional support of the other kayak, shore, or obstacle. On the lake it is quite difficult to capsize the kayak if you sit in it, but if it has already happened kayak capsized has an airbag inside, so that the kayak floats on the water surface and you can swim with it to the nearest shore (preferably with the wind). In assistance of other kayaks you can even pour water from the overturned kayak resting it on the cockpit of the kayak supporting the rescue operation. The detailed technique of how to do it will be best explained by our staff during the briefing or you can sign up with us and take a special kayak course and experience it in practice.

The ability to swim in the water certainly increases our safety in a kayak. It should also be remembered that the life jackets and safety vests which we rent along with the kayak are certified and ensure that a person who cannot swim will stay afloat.

Of course, on the rafting route such a break is possible. You just have to choose such place, which will allow you to safely leave your kayak and take it up again. On most canoeing routes in our region there are plenty of such places where we can make a break or even a longer camping with a bonfire. About exact locations of camping and focal points for example on the Reda river ask our staff.

Kayaks which are in our company are very safe and stable. Keeping the basic safety rules nothing like that should happen to you.

Each person renting a kayak from us receives a safety vest according to their size. We also have special life jackets for children, which have special buoyancy collars to support the child's head above the water surface. Vest designs can be found on our website.

Kayaking without a vest (life jacket) does not increase our safety in case of capsize. On the contrary, even if we can swim in the water being warmed by the warm sun we can get a thermal shock during capsize and drown. It is important, no matter what skills we have, to always swim in such a vest. What if it rains during the rafting trip?

The age at which we take our children on a canoeing trip depends mainly on parents' skills and experience, as well as the character of the river and the route we want to go on. Parents come to us with children a few months old and they paddle together in a kayak mainly on the routes of calm rivers such as Resko-Żerzyno. Nevertheless, the majority of parents take their children on rafting trips from the age of about 5.

Alcohol and drugs are prohibited during the canoeing trip.

As much as possible. More and more people decide to come on a canoeing trip with their pet. It should be remembered, however, that not every pet will feel comfortable in such a kayak. Sometimes a dog will want to jump out of the kayak after a duck or a swan, which we will meet on the route, or it may want to jump after the kayak, which is flowing in front of us. Decision whether the beloved pet is suitable for such canoeing or not must be verified by the owner himself. Those who are not sure are welcome to our kayaking base, where you can borrow a kayak for a while and try to swim a few hundred meters to verify.