Basic Strokes and Rescues

For beginning sea kayakers. We focus on helping the student learn to travel safely and efficiently
by sea kayak. The emphasis is on strokes used to propel your kayak in a smooth and efficient manner. Includes instruction on self rescue, assisted rescue techniques and stability strokes. This course will give you the confidence to be comfortable and relaxed in your boat while wearing a spray skirt. For sea kayaks and day-touring kayaks.

$110 includes all equipment; $90 with your own
9 am - 3:30 pm

Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement

Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement is a class to assist students at all levels in refining their strokes and maneuvers in a sea kayak. You will learn J-lean turns, low and high brace turns, bow rudder, stern rudder, side slips, and will refine bracing skills. For sea kayaks and day touring kayaks.

Requirements:

Basic Strokes and Rescue Class or equivalent instruction

$110 includes all equipment; $90 with your own

9am - 3:30pm

New! Rescues and Rolling Primer

Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement is a class to assist students at all levels in refining their strokes and maneuvers in a sea kayak. Review and strengthen your rescue techniques so they become second nature. Start the day with rescues: practice your paddle float self rescue, assisted re-entry/ bow and T-rescues, and learn alternatives such as the wet reentry and roll with a paddle float. Next we switch focus to bracing, leans and hip snap and other component skills in preparation for rolling and then practice rolling. For touring/ sea kayaks and day-touring kayaks.

Requirements:

Basic Strokes and Rescue Class or equivalent instruction

$110 includes all equipment; $90 with your own

9am - 3:30pm

Other Paddle School Programs

• Indoor Pool Classes
• Recreational Kayaking Classes
• Sea Kayaking Classes
• Local Paddles & Eco Tours
• Tours
• Kayak Fishing Lessons & Trips
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