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SEA KAYAK
INSTRUCTION
The earth is 3/4 water, don't limit yourself to 1/4 of the fun! We offer a variety of classes and clinics for beginners and veteran paddlers. Small class sizes with an expert instructor help you learn faster!
Our classes are designed to maximize your learning potential and minimize your time and money output. On average we offer the smallest class sizes around to make sure you get the most one-on-one instruction possible. Your kayaking questions get answered by professional instructors who take the time to listen to your needs.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Debit, personal checks and offer payment plans. Please call or email for our convenient dates and times.
Last Updated 5/30/09
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: This is a great way to learn skills quickly from excellent instructors. We offer instruction in Eskimo Rolling, Rescue Skills, Paddling Techniques, Surf Zone, Surfing, and much more. Private instruction includes all of the necessary equipment. one person $40/hr, two people $25/hr per person, three to four people $20/hr per person.
INTRO TO SEA KAYAKING Our extensive series of weekly classes (seven in all) cover a wide range of kayaking skills with a professional instructor (or two). You will be learning the basics including kayak design, equipment, dress, paddling techniques and safety techniques all in an informal and fun atmosphere. By the end of the series you should feel comfortable paddling on or local lakes, bays and other sheltered waters. We provide all the necessary equipment.
Next Class: Offered Spring, Summer and Fall Quarters through Peninsula College. Spring, Summer, and Fall '09 classes will be held 3 hours a day, once a week for 7 weeks. Call for more details or call Peninsula College to register at 452-9277.
INTERMEDIATE SEA KAYAKING is a follow-up class to the Intro to Sea Kayaking class & beyond. Review your kayaking skills and begin developing new ones as we practice and polish paddle strokes, learn the powerful applications of edging techniques, and delve into the process of decision-making and problem solving on the water. We'll also cover eskimo rolling, navigation, towing, tides and currents chart reading and more. This course is designed to enhance your paddling skills, in addition to developing the mental skills and judgement for safer kayaking. 16 hours total instruction Fee: $175 + $15 rental of kayak/gear and $5 rental of wetsuit/booties each class.
Next Class: Late June, 2009
Instructor: Deb Volturno (ACA Instructor Trainer Educator Advanced Open Water)
ESKIMO ROLLING - Learn how to roll faster in a controlled environment. We'll show you the correct techniques to learn the eskimo roll so you can stay in your kayak. Fee: Private, one-on-one instruction $40/hr., two people $25/hr each.
Available at your convenience. Call for an appointment.
Introduction to the Surf Zone - If you think you'll be landing and launching your kayak where there are waves, you will find this class useful. It is designed to develop your kayak handling skills where there is a surf zone to negotiate to land and launch your kayak. The class will focus on landing and launching techniques, bracing, reading the water/waves, and decision-making in the surf zone. It is also the starting point for those who are interested in eventually learning to kayak surf.
Next Class: TBA
Instructor: Deb Volturno (ACA Instructor Trainer Educator Advanced Open Water)
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