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Instruction Our classes are great for those who want to establish a solid foundation of skills, or build onto their existing skills. Each class includes a short journey that allows us to put everything we have learned during the day to good use. *All equipment and gear rental is included in the price of the class *Class sizes are limited to 4 people  |
| Beginner Teach & Trek
1 (a.k.a. Intro to Kayaking) 6-Hour Course($105)
This class focuses on basic skills to get you started kayaking. We will
explore how to move our kayaks forward, backward, sideways, and how to turn them.
Along the way we will talk about kayaks, clothing, and equipment as they relate
to how/where you will be kayaking. At the end of the day we will get wet with some
'wet exit' practice and simple rescue techniques.
Beginner Teach & Trek 2 6-Hour Course($105)
Building on what you learned in Teach
and Trek 1, this class explores more strokes, a bit of towing, and basic trip
planning. We will also experiment with different types of rescues and their practical applications. If you have been kayaking, but never had formal instruction, this is the class for you.
Intermediate Teach & Trek 1 6-Hour Course($105)
In this class we take a more in depth look at how to work with your kayak to make your paddling life as efficient as possible. We will take the different elements of kayaking, help you understand them, and put it all together so you can take you skill and confidence to the next level.
Intermediate Teach & Trek 2 6-Hour Course($105)
Do you want to be everyone's favorite kayaking partner? Does your group of kayaking friends get lost more than you would like, or spend a lot of paddling but not really going anywhere? This course is designed for those folks who want to be an assest, not a liability, on trips and during the trip planning process. We will look at 3 important factors of trip planning - tides, weather, and group dynamics.
This trip will involve a student planned and led tour.
Advanced Teach & Trek 6-Hour Course ($105)
In this course we move you and your skills out of the protected waters and into the open ocean. We will start off discussing equipment and concerns for open water trips. Then we turn our attention to negotiating in and out of the surf zone. Since we will already be wet we will look at rescues and towing in open water conditions.
Rough Water Teach & Trek
4-Hour Course ($85)
If you want to get down and dirty while staying in the water this is the class for you We will head out through a bit of surf then practice bracing and maneuvering in breaking waves. There will be plenty of opportunities to test out your rescue skills in rough water as well.
Teach / Trek / Surf (Beginner and Advanced) 6 Hours ($125) If you are new to kayaking and want to get your 'feet' wet, or an old salt with a taste for surf this is your class. We will start out on flat water so you can give our skills a tune up for the surf. Then we will look at wave anatomy, surf ettiquette, and safety concerns. After a bit of surf launching and landing practice it will be time to catch some waves. |
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