Who wants to learn how to kayak from the best? You'll learn a lot, have some fun and get to paddle a little bit around town too.
Learn skills and increase your knowledge of the sport of kayaking with this Introduction to Recreational Kayaking class. This class is the first step in helping you become a solid kayaker by focusing on basic skills, knowledge and fundamentals.
This class is designed for paddlers who have an interest in learning the proper techniques when kayaking, have already purchased a recreational kayak (under 14 feet long, over 25″ wide with large cockpit opening and minimal flotation) or for those people who are certain that they will only want to paddle on small, inland lakes and slow-moving rivers. In 2 ½ hours we will cover the basic strokes needed to maneuver your kayak efficiently. Students will not be asked to perform a wet exit, and there are no rescue or re-entry skills taught in this class. This class can be taken as a very basic introduction to the sport.
Skills and Information covered in this class include:
• Introduction of equipment – kayaks, paddles and life jackets
• Safety considerations in using recreational kayaks
• Entering and exiting your kayak
• Forward stroke
• Reverse stroke
• Stopping your kayak
• Forward and reverse sweeps for turning
• Draw strokes to move a kayak sideways
• Lifting and carrying your kayak
• Bow and stern rudder strokes (if time permits)
All classes are similar in format. Gift certificates can be used towards classes, tours and rentals. All season pass members receive a free class, ask us to reserve.
##Dates:
Thursday, June 24 @ 5:30-8pm
Tuesday, July 8 @ 5:30-8pm
Saturday, July 12 @ 9:30-noon
Thursday, July 24 @ 5:30-8pm
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