Coastal Kayaking - Basic Strokes & Rescues Course
(Sea Kayak Required w/ bulkheads or flotation)

Duration - 8 hours

Prerequisite - Intro to Kayaking, Essentials of Kayak Touring or equivalent experience.

Objective: The intent of the Coastal Kayaking Course is to learn how to travel safely and efficiently in a sea kayak (bulkheads or flotation).

Overview: We will review and discuss how to get in and out of your kayak both in and out of the water. We will review the basic strokes and do some refinement of them. Wet exits, rescues, tides & currents, emergency procedures will all be discussed and practiced. We will introduce charts and compass use as well as basic navigation.

Cost $90

Equipment Required: Sea Kayak (w/ bulkheads or flotation), Skirt, Paddle, paddle float, bilge pump and PFD are required, but not included in the above cost but can be supplied for an additional cost of $40.

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ACA description of this course

Individual instruction is enthusiastically offered at $40/hr - actually one of the best ways to ramp up you skills. Contact us for more information and to discuss how we can help you meet your objectives.