Essentials of Kayak Touring Course

Duration - 8 hours

Prerequisite - Kayak Quick Start, Intro to Kayaking or some kayaking experience.

Objective: The intent of the Essentials Course is to familiarize the student with strokes, rescues and environmental conditions that effect kayaking trips on still, protected water.

Overview: We will review and discuss the various stokes used to maneuver the kayak (forward, sweep, back, stop & draw stokes) as well as actually practice a number of rescues. In addition, this course will get into more detail about tides & currents, emergency equipment/procedures, "rules of the road" with other traffic, use of a VHF radio and other procedures. You will get wet in this course so plan accordingly! At the completion of this course, kayakers can paddle comfortably within swimming distance of shore in protected areas.

Cost $90

Equipment Required: Boat, Paddle and PFD are not included in the above cost, but can be supplied for an additional $25/person.

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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.