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Lesson/Program Descriptions:
Paddle Canada Skills Clinics
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lesson/program you are interested in.
Sea Kayaking "Try
it"
This two hour
lesson
will teach the basics of kayaking, including parts of a kayak,
gearing up to paddle and how to enter and exit a kayak. You will also
learn how to paddle forward, backward, as well as stopping and
turning. Wet exit technique will be demonstrated. Students are required to sign a paddle Canada Waiver prior to participating.
Max. 6 students to instructor ratio.
All
equipment supplied. Prerequisite: NA
Fee $60.00
Schedule
Sea Kayaking Rescues
1
This two hour lesson
will teach rescue skills so you can feel safe and confident
when lake or ocean kayaking. Learn the TX rescue, and paddle float
(self-rescue). Additional rescue techniques may be demonstrated and
practiced time permitting. You will practice wet exits so come
prepared to get wet. Many students like to wear swimming nose
plugs and goggles while practicing wet exits.
All
equipment supplied.
Prerequisite: NA - "Try it" course is recommended
Fee $60.00
Schedule
Sea Kayaking Rescues 2
This two hour lesson
will teach rescue skills so you can feel safe and confident
when lake or ocean kayaking. Learn the "PPP" rescue, scramble
(self-rescue). Towing systems will be discussed and simple towing
technique will be demonstrated. You will practice wet exits so come
prepared to get wet. Many students like to wear swimming nose
plugs and goggles while practicing wet exits.
All
equipment supplied.
Prerequisite: Rescues 1 or equivalent
Fee $60.00
Schedule
Sea Kayaking Paddling Skills
This two hour lesson
will teach stroke technique. Forward, reverse, draw, sweep,
and low brace stroke technique will be demonstrated and students will
be give time to practice with instructor providing feedback for stroke
improvement.
All
equipment supplied.
Prerequisite: NA - "Try it" course is recommended
Fee $60.00
Schedule
Sea Kayaking Brace Strokes and Rolling
Proficient
with wet exits and strokes? Want to learn the skills of rolling
a kayak? Learn high brace support strokes and other techniques to help
you roll. This is an introduction to rolling and depending on student
ability you may or may not learn to roll during your first lesson. Bring a pair of goggles
and some students like to wear nose plugs. Feel
free to bring your own kayak or we can supply one for you.
Bring
your own boat.
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor
Fee $60.00
Schedule
Sea Kayaking
Introduction Eight
hour Paddle Canada sea kayaking certification course.
(more information)
Sea Kayaking Level 1
Twelve hour Paddle Canada sea
kayaking certification course.(more information)
Sea Kayaking Level 2
Four day course including one
overnight. Paddle Canada sea kayaking course.
(more information)
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