BIG WAVE KAYAK and OUTDOOR

   Lesson/Program Descriptions:       

   Paddle Canada Skills Clinics  * Scroll down to find the 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)