Introduction to Sea Kayaking

Price $320 / 6 hours

Introduction to Sea Kayaking

$320 / per person

For first time paddlers and those who have never had any formal instruction. The aim of this class is to give you a good introduction in the knowledge and skills essential for safe and enjoyable paddling. We will fit you to the most suitable single kayak in relation to your height and weight. You will learn about: kayak equipment and what to wear, manoeuvring your kayak (forward, reverse, side ways, turning and steering) support strokes, sculling, edging, a short afternoons paddle, “wet-exits” and recovery from a capsize.

While paddling we will discuss clothing, weather, strokes and stability, self- and assisted-rescues .

While scheduled classes are usually delivered in the warmer months (September-March), it can also be delivered year-round by Private Tuition (a full day) - usually mid-week (additional cost applies to Private Tuition as this is a one-on -one class/ only your group attends).

6 hours | 16+ Age | Course

Scheduled Course

Private Tuition - Full Day


Meeting location : The Kayak Shop and Training Centre - 37 Jetty Road Sandringham
Allow time for car-parking - unless you have a Bayside City Council parking permit, parking fee payable (CC/app) or park across Beach Road (Arthur Street area) and walk back

Start & Finish Times: 9.30am Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes prior to start time. Finishes approximately 4:30pm.

What to wear & bring: Be sun smart but also prepare in case of rain / cool weather. Please wear / bring:

  • Thermals / fleece

  • Board shorts

  • Footwear (can be old runners but not crocs or other footwear that can slip off)

  • Light rain jacket (summer and winter)

  • Spare thermals & raincoat are useful when off the water.

  • Cap or hat with brim

  • Sunglasses with retainer

  • Water bottle

  • Lunch, or money to buy from cafe next door

    During the course you will learn a lot about paddling clothing!

Included:

  • Sea Kayak (enclosed cockpit), paddle, pump & bailer

  • PFD (personal floatation device / life jacket)

  • Paddling jacket (if required)

Following the class, photographs will be available to download on our Sea Kayak Australia Facebook page.

 
 
 

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