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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