BASICS OF COASTAL KAYAKING
$100.00 PP
Minimum of 2 students required-Maximum Group Size of 5 students
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED THROUGH BILL & PAUL'S
Please call 616-458-1684 or e-mail
Our Basics of Coastal Kayaking class is designed for new or developing paddlers looking to take the sport away from shore or those who want to paddle for fitness as well as fun. If you paddle a decked kayak designed for open water, would like to paddle farther than 100 yards from shore safely, or want to negotiate wind or waves better, this would be the perfect choice of programs.
$100.00 PP
Minimum of 2 students required-Maximum Group Size of 5 students
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED THROUGH BILL & PAUL'S
Please call 616-458-1684 or e-mail
Our Basics of Coastal Kayaking class is designed for new or developing paddlers looking to take the sport away from shore or those who want to paddle for fitness as well as fun. If you paddle a decked kayak designed for open water, would like to paddle farther than 100 yards from shore safely, or want to negotiate wind or waves better, this would be the perfect choice of programs.
Pre-requisites: No prior kayaking or paddling experience required. Students must be comfortable in the water as tipping over and performing in-water recoveries are a big part of this class. Participants should be 14 years of age or older.
Time: The class runs 6-7 hours.
Location: Stoney Lakeside Park Lowell. MI
Content:
Part I On-Land Activities
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Course overview, paperwork, policies
3. Kayaking Environments in Michigan
4. Hypothermia, Cold Shock, Hyperthermia
5. Dressing for Success-Clothing for Kayaking
6. Accessories and Safety Equipment
7. The big 3-Kayaks, Paddles, and PFD's
8. Paddle set-up and use
9. Entering and Exiting the kayak
10.Boat Fit and Skirt use
Part II On-the-water Exercises
1. Wet exits by all participants
2. How to empty a swamped kayak
3. T-Rescue assisted Recovery practice
4. Paddle Float solo Recovery practice
5. Demonstration of Bow rescue assisted recovery
6. BREAK!
Part III Dry-Land Discussion
1. Review and assessment of first half of class
2. Weather
3. Basic Navigation
Part IV On-Water Exercises
1. Paddle Strokes for boat control-Forward, Reverse, Sweeps and Stopping
2. Leaning and Edging a kayak
3. Sweep strokes with lean
4. Hip Snap development
5. Bracing Practice
6. Putting it all together.
7. What's Next???
Class Dates and Times: (Each class is held over two evenings)
July 26 & 28: 5:45pm-9 pm
August 16&18: 5:45pm-9pm
Time: The class runs 6-7 hours.
Location: Stoney Lakeside Park Lowell. MI
Content:
Part I On-Land Activities
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Course overview, paperwork, policies
3. Kayaking Environments in Michigan
4. Hypothermia, Cold Shock, Hyperthermia
5. Dressing for Success-Clothing for Kayaking
6. Accessories and Safety Equipment
7. The big 3-Kayaks, Paddles, and PFD's
8. Paddle set-up and use
9. Entering and Exiting the kayak
10.Boat Fit and Skirt use
Part II On-the-water Exercises
1. Wet exits by all participants
2. How to empty a swamped kayak
3. T-Rescue assisted Recovery practice
4. Paddle Float solo Recovery practice
5. Demonstration of Bow rescue assisted recovery
6. BREAK!
Part III Dry-Land Discussion
1. Review and assessment of first half of class
2. Weather
3. Basic Navigation
Part IV On-Water Exercises
1. Paddle Strokes for boat control-Forward, Reverse, Sweeps and Stopping
2. Leaning and Edging a kayak
3. Sweep strokes with lean
4. Hip Snap development
5. Bracing Practice
6. Putting it all together.
7. What's Next???
Class Dates and Times: (Each class is held over two evenings)
July 26 & 28: 5:45pm-9 pm
August 16&18: 5:45pm-9pm
