The Basics Sea Kayaking Instructional Week

Learn to sea kayak with Jeff Laxier on the beautiful Mendocino Coast of Northern California

Why: Learn to kayak in one of the most beautiful places in North America.

Who: This week is for a new or beginner paddler who wants basic instruction in sea kayaking with time to dabble in other Mendocino Coast Fun (including jumping on some of LFK's tours).

What: This instructional week is comprised of 3-4 hours of instruction per day of the basic sea kayaking skills. At the completion of the week, paddlers will have the had instruction in the basic skills to necessary to paddle a single sea kayak on a coastal tour.

Day1: Essential Kayak Skills I

Day2: Essential Rescue and Recovery I

Day3: Precision Paddling with video analysis

          Eskimo Roll (optional)

Day4: Fundamentals of Paddling in Moving Water

Day5:  1/2 day Coastal Tour

When:  June 28-July 2, 2010

Other weeks can be scheduled if you have a group of 3 or more.

How: Pick your dates and call us to register (707) 962-1623

How much: $355 for the week includes classes, kayak, and gear

$455 includes Eskimo Roll Instruction

Where: Mendocino Coast

Gear:

Necessary:

*Kayak

*Paddle

*Life Jacket

*Helmet

*Spray Skirt or thigh straps for sit on top

*Wetsuit or dry suit (for immersion in 52'F water)

*Footwear (wetsuit booties, lightweight tennis shoes, water shoes)

 

* Included with the class.