Liquid Fusion Kayaking

Want to learn to kayak? This is the class that will get you on your way to more paddling fun in a kayak – sit-on-top, sea, whitewater, or surf kayaks.

If you are paddling a sit-on-top kayak, we will teach basic recovery and self-rescue for sit-on-tops in this class. For deck kayaks, we recommend that you take our Essential Rescue and Recovery Class with Essentials Skills and will offer a discount if you book them together.

Why: Learn skills to make your paddling easier and more fun.

This course is a prerequisite for most of our events and classes including surf kayaking, coastal exploration in a single sea kayak, and rock gardening.

Who: Anyone wanting to learn the basic posture, balance, and strokes in a kayak. No previous experience is necessary for this class.

What: A 3 hour class with on land and on water instruction and application.

Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:

Gear fit and function

Boat set-up

Effective use and control of the paddle

Basic Strokes

Low Brace and Recovery

Wet-exit

Self-rescue (sit-on-top)

Importance of tides, weather, and other marine hazards

Wildlife awareness

Understanding personal limitations and skill level

When: Second Saturdays, Check the calendar for dates or call to schedule a class.

How: Call to reserve your spot or schedule a private session. (707) 962-1623

How much:

$80/person for Essential Kayaking Skills (includes 3 hour class, kayak, paddle, spray skirt, wetsuit and lifejacket) $10 discount available if you use your own wetsuit.

$135/person (includes kayak and gear) for both Essential Kayaking Skills and Essential Rescue & Recovery  

Where: Fort Bragg’s Noyo River or other location by appointment

Gear:

Necessary:

*Kayak

*Paddle

*Life jacket

*Sprayskirt for decked boats or thigh straps for Sit on Top

*Wetsuit or drysuit for immersion in 52ish degree water

Footwear – wetsuit booties, lightweight tennis shoes, water shoes, sport/water sandals

Recommended:

Water

Light snack

Sunscreen

Hat w/visor

Retention strap for glasses/sunglasses

*Available for rental.