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Essential Kayak Skills II

Tue, 03/10/2009 - 16:14 — jeff

Take your essential skills to the next level. In this course we will refine the basic maneuvering strokes and teach the advanced strokes that you need to paddle open waters.

Sea kayaking class in the Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg on the Mendocino Coast of California.

Why: Go beyond the basics to the finesse strokes that will make your maneuvering more precise and effective in currents and moving water.

This course is a prerequisite for enthusiast and performance level sea kayaking classes including Rock Gardening, Tour de Mendo, and Into the Sea.

Who: Paddlers with a good working knowledge of the basic skills taught in Essential Skills I and want to move to the next level of maneuvering strokes in preparation for paddling in open waters and currents.
Prerequisites: Essential Kayaking Skills I, Essential Rescue and Recovery I, minimum 10 hours of paddling, and ability to execute Level I strokes on flatwater.

What: A 3 hour class with on land and on water instruction and application.
Paddlers will learn and apply concepts and skills involved in:
Maneuvering Stokes
Review of Level 1 Strokes with applications
Stern Rudder
Draw on the Move
Reverse Paddling with Control
Introduction to towing.
Tides, currents, and route planning

When: Check the calendar for dates.

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

How much: 

$55/person using their own kayak and gear.

$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.

$100/person w/own gear for both Essential Kayaking Skills and Essential Rescue and Recovery II

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

Where: Fort Bragg’s Noyo Harbor 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

*Included with the class.  A discounted price is available for using your own gear.