Kayak Surfing

Puts a smile on your face.

Kayak surfing on a waveski on the Mendocino Coast of California.

The interest in playing with the waves started in kayaks a long time ago and is making a strong comeback in the ever-popular kayak world. Today surf kayaking is a sought out discipline of kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts. We want you to learn to slide along these waves safely with good etiquette and a whole lot of fun.

Kayaks used will be waveskis, high performance surf kayaks, whitewater kayaks, and sit-on-tops.

"Jeff is an incredible kayak instructor. He is outstanding for all levels and all types of kayaking. If you are at all interested in this sport, I highly recommend Jeff." -Larry Bock

"This was the best kayak surf session I have ever had!" -Jack Brislesy

Why: It’s FUN!!! Exhilarating and Invigorating!!!Surf kayak in Mendocino and Fort Bragg.

Who: Anyone wanting to play in the surf and catch waves on a kayak including whitewater river kayakers looking to transition to kayaking in the ocean. Classes and coaching are for beginners through advanced paddlers.

Prerequisites: Essential Kayaking Skills 1 or approval of instructor.

What: Private lessons with surf specific instruction on the beach and in the surf.

Recreational (Level 1): Learning to utilize the essential kayaking skills in the surf. We practice in a friendly environment as we introduce the surf zone, etiquette, launching, landing, wave selection, and wave sliding. Paddlers at this level can expect to experience the thrill of riding a kayak in the surf.

Enthusiast (Level 2): Become choosey about your wave selection and start maneuvering your boat on the wave, exiting the wave, and rolling in the surf.

Performance (Level 3): Paddlers at this level know how to surf waves and are working on developing dynamic maneuvers when dropping in, on the wave, and when exiting.

When:   Level 1 Class  9/6/2010      8-11am

              Level 1 Class  10/2/2010    9-Noon

              Level 1 Class 11/7/2010    9-Noon

Pick your own date - classes can be scheduled for 3 or more participants and private lessons are available by appointment.

How: Call for reservations or to schedule a class or lesson (707)962-1623

How much:

3 hour Class - $100/person (includes kayak, wetsuit, helmet, booties, lifejacket, splashtop)

                        $90/person if you use your own wetsuit and booties

                        $70/person if you use your own kayak and gear

Private Lessons - $50/hour (minimum 2 hours)

Where: Location to be determined depending on surf conditions.

Gear:

Necessary:

*Kayak (high performance surf kayak, waveski, whitewater kayak , or sitontop kayak)

*Paddle

*Life jacket

*Helmet

*Wetsuit for immersion in 50 degree water

*Wetsuit Booties

*Spray skirt for decked boats or thigh straps or lapbelt for waveskis and sit on tops

Recommended

Sunscreen

Paddle Leash for sit on tops

*Available for Rental