Basic Skills Kayak | Sea Kayaking 1 - 101 Every solid structure starts with a good foundation. From the boat up, we set you up for success with this course. From basic strokes to wet exits, you'll be on your way to becoming a Salty Sea Captain!
We present a clear delineation of how the kayak, the body and the blade work together in synchronicity to achieve to highest level of proficiency at every level of progression.
We build a model in the brain prepping your neurological hardware for the experience, the more you understand what your doing and why, the easier the how becomes.
- Water Saftey
- Basic Equipment
- Hydro dynamics on the kayak/paddle
- Paddler's box - angles and relationships
- Strokes - power transfer
- Edging - stability vs efficiency
- Wet Exits
- Assisted rescues
- Technical knowledge
- Developmental Drills
- Any appropriate personal paddling equipment/gear you want to use
- Any additional items that may be required on the water (SPF, medications, ect)
- Spare clothing/towel
- Baselayers for drysuit (non cotton - long underwear)
- Baselayers for wetsuit (swimsuit) (non cotton top)
- Food and water for the day
Gear can be provided upon request:
**quantity and sizes are limited**
- Kayak
- Paddle
- Dry suit or wet suit (limited sizing)
- Water footwear (very limited sizing)
- PFD (life jacket)
- Paddle Float
The Pacific Northwest weather can change rapidly, our courses run in most conditions. We reserve the right to cancel any course/rental due to safety concerns, weather and/or low sign ups.
In which case a refund or credit towards another course/rental will be issued.
Notify us up to 14 days prior to course to get a full credit issued.
Cancellations within 48 hours of the courses/rental are NOT refundable.
Full refunds may take up to 90 days.
Being a small business, we will do our best to get you the most value out of your dollar. We will do whatever we can to accomadate you and your needs within reason.
We truly appreciate your support. Thank you!