It's intuitive to start paddling, but there is more than forward strokes. What would you do if an unintended capsize happens? Do you know how to get back in your kayak, or are you sure you can help a friend?
In this 10-week course, we will introduce students to the fundamentals of kayaking and how to have a safe and enjoyable time on the water. We teach proper paddling strokes and maneuvering techniques, including how to go zigzag, forward, reverse, sideways, spins, and how to execute self-rescues and assisted rescues.
There will be options to attend as spectator or participate in a kayak race and attend a car camping trip and to learn about kayak camping.
We will also check on: working knowledge on kayaking equipment, understand the dangers of kayaking and how to avoid trouble, cold water shock, hypothermia and hyperthermia, environmental issues, group awareness and much more.
This is a super fun class, and students will leave with great learning, improved self-confidence, new skills, and abilities, and make new friends. We plant the seeds for a lifelong hobby, environmental consciousness, and an active lifestyle.