Combo Kayak Lesson

TOURING KAYAK INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Shank’s Mare’s 2011 Kayak Instruction Program has concluded for the season. We once again were able to educate hundreds of kayakers on good technique and most importantly kayak safety skills. Below are our class descriptions. Watch for Spring, 2012 dates.

GO PLAY OUTSIDE!

Kayaking Basics Class

Class duration - 2 hours

This 2-hour class offers an introduction to the sport of touring kayaking using beginner-friendly sit-on-top kayaks. Students will begin with an on-land session to learn entering the kayak, proper body position for paddling, holding the paddle properly, and a demonstration of the basic paddle strokes. Participants will then move to the water and paddle the kayaks to get acclimated. On the water, paddlers will practice the strokes, maneuvers, and safety skills. The class will end with a guided paddle tour offering individual help as needed. This class fee includes the kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device (pfd).

Fee – Members $40/Person, Non-Members $45/Person

Prices subject to change.

Comprehensive Kayak Class

Class duration - 5 hours

For those who want a thorough instruction of Touring Kayak Skills, this 5-hour long class is for you. Taught in cockpit-style kayaks, the class begins with on-land introduction to kayaks, paddles and safety gear. We’ll discuss getting in and out of the kayak properly, body position in the water, footbraces, and how to put the sprayskirt on properly. Paddle strokes will be demonstrated. Following a lunch break, (food available at Shank’s Mare’s Lock 2 Café), students will begin their on-water instruction with wet exits. Paddlers will then get acclimated to their kayaks on the water followed by a complete review of techniques. Students then receive instruction on self and group rescues. If time allows, a short paddle tour will complete the class. Then, with practice, the skills learned in this class will provide a safe and enjoyable kayaking experience. The class fee includes properly outfitted kayak, sprayskirts, paddles and pfd’s.

Fee – Members - $85/Person, Non-Members - $95/Person

Prices subject to change.