Combo Kayak Lesson

TOURING KAYAK INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Shank’s Mare specializes in touring kayaking from the recreational level through more advanced skills. The following gives you a description of the different classes we offer. Whether you need a “try it see if you like it” session, or full instruction from strokes to rescue skills, Shank’s Mare will have the lesson for you.

Introduction to Touring Kayaking Class

Tues., July 13, 2010 or Thurs., July 22, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm

Tues., August 3, 2010 or Thurs., August 26, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm

Wed., Sept. 1, 2010 or Thurs., Sept. 16, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm

This 2-hour class offers an introduction to the sport of touring kayaking using beginner-friendly sit-on-top kayaks. Students will begin with ann 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

Touring Kayak Class, 10:00am-3:00pm

Sat., July 17 or Sat., July 24 or

Sat., Aug. 7, 2010 or Thurs., Aug. 12 or Sat., Aug. 28 or Tues., Aug. 31 or

Sat., Sept. 4, 2010 or Sat., Sept. 18, 2010

Sunday Touring Kayak Classes held at Lake William, York County Park, 10am-3pm

Sun., Aug. 15, 2010 or Sun., Sept. 12, 2010

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

Our Kayak Instruction Program is very popular. Please be sure to check dates as we do add offerings to accommodate demand. Private group lessons are available. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.