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1 Day Sea Kayak Course

"Don't just paddle……………..learn the skills that will make you safer, faster, in control and more in tune with your kayak and the conditions."

This course is pitched at paddlers who have either been paddling for a while but have not devoted too much time to learning skills or someone quite new to the sport.

There are limited numbers for both dates listed above……………………SO GET IN QUICK! Ring or send us an email today!

Dates:

Sunday 12 September 2010
Sunday 3 October 2010

Cost:

$90 per person (max. 6 participants)
$115 per person all equipment provided (If you don't have your own sea kayak yet, we can hire you a kayak and all the necessary gear for an extra $25, we'll even bring it down for you!

Topics Covered:

Sea Kayak design and features
Paddling and bracing strokes
How not to tip over.....and what to do if you do!!
A closer look at the forward paddle stroke
How to help others in trouble
An introduction to the Eskimo Roll
Weather, tides and trip planning

Guarantee:

If you don't finish the day blown away by your new found skills and understanding of what the sport of Sea Kayaking is all about…………………we'll happily refund your money!

Your Instructor:

Your course will be run by Craig McSween, owner of Adventure Outlet and Level 2 Sea Instructor. With over 15 years experience running tours and courses throughout Qld as well as a recent crossing of Bass Strait (March 2009), Craig is well equipped to provide you with the best possible training and latest techniques.

Sea Kayak Coaching

This training is conducted in shorter sessions, usually of about two (2) hours duration and can be customised to suit your personal needs. It can be either 1 on 1 coaching or for couples / 2 people planning to paddle together. It can vary from 1 or 2 sessions covering skills such as Eskimo Rolling and Self Rescue to multiple sessions training with a particular goal in mind.

Dates:

Thurs, Fri or Sat morning, between 7.00am & 9.00am

Cost:

$55 per hour, min. of 2 hours per session

Below is an outline of the format taken, when training has been required, to prepare for an AC Sea Skills Assessment. (Remember that each session can be customised to your individual needs:

Session 1

Outline goal and skill set required.
Look at equipment & other knowledge required
Basic strokes emphasizing the 'paddlers box'
Support Strokes & wet exit

Session 2

How to lean and edge your kayak
Learn how your lower body and kayak work together while the upper body remains independent
Combine strokes to maximise your control of the kayak
Self Rescue & Assisted Rescue

Session 3

Advanced strokes
Towing techniques
How to paddle a skegged kayak in all conditions
Learn the progressions of the Eskimo Roll

Session 4

Trip Planning - weather, tides & safety equipment
Advanced forward paddle stroke
Putting your Eskimo roll together
Preparing for the surf

Session 5

Surf Assessment - where to go and when to go!
Techniques for launching in the surf
Techniques for landing in the surf
Surfing a Sea Kayak

Session 6

Recap and refine all skills learnt thus far
Bombproofing your Eskimo Roll
Preparation for a Multi Day Trip
Completing a Float Plan

The recommended time between each session will be dependent upon on the amount of time you have to practice and the speed at which you learn the skills.

Please call us today on (07) 5571 2929 to discuss options regarding times and personalizing a program to suit your needs.