Paddling Lessons for Canoes and Kayaks
Basic Kayak Course at Lake Rico
This introduction to flat water paddling for the entire family, emphasizing safety, basic strokes, maneuvers and equipment is ideal for the recreational paddler interested in exploring protected lake and river environments only.
Dates: Sundays: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Other dates available by reservations.
Price: $75 Adults Children 8-16 $40.00 (with at least on parent)
Pool Time for Kayaking
Sign up for time to work on your paddling techniques and rolls on your own during the winter.
Wed nights from 7:30 to 9:30 during January Only $15 per person. Call 1.800.689.7884 for details.
For 2004 Pool Basic Kayak Classes
Two 2 hr. classes at the Raynham Athletic Center
This introduction to flat water paddling for the entire family, emphasizing
safety, basic strokes,
maneuvers and equipment is ideal for the recreational
paddler interested in exploring protected lake and river environments only.
Price: $ 85.00 Adults/ Children 8-16 $
50.00 (with at least one parent)
Prerequisite: None
Rolling Clinic 2004 Pool classes (Three - 2 hr. classes)
Let our experienced American Canoe Association Certified Instructors show you the steps to learning a successful Eskimo roll. This course is suited for people who are comfortable with the fundamentals of kayaking and want to learn a new skill to help boost their confidence and enhance their boat control.
Price: $ 120.00
Minimum Age: 16
Dates: Wed., Jan 8, 2003 thru April
Prerequisite: Intermediate Clinic or equivalent
Price: $ 120.00
Intermediate Kayak Clinic ( 6 Hrs.)
This popular Intermediate Flat water course provides a safe and fun introduction to the sport of sea kayaking. We begin with an introduction to water safety, kayak design, related equipment and clothing. After suiting up in our sprayskirts and P.F.D’s (Life jackets), it’s time to practice wet exits and various self and assisted capsize recovery techniques in beautiful, crystal clear Lake Rico. Next are strokes…… Your American Canoe Association Certified Instructor will present a progression of paddling strokes teaching you how to maneuver your kayak with skill and efficiency.
Price: $
105.00
Prerequisite: None
Dates: For 2004 to be announced.
Private Lessons: One Person $50/hr., 2 People, $70/hr., 3
People, $90/hr., 4 People, $110/hr.
Special rates are available for Scouts, Church, School, camps, and non-profit
groups.
Basic Rescue Clinic
Improve your rescue techniques with our comprehensive rescue clinic. Topics include paddle float rescue, T rescue, boat assisted rescues and sling entry.
Price : $75.00
Dates: Sundays 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Other dates available by reservation.
Advanced Rescue Clinic
Learn more advanced rescues such as the entry and roll with paddle float, all in double rescue, curl rescue, and towing rescue.
Price: $75.00
Dates: Sundays 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Other dates available by reservation.
Combined rescue class
This class combines the basic and advances rescue classes in one session.
Price: $120.00
Dates: Sundays 10:00 am to 3:00pm. Other dates available by reservation.
Advanced Open Water Kayak Clinic (7 hrs)
Our new Advanced Open Water Course goes beyond the basics and is designed to
prepare paddlers to comfortably and safely paddle on open water marine
environments.
Students will be oriented with basic chart reading and on water
navigation skills, open water rescues, advanced paddling strokes and maneuvers,
and efficient paddling technique. Students will have the opportunity to paddle
short crossings, apply on-water navigational techniques, discuss safety concerns
related to the open water environment.
Price: $135.00
Prerequisite: Intermediate Clinic or equivalent
Dates: By Reservation (You pick the date, we try to accommodate.)
Rolling Clinic Lake Rico 2004 (Two - 3 hr. classes)
Price: $120.00
Minimum Age: 16
Prerequisite: Intermediate Clinic or equivalent
Private Lessons: One Person $50/hr., 2 People, $70/hr., 3 People, $90/hr., 4 People, $110/hr.
AMERICAN CANOE ASSOCIATION
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Flat Water Instructor Certification
3 days. Offered for people who teach others to paddle,
guide trips, or wish
to improve their knowledge and skills in canoes or kayaks.
This class covers
teaching and paddling theory and technique. An intensive hands on course that
will improve your skills and make you look at paddling through new eyes.
Cost: $300.00 plus ACA membership fees.
Dates: To be announced.
