Greenland Skills Series

Learn traditional skills from a pro

Are you interested in traditional paddling skills and learning why these techniques are still used today. Find out what makes Greenland paddling so versatile and get indroduced to a variety of rolling and bracing skills.

Greenland Skills - Level 1

A fun introduction to traditional Greenland kayaking. You'll learn about traditional kayak construction and materials. We will use Greenland paddles (aka sticks) and explore what makes them so fun to use. Topics include: forward strokes, extended paddle use, and bracing.

For those interested in more advanced Greenland kayak training, private classes are available.

Price:

$85

Location:

Bolinas

Time:

11am-3pm

Prerequisites:

Kayaking Skills and Safety class or equivalent

What to Bring:

Wear synthetic clothing rather than cotton (swimsuit, shirt, shorts, lightweight pants, jacket)
Water
Snacks
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Sun hat and a warm cap
Retainer straps for glasses
Booties, water shoes, or sport sandals
Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Outback Adventures Provides:

Kayaks
Paddles
PFDs (lifejackets)
Spray skirts
Paddling Jackets (if necessary)
Wetsuits (if necessary)
Safety equipment
Experienced, friendly instructors / guides

Directions to Larkspur and the Corte Madera Creek

Directions to the Marin Store From the San Francisco

Take Highway 101 North, and cross the Golden Gate Bridge. At the first sign for the Richmond Bridge/Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, exit 101 and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake Boulevard. Make an immediate right turn into the first driveway and parking. If you miss the first driveway, try the second smaller one. If you miss that one, turn into the Wood Island business complex, veer right, and park in the lower lot.

Directions to the Marin Store from Santa Rosa

Take 101 South and take the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard exit and turn left at the light. Drive under the highway 101 overpass then turn into the first shopping center on your right. When changing lanes towards the shopping center, be very careful since there is oncoming traffic exiting the highway in that lane. There are two driveways to our store and one additional one in a neighboring property. If you miss the first driveway, try the second smaller one. If you miss that one, turn into the Wood Island business complex, veer right, and park in the lower lot.

Directions to the Marin Store from Richmond

Take 580 West towards San Rafael. Once you cross the bridge, pass up the exit for Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, and take the next exit for 101 South towards San Francisco. This exit takes you through town in order to get onto 101 South. At the exit, go left at the light, and follow the signs to 101 South. Once on southbound 101, take the next exit at Sir Francis Drake Boulevard and turn left at the light. Drive under the highway 101 overpass then turn into the first shopping center on your right. When changing lanes towards the shopping center, be very careful since there is oncoming traffic exiting the highway in that lane. There are two driveways to our store and one additional one in a neighboring property. If you miss the first driveway, try the second smaller one. If you miss that one, turn into the Wood Island business complex, veer right, and park in the lower lot.

*Please note that both Yahoo maps and Mapquest may give incorrect driving directions from the East due to a median.