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
PFD's
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 South (San Francisco)

Take Highway 101 North, and cross the Golden Gate Bridge. At the first sign for the Richmond Bridge (and Sir Francis Drake), exit 101 and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake. Make an immediate right turn into the first parking lot. Outback Adventures is the first store closest to the road.

Directions to the Marin Store from the North (Santa Rosa)

Take Highway 101 South. Pass Sir Francis Drake exit, and exit Lucky Dr. towards the west. Follow signs towards 101 north that will take you back under the freeway. Get back onto Highway 101 North. Immediately exit 101 following signs towards the Richmond Bridge, and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake. Make an immediate right turn into the first shopping center. Outback Adventures is the first store closest to the road.

Directions to the Marin Store from the East (Richmond)

Take Interstate 580 West towards San Rafael, and take Highway 101 South towards San Francisco. Exit Lucky Dr. towards the west. Follow signs towards 101 north that will take you back under the freeway. Get back onto Highway 101 North. Immediately exit 101 following signs towards the Richmond Bridge, and bear right onto Sir Francis Drake. Make an immediate right turn into the first shopping center. Outback Adventures is the first store closest to the road.

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