Bay Area Kayak
Classes
Introduction
to Paddling
Discover Kayaking! Are you curious about kayaking and want to learn more?
We'll show you that kayaking is an activity that everyone can enjoy. Whether
it is recreational, day touring, or open coast
paddling,
this
class
will help
you discover what's right for you. In calm protected waters you will learn
about kayak features and selection, paddling strokes, safety, and equipment.
This class is great for beginners and those interested in paddling a full range
of kayaks while learning the differences between the many choices.
Come prepared for a fun and educational experience! This
class qualifies you for a $50 credit on a new regular priced kayak purchase.
(Must be used within 2 weeks of the class and may not be combined with other
offers.)
Kayaking
Skills and Safety
Start your kayaking adventures off right by learning essential
paddling and safety skills on calm water. This comprehensive
course will cover equipment, strokes, re-entries, bracing,
paddling technique, and wet exits. Come ready to get wet and
have a good time on this skill and confidence building class.
After taking this class you will be allowed to rent closed
deck sea kayaks from Outback Adventures. No experience necessary.
Sea Kayaking Development
Take the next step in developing your kayaking skills. In protected
ocean waters you will practice the skills you have learned
in the Level I class under the guidance supervision of our
experienced staff. Included in this class is training in
more advanced paddling strokes and boat handling skills.
We will conclude this comprehensive fundamental class by
practicing re-entries. This class is a great skill and confidence
builder.
Coastal
Kayaking Skills
Start training for open water paddling
along California's coastline. This class covers navigation,
tides and currents, trip planning, open water re-entries,
and other skills essential for safe paddling in the San Francisco
Bay Area. You will also gain more experience paddling in
the coastal environment, as well as refining more advanced
strokes and boat handling skills. If conditions permit, a
surf landing will also be in the plans.
Introduction to the
Surf Zone
A must for coastal touring, kayak surfing, and open water
paddling. Gain confidence and the skills necessary for
entering and
exiting the surf zone. Learn launch and landing skills
and how to handle breaking waves. Topics covered include
side
surfing, bracing, wave dynamics, and surf zone safety
and etiquette. This class is so much fun, many choose to
take
it more than once. If time and conditions allow, we will
review open water reentries.
Kayak Roll Clinic
Learn this essential sea kayaking and
whitewater skill in a beautiful outdoor environment. With
a low student to instructor ratio you can be assured personal
one on one attention. Once you master this ultimate self
rescue, your confidence level will soar. All essential equipment
is provided.
Kayak
SCUBA Diving
Say goodbye to those long and tiring surface
swims and entangling kelp crawls. Diving with a kayak increases
your mobility and creates many new and easily accessable dive
opportunities. Learn from a professional dive instructor who
developed and wrote PADI's Kayak Diving Specialty Course. This
comprehensive course includes a classroom session, the Kayak
Diving Student's Manual, two ocean dives in the Monterey Bay,
and a PADI Kayak Diver specialty certification. Participants
must already be a certified Open Water diver.
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