Sea Kayaking Development
Corte Madera Creek

Trip Details

Course Description: Take the next step in developing your kayaking skills. This class includes training in more advanced paddling strokes and boat handling skills. We will also work on bracing techniques, a crucial skill set needed for safe coastal kayaking, kayak surfing, and for performing advanced maneuvers such as the Eskimo Roll. In protected bay waters you will refine the skills you have learned in the Level I class under the guided supervision of our experienced staff. We will conclude this comprehensive fundamental class by practicing open water reentries, as well as learning a new assisted rescue. This class is a great skill and confidence builder.

What to Bring:

• Wear synthetic, wool, or silk clothing (swimsuit, shirt, shorts, jacket, & warm cap) rather than cotton
• Water
• Food (sandwich, fruit, energy bars)
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Sun Hat
• Retainer straps for glasses
• Booties, water shoes, or sport sandals
• Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Time: 11:00am - approximately 5:00pm

Outback Adventures Provides:

• Kayaks
• Paddles
• PFD’s
• Spray skirts
• Wetsuits (if necessary)
• 1st Aid and safety equipment
• Experienced, friendly guides

Directions to 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 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 area)
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 give incorrect driving directions from the East due to a median.