Kayaking Skills and Safety
Stevens Creek Reservoir

Trip Details

Course Description: Start your kayaking adventures off right by learning essential paddling and safety skills on calm water. This comprehensive course will cover equipment, strokes, paddling technique, capsizing, dealing with a flooded kayak, and re-entries. Come ready to get wet and have a good time on this skill and confidence building class. This class is offered in two different types of kayaks. No experience necessary.

What to Bring:

• Wear synthetic, wool, or silk clothing (swimsuit, shirt, shorts, jacket, & warm cap) rather than cotton
• Water (none available at Stevens Creek!)
• 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: 10:00am - approximately 4:00pm

Outback Adventures Provides:

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

Directions from San Jose: From San Jose take highway 280 north to Foothill Blvd. Head south on Foothill towards the hills, where it becomes Stevens Canyon Road. Wind your way up until Stevens Creek Reservoir becomes visible on your left. Park in the lot on the left side of the road and meet next to the large storage box located near the boat ramp. Parking passes can be purchased below the dam at the lower parking lot for a $5 fee.