Sea Kayaking 111, Paddle Strokes & Rescue Techniques

life jackets] while on the water, but you still need to be a swimmer.) You should be able to lunge out of a pool without the aid of a ladder; this requirement is critical because it is very similar to what one does to re-enter their kayak after a capsize; without this ability any form of sea kayaking is dangerous, and we will not be able to allow you to continue with your lesson (we do not offer a refund for those who fail this exercise...if you are in doubt, go to a swimming pool or lake with a low dock or raft and test yourself before signing up). The better your health and fitness the more you'll get out this course and the more fun you will have; if fitness is a concern for you (i.e. weight, flexibility, back or shoulder problems), discuss your limits with us before signing up. Minimum age--eighteen (no minimum for private lessons). After completing this course, beginning students generally feel comfortable paddling as a group in sheltered waters or going on intermediate trips provided they are led by an experienced sea kayaker (see our "Adventurous Journeys"). However, this course alone will not prepare you to lead your own trips in exposed or tidal waters; to learn these skills and gain open water paddling experience, continue your education by going on a Kayak Academy Open Water Training Camp or Adventurous Journey. Anyone who has successfully completed the Paddling Strokes & Rescue Techniques course will be eligible to advance to a Open Water Training Camp course. Details Instructor: George Gronseth Location: Tibbett's Beach, Lake Sammamish State Park (map) Duration: 2 days (8am - 4:30pm both days) Class Size: Typically 5 (If more than 5 students, we will add a second instructor and then 8 students is maximum) Tuition: $(includes handouts and free use of dry suit, booties, and scull cap) Dry Suit Rental: No Charge - Included with tuition Kayak Rental: $/day plus tax, delivered to the lesson. Includes: Brit style sea kayak w/skeg, paddle, spray-skirt, PFD, bilge pump, and paddle-float. Parking: A Washington State Discover Pass ($30/yr.) or $10 Day Use Fee is required to drive into the State Park. Passes may be purchased from machine at park entrance or on-line at: Buy Discover Pass On-line Please read our Cancellation/Reschedule Policy