bug.gif (9707 bytes) Adult & Family Introduction to
Coastal Touring Kayak
with Kayak Tour of EBF Wildlife Refuge
Fun Adventure For Everyone

DIRECTIONS     409 East Bay Ave., Barnegat, New Jersey, 08005    (609) 698- 4440    EMAIL    HOME


The popular Adult & Family Kayak Clinics
are affordable opportunities to experience
coastal kayak touring with professional guide instructors.

Adult & Family Kayak Clinics   Sat., & Sun 10:00 am & 1:30 pm
children (9-15) $30  adults (16+) $45
Weekly by appiontment. Generally 9:30 am & 1 pm when not in conflict with other kayak programs.  Please call for appointment.
Please Note:
Special Introductory Kayak Clinic Fees are held throughout the summer trough Labor Day.

The Family Kayak Clinic is identical to the Adult Kayak Clinic in time (2 hours) & content.  The only differences are age appropriate grouping and in the special needs of families.  For example, our staff may determine that the use of a tandem is a safer choice over a single kayak.

What is supplied:
Coastal Sea Touring Kayak equipped with rudder or skeg sized for each guest, quality kayak lifejacket (PFD) fitted for comfort & safety and quality fiberglass shaft paddle.

We take great care to fit each quest to their kayak from our extensive fleet of kayaks providing comfort & performance for all paddling interest & ability.  If you are thinking of purchasing a coastal touring kayak, the kayaks we provide along with the knowlagable staff providing answers to all your questions, is a great and valuable start.

Arrive 1/2 hour earlier than posted starting time for kayak selection, fitting of PFD & the signing of wavier.   All children (9+17) must have parent or guardian sign wavier.
What is learned & experinced:
How to fit a Kayak & Terminology     What Kayak is right for You
The difference between a recreational kayak and a true sea touring kayak is explained.
Each quest is fitted to thier personal coastal sea touring kayak.
Safety & Equipment
Review basic gear and supplies to bring and how to dress for the weather.
Review navigational charts, aides to navagation, weather & tide conditions, etc
Basic Paddle Strokes / How to use Rudder or Skeg
Forward Stroke, Reverse Stroke, Turning Strokes ( forward & reverse sweep)
Advanced Strokes are demonstrated:  High Brace, Low Brace, Draw Stroke
Paddling with the aid of a rudder is useful in adverse wind & tide.
Review the Various Rescue Techniques Required for Advance Coastal Kayak Touring
Looking for an advance kayak course...check out our
Kayak Boot Camp
  The FAST TRACK kayak course designed by New Jersey Kayak for those desiring basic, advance and rescue lessons in a one fun informative day.
Kayak instruction includes tour of surrounding E.B.F Wildlife Refuge.








Limit of 12 kayaks for each clinic
Reservations Highly Recomended
Please Call  609 698-4440

A Fleet of Tandem Coastal Sea Touring Kayaks are Available.
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Additional special group discount kayak programs designed for Scouts, YMCA, Church, Corporate  & Family Parties.
NJ Kayak is a unique kayak marina on Barnegat Bay in the town of Barnegat which is centrally located along the New Jersey coastline .  NJ Kayak is surrounded surrounding by The Edwin B. Forsthe National Wildlife Refuge (EBF, Barnegat Division).  The varied water / marsh enviornment along with profesional staff, make New Jersey Kayak the ideal  destination for coastal touring kayak intsruction & introduction to a new adventure sport.
kayak-clinic_1s.jpg (59638 bytes) Our mission at New Jersey Kayak is to provide the very best professional Coastal Sea Kayak Touring Instruction with impeccable friendly service.  The Professional Staff of New Jersey Kayak will provide all the skill levels of Coastal Sea Kayak Touring for novice to advanced.  It is our pleasure  to help you discover the lifelong sport & adventure of kayaking.