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