Sea Kayak Lesson

In this lesson, we will learn the following.

(a) Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules

(b) Construction/Operation of Sea Kayaks

(c) How to efficiently hold the paddle and basic/intermediate paddling strokes to move the boat forwards, backwards, sideways (draw strokes), turning (sweep strokes), how use your hips/thighs to edge the boat to move the boat more efficiently (edging), and how to use your paddle to prevent capsize (bracing).

(d) How to exit the boat safely in the event of capsize (wet exit - you will get wet).

(e) How to upright your boat with assistance from a fellow paddler (the bow rescue - also called the Eskimo rescue).

(e) How to re-enter and empty water out of your boat with assistance from a fellow paddler (The T-rescue)

(f) How to re-enter and empty water out of your boat yourself.(The paddle-float self rescue)

(g) Depending on the wind, we may likely paddle out towards Picnic Point to enjoy a bit of paddling distance.

Successfully completing this lesson will earn the following ratings.

1. Kayak Lake Rating

2. SK0 Rating for Sea Kayak

3. SK1 Rating for Sea Kayak

What to Wear: At 5:00pm, please show up at the boathouse entrance already wearing appropriate paddling or swim wear that can get wet such as synthetic or wool or other clothing that can get wet (no cotton) and appropriate closed-toe shoes that can get wet (no bare feet and no flip flops) to protect your feet from sharp objects in the lake bed. Also, bring sunscreen, snacks to carry in the boat, a towel, and dry/warm change of clothes for afterwards.