— Introduction to Kayaking —
Touring kayaks are versatile boats, well-suited to exploring everything from calm lakes and rivers to remote coastlines.
This course is designed for both the casual paddler and those interested in ocean touring, and will introduce paddlers to proper technique and safety skills required to enjoy kayak touring. While the course is perfect for the beginner, anyone who has never had formal instruction will benefit from this class.
In this class you will learn efficient paddling technique and the necessary strokes to maneuver your kayak in any direction. The class progresses to advanced techniques such as bracing to prevent a capsize and the hip snap in preparation for learning to roll. Particular emphasis will also be placed on safety issues such as trip selection and practicing both self- and assisted rescues and re-entries.
We offer Introduction to Kayaking in two formats: three two-hour classes on weeknights or two three-hour classes on weekends. We also lead Introductory Sea Kayak Trips to the Massachusetts coast that cover much of the same material in a protected ocean environment.
$139 includes six hours of instruction, three weeks of unlimited on-site practice time at any of our three locations, wetsuit rentals, and borrowing privileges from our video library.
Two-Lesson Weekend Series meets for 3-hour sessions at our Newton Boathouse on the same day and time for two consecutive weeks (e.g. two Sundays in a row from 8:30–11:30am) except the following three series in 2008: May 18 & June 1; June 28 & July 12; August 24 & Sept. 7.
Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
Three-Lesson Weeknight Series meets for 2-hour sessions at our Newton Boathouse on the same day and time for three consecutive weeks (e.g. three Mondays in a row from 6–8pm).
Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes, Trips, and Tours
Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, tour, or trip.
For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
Participants in all activities will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a trip due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
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