Class Descriptions
Thank you to all who participated in our 2004 Classes.
We have moved to Northern Michigan and will be conducting classes next
spring and summer. Check back in April for classes in the Northern Michigan
area.
Class: Quick Start
Time: Weekends: 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $55 includes kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD
Prerequisites: Willingness to try new things, comfortable in
water environment
Course Description: This 3 hour class is designed to equip first
time paddlers and those first time purchasers for the skills they will
need for a safe and fun on-water paddling experience. This class will
introduce participants to equipment they will need, where to paddle,
local paddling club information and networking to meet other paddlers.
Each participant will receive a folder with handouts on: Basic Kayak
Buying Tips, Paddle and Kayak Terminology, Kayak Features, Safety Equipment,
plus information on local paddling opportunities, clubs, and kayak rentals.
We will spend time both on 
land
and in kayaks so participants may get wet. Participants will be introduced
to the basics of getting into and out of a kayak, the "efficient
forward and reverse" propulsion strokes along with sweep strokes
necessary to steer and turn a kayak. After a brief introduction to the
sea kayak and the associated equipment, participants will review the
strokes introduced during the on land segment then go for a paddle where
they can practice the skills and have fun paddling a sea kayak. While
this is meant to be a "dry" class be sure to wear proper clothes
in case of an accidental capsize.
Class: Introduction to Sea kayaking
Time: 9am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $90 includes kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD
Prerequisites: Willingness to try new things, comfortable in
a water environment
Course Description: This full day class offers the basics from
the Quick Start class (see above) but continues on with more instruction
in stroke technique, hazard identification and rescue skills. For those
looking to safely venture out on an inland lake, this class should be
the minimum requirement.
Class: Rolling/ Rescue Clinic
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $65 includes kayak, paddle, spray skirt, PFD, wetsuit
Prerequisites: Quickstart or Intro to Sea Kayak class or permission
of the instructor
Course Description: This half day class covers self and group
rescue techniques. Time permitting and willingness of participants,
Eskimo Roll progression may be covered. This is an "in the water"
class, plan to spend a significant time being wet! Wetsuit is required
and will be provided.
Trips:
If you have a school, work, church or other group that is interested
in a guided kayaking or backpacking trip please contact us for more
information.
Trip Options:
- Apostle Islands
- Lake Superior Water Trail
- Lake Superior Hiking Trail
- Boundary Waters
- Voyageur's National Park
