2 Day Beginners Sea Kayaking Course - Melbourne

Class sizes range from two to six students with an instructor/student ratio ranging from 1:5 to 1:2 depending on the course. These low student to instructor ratios ensure students receive individual attention and explanation of skills. Classes are designed to be fun and loaded with information.

What paddle strokes will I learn?

• Strokes to make you go forward with efficiency
• Strokes to make you go reverse
• How to stop your kayak
• Strokes to make you turn
• Strokes to make you go sideways
• Low support
• Upwind and down wind paddling strokes

Price quoted below is for 1 person

Will be discuss kayak equipment and paddling gear? This will be the first thing we discuss on Day 1.

Will we also discuss group safety, group management, suitable weather for safe paddling and interesting places to paddle? We will discuss all of the above through out the course however mainly on Day 2.

What rescue and recovery techniques will I learn?

• We will conduct a dry capsize drill on the land to ensure you feel confident just in case you capsize expectantly
  
• A “wet exit” or capsize
• Rafting up
• Self rescue technique
• Assisted rescue technique
• Rescuing others
• Towing others

How is the course structured over the 2 days?

Day 1 – Emphasis is on basic paddling skills e.g. forward paddling, bracing and turning strokes. These strokes will assist in developing confidence on the water. Capsizing and assisted rescue techniques are normally conducted at the end of the day.

Day 2 – First part covers sea-kayaking theory such as tides, weather, navigation, group management, safety and day trip preparation. The second half of the day is part consolidating and part progression on Day 1 skills. New skills covered include sculling, edging, rescuing others and towing. A short trip will also take place where group management and safety will be practiced.

Do I need to undertake the course over consecutive days? You can complete the course over consecutive days (one weekend) or have the flexibility of completing the course over a few months, when time permits.

What does the course include? Instruction, kayak, spray deck, PFD, pump, spray jacket and course notes.

What do I need to bring?

• Lunch & snacks
• Water bottle
• Hat
• Sunglasses with strap
• Sunscreen
• Bathers
• Thermals (top and bottom)
• Jumper or fleecy
• Wet suit – long johns or vest (if you have one)
• Wet suit booties, tevas or old runners (compulsory)

Location: Melbourne

Length of course: 2 day

Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm