Sea Kayaking Course, 2 Day - Melbourne

This introductory sea kayak course is ideal for first time paddlers and those who have never had any formal instruction. The aim of this kayaking course is to give you a good foundation in the knowledge and skills essential for safe and enjoyable sea kayak paddling.  

Your course syllabus includes: 

• kayak equipment and what to wear
• manoeuvring your kayak (forward, reverse, side ways, turning and steering)
• low support
• sculling
• edging
• a short afternoons paddle (on both days)
• "wet-exits" and recovery from a capsize
• rescuing others and towing.

Sea kayaking theory such as tides, weather, navigation, group management, safety and trip planning is also be covered.

Structure for 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 progession 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 practised.

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