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Fit and Safety/Strokes and Rescues

august 17 324smThese 3 hr lessons will help you to start out right each time you go paddling.  Kayaks, like clothes are something to wear and making sure your kayak fits to your liking is essential to your enjoyment and good skill development.  So many  boats, so little time,  how do you know which one is right?  Get a start on the answer at this clinic.  We cover paddles, PFD’s, safety gear, boat set up, launch and landing; all the right stuff to get you started.  Then it’s on the water to cover the basics; Forward Stroke, Backing, turning and stopping.  Once you’ve mastered those, you can go just about anywhere.  It’s not rocket science, but it is “kayak science.  Lessons start at 9:00 am and finish around noon on the selected dates below.

In the afternoon we cover more strokes, introduce bracing and moving sideways, as well as low brace turns.  Paddle Float rescue rounds out the experience. This part begins about 1:00 pm and continues until we’re done, usually around 4:00.  You can buy them separately depending on your needs, experience and availability.

Together, these workshops make up the first half of the Intro to kayaking weekend.

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Dates and Pricing

DateLocationLengthPriceBook
June 5, 2021 Horizons Adventures Full day or 1/2 Day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) $135 or $70+HST Book Now
June 12, 2021 Horizons Adventures 1/2 Day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) $135 or $70+HST Book Now
June 19, 2021 Horizons Adventures 1/2 Day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) $135 or $70+HST Book Now
June 26, 2021 Horizons Adventures 1/2 Day (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm) $135 or $70+HST Book Now

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“Rick is an expert paddler and an excellent instructor. He can quickly assess your paddling ability and plan instruction targeted to your experience level, so you will get the most out of your time.
Assisted by his knowledgeable staff, Rick’s patient and effective approach will guide you forward. My experience was pleasurable, worthwhile and rewarding, er I had a great time!
Many thanks to Rick and his staff.”

— Craig from Toronto

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