Sea Kayaking: Basic Rescue Skills

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This 3-hour Sea Kayaking course is designed to introduce and teach you basic sea kayaking rescues used throughout the paddling world. Our nationally certified guides will teach you a step-by-step process for every rescue we cover throughout this 3-hour course. Safety is the most important thing when it comes to sea kayaking and our guides are versed in the most recent rescues out there. Details

- Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Activities: Sea Kayaking
- Includes: Instruction & equipment
- Location: Gillson Beach (primary location), Wilmette or Skokie Lagoons, Winnetka Details
- 2008 Price: $59.00

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Locations: Basic Rescue Skills courses will take place at either Gillson Beach in Wilmette (primary location) or the Skokie Lagoons in Winnetka (back-up location) depending upon the weather conditions and the temperament of Lake Michigan. If you are planning on joining us, you will need to call our office (847-256-4409) to confirm which location we will be kayaking out of. We will have an outgoing message that will inform you on which location we will be teaching out of that day.

What to Expect: Upon arrival (arrive 10 minutes prior to start), we will ask everyone to check-in with one of the instructors. Once you have checked in and all your paperwork is accounted for, you will begin your lesson. If you have personal belongings that you do not want to get wet you should either leave them in your car, seal them in a dry bag, or check with the instructor to see if there is another alternative. We will brief you on where to go and what to take with you. Once you check-in you will move on to the outfit station where we will fit you with a PFD (personal flotation device), spray-skirt and a paddle. From there you will move on to an instructor who will give your group a brief shore lesson on equipment, outfit, safety, techniques and program goals. Finally, you will be fitted in a kayak and move on to the water section of the course.

As the name implies, this course focuses on rescues, ways to get back into your kayak when you capsize. We will cover two-person rescues as well as solo rescues. Skills taught can include the basic t-rescue with various options for re-entering the kayak, paddle float rescues, Eskimo bow rescues, scoop rescues, hand of God rescues, cowboy scrambles and more. The exact syllabus varies with each group and the interests of the participants. If you have certain rescues you really want to learn and practice, be sure to let your instructors know. Our goal is to have you be as safe as possible in your paddling and also have lots of fun!

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