| Introduction
to Sea Kayaking |
Gillson
Beach: Weather |
 |
This
3-hour Introduction to Sea Kayaking course covers the basics
of sea kayaking. Our nationally certified guides will teach
you what you need to know to get started in this wonderful world
of sea kayaking. This course covers proper outfitting, forward
stroke, reverse stroke, sweep strokes, kayak safety and wet-exits.
If you already have a kayak or you are simply interested in
learning how to sea kayak, this is a great course to get you
started.
Details |
-
Activities: Sea
Kayaking
- Includes: Instruction
& equipment
- Location: Gillson
Beach, Wilmette (primary location) or Skokie Lagoons, Winnetka Details
- 2008
Price: $59.00
| TRIP
DATES (2008) |
Duration |
STATUS |
| May
18 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| May
25 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| June
7 (Saturday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| June
29 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| July
6 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| July
13 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| July
19 (Saturday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| July
27 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| August
10 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| August
16 (Saturday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| August
30 (Saturday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
| September
14 (Sunday) |
10:00
AM- 1:00 PM |
OPEN |
- Registration
Forms Here!
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INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING - details
Locations:
Introduction to Sea Kayaking courses
will take place at either Gillson Park in Wilmette on Lake Michigan
(first choice) 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) the morning of the program 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. Skills we will cover include the wet-exit
(how to safely exit the kayak when it tips over), how to get back
into the kayak, basic kayaking strokes (forward, reverse and sweep
or turning strokes). Though we cover a lot of material, we also
have time for lots of fun!
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