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Kayak Rescue Skills
This 3-hour sea kayaking course introduces paddlers to the most effective rescue and self-rescue techniques. Our nationally certified guides are well versed in latest, industry standard practices. Many folks find that they enjoy performing rescues just as much as they do paddling.
Lodging | Activities |
|---|---|
N/A | kayak |
From | Duration |
|---|---|
Gillson or Skokie Lagoons | 3 hours |
Skill Rating | Van Supported |
|---|---|
1 | No |
Single Supplement | Price |
|---|---|
N/A | $150 |
Included
All sea kayak equipment and instruction.
Not Included
Transportation or personal clothing and equipment. Cancellation policy applies.
Upcoming Dates:
All times: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
June 27
July 5
July 18
August 1
August 29
Contact us to set up a private lesson. Schedule at a time that works for you.
ITINERARY
This 3-hour program will focus on the essential skills of the various rescues to smoothly get you back into the kayak in the event you exit. Guides will start with a 15 minute shoreline lesson covering the basics tools, strategies and safety items you should consider during any on water journey.
Float plans, marine radios, kayak paddles, paddle floats, dry bags, cell phones, boat fit, sprayskirts, lifejackets, pumps, sponges, wet suits and more will be covered.
Once your properly fit into the kayak with seat and foot peg adjustments. your guides will introduce strategies for a safe and dry beach launch.
On the water the essential wet exit will be demonstrated with practice to follow.
Techniques on reentry away from shore with the help from another kayaker are covered with feedback from your guides this skill will build you confidence. Self rescues can be a challenge for the novice. Your guides will help provide the proper direction on how to solve this challenge.
Your head will be above water for most of the course allowing you to take in the beautiful views of the Baha'i temple and Chicago Shoreline.
Build your kayak confidence with this essential course.
Our Belize kayak and camping trip was not what anyone expected due to unseasonably windy, rainy and cool weather. But we had a grand adventure nonetheless! How many times in your life do you get a chance to help a Belizean captain right and bail his swamped boat? Learn the ebb and flow of life on a tiny uninhabited Caribbean island? See a tiger ray leaping from the water trying to shake off the eel attached to its middle? Backpedal furiously to avoid a collision with a huge loggerhead turtle swimming your way as you snorkel? Eat comforting conch stew at a picnic table, the taste heightened by the sweetness of plantains and sharpness of the ubiquitous Marie Sharp's hot sauce? We experienced all that and much more with our small group this February. Our guide and fearless leader CP was perpetually cheerful and accommodating even as we confronted multiple days of high seas after landing on Moho Caye. He gave us opportunities to kayak whenever conditions permitted but also kept us safe. The local support team of Ian and his son Shane were steady and resourceful even under adverse circumstances. In addition to providing information, guidance and motor transport when needed, they fed us well, including platters of fresh fruit and hot fry jacks cooked in a primitive outdoor kitchen. This was our fourth trip with Northwest Passage, and we are on the lookout for our next one. As always, the company and its excellent staff provided a personalized, unique and fun adventure trip. Derek Belize 2026
My son and I had a fabulous time. Crystal clear water for paddling and swimming. Great scenery. Clean, comfortable accommodations. Wonderful professional, competent, helpful, friendly and enthusiastic guides Chris and Sean. I'd do it again in a heartbeat but I think next time I'll try a different trip.
By Chuck F on Sep 30, 2024
Our family of 5 had an amazing time exploring the Apostle Islands with our guides. Our kids had a blast and will never forget this trip. We felt safe and prepared for the adventure. And to top it all off the food was terrific! One of our family members requires a gluten free diet and they were able to accommodate that with no issues. Thank you, Chris and Ted and Northwest Passage, we could not have asked for a better family trip!
By Sarah B on Sep 04, 2024
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