This full day course is designed for the paddler who wants to venture into the ocean with increased stroke efficiency, better seamanship and boat control. This is a chance to put your essential strokes to work in the ocean environment complete with wind, wave and tidal current. Prerequisites: Level 2 - Stroke Refinement and Improved Rescues or equivalent kayak program or previous experience.


TOPICS

 

 

• Paddling on open water

• Weather, tides and currents

• Route selection

• Basic navigation

• Towing

• Open water rescues

• Equipment selection