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PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE
INSTRUCTION & COACHING

Adventure Crafters specializes in one-on-one and small group coaching. We will teach you the skills necessary to paddle safely and improve your paddling proficiency.

 

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Why we believe private/semi-private coaching is so effective:

 

- We teach to your personal style

- Move at your own pace

- Spend more time on skills and concepts that need more attention and spend less time on the skills you grasp quickly

 

Both on and off water topics include strokes and stroke refinement, safety and rescue techniques, edging and boat control, bracing and rolling, surf zone strategies, seamanship and basic navigation. Classes are completely customized to meet the needs of the student.​​

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION 
PROGRAMS & COACHING

​$50/hour

3 hour minimum

SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION 
PROGRAMS & COACHING

2-3 people

$35/hour per person

3 hour minimum

Level 1 - Strokes & Rescues

This course will introduce you to basic strokes, wet exits and re-entry techniques. Your instructor will demonstrate and teach several re-entry methods including the T-rescue and paddle float rescue. Our Level 1 Strokes and Rescues class takes place on a protected and calm water body to enhance your learning experience. Prerequisites: This is a full day kayak program is an entry level class; no prior experience required. Participants should expect to be in their kayak for most of the day.

TOPICS

  • Kayak equipment overview

  • Kayak fitting

  • Correct lifting and carrying techniques

  • Forward and reverse strokes

  • Forward and reverse sweeps

  • Edging

  • Bracing

  • Self rescues

  • Group rescues

Surf Zone Stratigies

Get to know the surf zone!

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Learn to launch and land through surf, read water and safely paddle in the surf zone. Prerequisites: Level 3 - Stroke Refinement & the Ocean Environment kayak program  or previous experience.

Level 2 - Improved Strokes & Rescues

This full day course is designed to expand on our Level 1 Strokes and Rescues class. It will focus on edge control and stroke selection as well as an introduction to the concept of stroke blending. Prerequisites: Level 1 - Strokes and Rescue or equivalent kayak program or previous experience.

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TOPICS

  • Stroke refinement

  • Efficient movement

  • Boat control

  • Rescue efficiency

Rolling & Bracing

Our half day rolling and bracing kayak program is designed to teach you how to develop a safe and reliable roll.

 

Having a reliable roll is fundamental in becoming comfortable in more challenging conditions. Since we work with you one on one or in small groups, you will have the ability to learn at your own pace.

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We believe that learning to roll can begin early in your paddling journey as it is the foundation to building confidence.

Level 3 - Intro to the Ocean Environment

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

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