Kayaking Skills Session 1 - Basic Skills 

 

Spring has arrived and it's time to dust of your gear and take to the water for the Seasons ahead. The coming months offer an array of conditions set to satisfy every Kayaker, as we venture out and view abundant wildlife from Penguins, Seals and Dolphins to the Southerly Migration of Humpback and Southern Right Whales. Whether you are new to the sport of Kayaking or a seasoned paddler our range of Kayaking Courses will ensure you've polished your technique for minimum stress on the body, and brushed up on self and assisted rescues for the ultimate in safety and self sufficiency.   

Jervis Bay Kayak Co are a National Training Provider for Australian Canoeing ensuring your program meets with the highest standards of safety and care. All of JBK's Programs use Australian Canoeing Professional Sea Kayaking Instructors and Guides.

Book in now and get the most out of your Gear. ( Contact Us )

JBK's programs are set up to achieve confidence from the basic essentials of Session 1 through to the Professional Levels of Instructor and Guide. Whether you are wanting to touch up the skills for that Day Trip or your planning to get away from it all on an extended paddling trips these programs will leave you feeling comfortable that you have the skills to meet the demands of the upcoming cooler months.
 Book in now, to take your Kayaking to the next level. Fun, Social and Informative your next Kayaking Course will ensure that you are up to speed and your technique is set for the long season ahead. Our courses cover everything from correct technique to rescue practice and it doesn't matter what type of kayak you are paddling, be it Sit On Top or Touring Kayak, you should book in now to one of our sessions to make sure you get the value out of your gear.

Next Session Course Dates :  ( Updated 18/02/2012)
* Session 1 Sea Skills - Saturday 25th February 2012 ( Full Sorry )
* Session 1 Sea Skills - Saturday 3rd March 2012 ( Full Sorry )
* Session 1 Sea Skills - Saturday 7th April ( Easter Saturday ) ( 5 spots Left )
 

Details : 
 Reinforce your new skills with an Jervis Bay Explorer Sea Kayaking Trip under the supervision of one of our qualified guides. See dates for these trips in our Adventure Division Link.
Course Details :

DURATION :

1 Day - 7.45am - 1.30pm approx  

INCLUSIONS :
 Complete Tuition and advice.
Morning Tea / Fresh Fruit / Cake / Coffee and Tea.

OUTLINE :

1)    Overview.
2)    Equipment Orientation.
3)    Individual Fitting of Participants to Sea Kayaks. 
4)    Sheltered beach for dry run paddling exercises.
5)    Paddling Technique. ( Dry Run )
·        Forward  Stroke
·        Minimum Stress Paddling
·        Reverse Paddling
·        Stopping
·        Sweep Strokes ( Forward & Reverse )
·        Draw Strokes
·        Low Support or Low Brace ·        Sculling for support. Pawlatta and normal.

 Note : Above exercise to be completed on Dry Land prior to Confined Water Training.

6)       Stroke Practice. ( As above )
7)      Capsize Drill ( In water shallow enough to stand in. To be completed toward end of  training session.
8)       Self Rescue Options
·        Paddle Float Rescue – Practice.
·        Assisted Rescues - Practice
·        Cowboy / Straddle  Re-entry.
·        Sling / Paddle Float Combination.
·        Eskimo Roll ( Demonstration ).

Check out our JBK Course Promotional Video filmed right here in Jervis Bay. Our Sea Kayaking Courses are Great fun and ensure plenty of great experiences all year round.

PRICE :
$125.00 with equipment hire from JB
  ( OR )
$104-00 with own equipment supply.

 

 

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