Next Sessions

• 25th September - 26th September 2010 - ( 7 spots left )
  

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DURATION: 7:45am – Approx. 1:30pm Each Day

DAY ONE

OUTLINE:

Why Women Make Great Kayakers :
The finer points · Basic Sea Skills Session One Course Content
Equipment

ORIENTATION :

How to carry your kayak correctly, How to Load your Kayak on your Vehicle, Women Specific Equipment, Gear & Clothing, Common Concerns, How to pack your sea kayak for trips/camping.

• Paddling Technique. ( Dry Run )
• Minimum Stress Paddling
• Forward Stroke
• 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.

Capsize Drill - The WET EXIT (In water shallow enough to stand in. To be completed toward end of training session).
Self Rescue Options

•  Paddle Float Rescue – Practice.
•  Assisted Rescues - Practice
•  Cowboy / Straddle Re-entry.
•  Sling / Paddle Float Combination.
•  Eskimo Roll + Re Enter Roll ( Demonstration Only ).

DAY TWO

½ Day Paddling Trip : BAY EXPERIENCE GUIDED KAYAKING TRIP

Now that you have successfully completed your Sea Skills Basic Course lets go and explore Jervis Bay with two relaxed paddling sessions of approximately 1.5 hours, total trip time is approx 5.5hrs. A well deserved mid morning break of about an hour ensures you are able to revitalize your mind and energy. You will be able to practice your new skills as well as relax & enjoy the company of your fellow paddlers and take in the beautiful waterway surrounds.
Duration 7.45am till 1.15pm approx.

INCLUSIONS AS FOLLOWS :

• Tuition given to level of tour
• Professional Guidance with Australian Canoeing Qualified Leaders
• Morning Tea ( Freshly Brewed Coffee / Tea / Freshly Baked Cake /Fresh Fruit).
• National Park User Fees ( where applicable ).