About our classes-

Paddling skills are developed over time. Our classes are designed to introduce strokes and maneuvers while taking a tour, allowing time for you to develop the feel of your new skills.

We keep a fleet of modern sea kayaks, with various sizes for a proper fit. We also provide wetsuits, paddling jackets and all other gear. You are welcome to bring your own equipment. We will ask about your kayak and gear to be sure it is suitable for the focus of our class.

We locate our classes in various locations, depending on our focus,  and the conditions desired. Locations will be as far North as San Francisco, and as far South as Pismo, and include our favorite spots in between. Our local lakes also offer beauty and close proximity for foundational skills classes.

Foundation classes-

Basic skills 1
    ⁃    Learn about the boats and equipment.
    ⁃    Learn the basic maneuvering strokes with proper form for efficiency and injury prevention.
    ⁃    Duration: 1/2 day
    ⁃    Prerequisites: no prior paddling experience necessary.

Basic skills 2
    ⁃    Learn bracing for capsize prevention.
    ⁃    Learn to "wet exit" and get back in your kayak.
    ⁃    Learn assisted rescue.
    ⁃    Duration 1/2 day
    ⁃    Prerequisite: basic skills 1

Note: Take Basics 1 and Basics 2 for a perfect full day combination!

Basic skills 3
    ⁃    Become "one" with your kayak by engaging your lower body for control and efficiency.
    ⁃    Learn new strokes to master controlling your kayak.
    ⁃    Prerequisites: basic skills 2
    ⁃    Duration: 1/2 day or full day tour.

Rolling and bracing
    ⁃    Learn more bracing skills for capsize prevention.
    ⁃    Learn to roll your kayak for the ultimate self rescue!
    ⁃    Prerequisites: basic skills 3
    ⁃    Duration: 1/2 day
    ⁃    This class is offered "one on one" only.

Sea classes-

Surf zone 
    ⁃    Learn to safely launch and land in mild surf. This is an essential skill if you want to paddle on the ocean! 
    ⁃    Prerequisites: basic skills 3
    ⁃    Duration: full day

Intro to sea touring
    ⁃    Learn to plan a safe journey on the sea.
    ⁃    Learn skills in navigation and sea state/weather prediction. 
    ⁃    Learn and practice more rescue skills.
    ⁃    Learn towing techniques.
    ⁃    Prerequisites: basic skills 3 and surf zone. Successful roll not required.
    ⁃    Duration: full day or 2 day.