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Instruction (Page updated February 3, 2007)LEVEL 1 (8 hours): The Level 1 course is designed to provide beginners with a safe and fun introduction to the sport of coastal kayaking. You will have fun learning about personal safety equipment, kayak design, paddles, basic strokes and maneuvers, rescues, the wet exit, carrying your boat safely, plus a whole lot more. Registration Form (PDF) Level 1 Class Dates for 2007 LEVEL 2 (8 hours): The Level 2 will help the intermediate coastal kayaker to perfect their advanced strokes and maneuvers. After you have learned the basics, this is where you get to be technical on the water. Boat handling and control are the focus of this extra fun class and you will begin working on a roll. You must complete Level 1 prior to taking the Level 2 course. Registration Form (PDF) Level 2 Class Dates for 2007 LEVEL 3 (8 hours): Now that you've advanced your skills, the Level 3 course will take you out onto the open water where you will use your advanced strokes and maneuvers. Basic navigation and chart reading will be used to journey to a secret destination. Open water rescues will be performed. Waves will not be larger than 2 feet and wind speed will not be greater than 15 knots. You must complete Level 2 prior to taking the Level 3 course. Level 3 Registration Form (PDF) Level 3 Class Dates for 2007 August 11- Kayak Camping 101 – This class will teach you how to pack your kayak for an overnight trip. We’ll go over what to bring and how to pack it. If your desire is to go on an extended trip with your boat, you’ll want everything you need to enjoy your stay in the wilderness. This is a 4-hour class and the cost is $75. Mimi Clifton at (985) 264-6468 or aquaventures98@yahoo.com Registration Form (PDF) Kayak Camping Class Dates for 2007 PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE INSTRUCTION: Private (1-on-1) and semi-private (2-3 people) are available upon request. If you wish to work on your roll, bracing, sculling, strokes, rescues, whatever kayaking skills you desire, we’re available to accommodate you. Please call or email to set up a convenient date and time. COURSE FEES: 8-hour class – group $125; semi-private (2-3 people) $145; private $165 4-hour class – group $75; semi-private $95; private $110 The course fee includes instruction, insurance, snacks and ACA materials. The course fee DOES NOT include rental fee for boat and equipment. If you need to rent a boat and equipment, please add $25 to the course fee. Payment is due upon registration. DISCOUNTS -- if you take two or more courses in the same calendar year, you receive a 10% discount off your course fee. Private and semi-private multi-day courses receive a 10% discount. Rental fees are not discounted. If you purchase a kayak from SouthCoast Kayaks you will receive a complimentary 8-hour class. REFUND POLICY – you will receive a full refund if you notify SouthCoast Kayaks 4 days prior to the scheduled course. You will receive 50% of your course/rental fee if you cancel 3 days prior the to the scheduled course. If you need to cancel your course, your course/rental fee is transferable to another scheduled course. Just let us know what alternative date you choose.
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