Canoe & Kayak Taranaki > Taranaki Yakity Yak Club > Sea Kayak Skills Course
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Sea Kayak Skills Course
Introduction to Sea KayakingSEA KAYAKING STAGE ONE SKILLS COURSE
A comprehensive course designed to cover the skills required to become a technically correct and safe paddler. The course is arranged in a progressive manner to allow you to develop the techniques and your confidence at an enjoyable pace with great end results.
PROGRAMME
*Note Pool session time may change
FRIDAY EVENING 7.00PM TO 8.30PM: WET EXITS, WATER CONFIDENCE & RESCUES
Fletcher Challenge Energy Aquatic Centre indoor heated pool. (Kawaroa Park)
Here we will teach you about the easy ways of entering and exiting a kayak along with the methods of self and group rescues - all in the warm waters of our pool.
SATURDAY 9.00AM TO 4.00PM: PADDLE & BOAT HANDLING SKILLS AND RESCUES
Meet at Canoe & Kayak Taranaki shop (6/631 Devon Rd, Waiwakaiho, New Plymouth)
Paddle skills and rescue techniques are the main way of preventing potential problems and guaranteeing enjoyment so the day is spent giving you the skills and practise time to allow you to develop them.
SUNDAY 8.30AM TO 4.00PM: PLANNING, PACKING AND GROUP CONTROL
Meet at Canoe & Kayak Taranaki shop (6/631 Devon Rd, Waiwakaiho, New Plymouth)
We head off for the day to cover the issues of paddling in the Taranaki area, including weather, basic navigation, trip planning, communications, group management, safety equipment and procedures whilst having an enjoyable days outing. The day is spent leisurely exploring an area of the Taranaki waterways.
INFORMATION
BRING: Warm changes of clothes / raincoat / Polypropylene or woollen tops and bottoms / Wet suit / Windproof and waterproof jacket.
Hats for sun and cold / Sunscreen / sun glasses (a cord is recommended to prevent loss) / wet weather foot wear -old sandshoes or dive booties.
1st YEAR CLUB MEMBERSHIP, SATURDAY LUNCH AND KAYAK HIRE ARE INCLUDED IN FEES.
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