Foundation Skills Courses - 2010
Starting with a strong foundation to build your new skills upon will allow you to
progress and master the "art" of kayaking so you can more quickly get on the water
to the destinations you dream of. Advanced paddlers with weak foundations will
encounter problems achieving goals and possibly getting injured as they paddle in
more demanding environments. Foundation courses develop good body awareness,
balance, and understanding of how the boat and paddle interact with the water. A
solid base of skills will make you a more effective and efficient paddler which will
increase your fun and enjoyment of this great sport.
To register for a course, call Body Boat Blade at 1.360.376.5388 or send
us an e-mail at info@bodyboatblade.com.
For payment and refund policy information, read The
Fine Print.
FIRST TIME PADDLER
5 hours
FEE: See our private coaching fees.
DATES: Call us at the office to set up a class. 360-376-5388
PREREQUISITES: None!
If you have never been in a single kayak, are apprehensive of wet exits, or have concerns about sufficient upper body strength to perform rescues, this is a good place to start. This class will focus on the basic skills: forward paddling, stopping, moving sideways, and turning skills. The class will be customized to your wants and needs.
FOUNDATION SKILLS
2 days
FEE: US $280.00 (with a maximum of 4 students, you can expect a lot of individual attention.)
DATES: (2010) May 15-16, June 26-27, July 8-9, August 28-29
PREREQUISITES: You are comfortable with water, in good physical condition, and have been in a single kayak before.
This is the starting place for new paddlers or for people who have some experience but need more foundation to their existing skills. You will learn current kayaking techniques in capsize recoveries, body, boat and blade awareness, strokes for steering, going straight, sideways, staying upright, and (possibly) rolling. This course will give you a solid foundation to get you started and that will carry over as you advance as a paddler. We will also look at kayak clothing, and other important equipment and gear. This part of the course will help you make educated decisions about future kayaking related purchases.
ROLLING
90 minutes
FEE: US $120.00
DATES: Call us at the office to set up a session 360-376-5388
PREREQUISITES: Comfortable with water, some very basic kayak skills.
Rolling is a foundation skill. Once you have your roll, your other skills tend to increase exponentially, as does your confidence! The skilled coaches at BBB will help you attain a solid, effective roll quickly. Avoid learning "bad habits" from self teaching or working with untrained peers. We have been teaching successful rolling skills for nearly 20 years!
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