If you are participating in the Sea Kayak Leg of the **Ski to Sea Race** and need to rent a kayak, if you take this course, we will give you a $50 voucher for a race day kayak rental! Contact us after you get registered, and we will get you all set up.
What do you do if you fall out of your kayak away from shore? What do you do if your paddling partner falls out of their kayak?
Rescue Skills are among the most valuable skills for paddlers wanting to spend time on the water. Whether you’re just getting started or have been at it for a while, this course will act as an introduction, refresher, and “tune-up” for kayakers at all levels. Body Boat Blade Coaches are up to date on the most effective and efficient methods for kayak rescues.
In this class, we will focus on the wet exit, assisted partner rescue, self-rescue, towing, and calling for help on the water. There are different techniques for each, and we will break them down into parts so you can choose which method works best for you. We’ll also work on our foundation kayaking skills as they relate to safety and rescue
This class pairs well with our other Foundations courses. It is a good precursor to our 2-day Incident Management course, where we dive deep into risk management and how to respond to sea kayaking’s most common (and some uncommon) incidents.
Ski to Sea – The original multisport relay race, from Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay
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 efficient paddler. The goal for this course is to promote efficient, effective, and ergonomic kayaking for long-term paddler development.
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Expand your paddle stroke “tool box
Efficient use of paddle strokes
Develop your contextual understanding of kayak maneuvers (what to do when/where)
Increase speed of self/assisted rescues
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Basic understanding of how to move your sea kayak using body, boat and blade; wet exits; foundational strokes. This class is a natural progression from Foundations Level 1.
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Onboarding: After signing up, we’ll send you a questionnaire to complete about your kayaking experience and general health to ensure you’re enrolling in the right class.
Our BBB coaches will review your application and send you a confirmation.
Not sure which class is right for you? We’re here to help! We'll match you with the best course based on your skill level and paddling goals, answer your questions, and walk you through any prerequisites. Just reach out!
Some courses are not listed on the schedule. If you're interested in a personalized course of study, contact us to discuss your needs and objectives.