The sea kayak is an amazing craft.
Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.
The Sea Starter course is:
- Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday
- Sea Starter Courses are held monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham
At the conclusion of the course you will be entitled to four hours* of FREE sea kayak hire. A great opportunity to hone and consolidate your new skills! Children, 14 and under are free, however they must paddle a double sea kayak with an adult.
Day 1
- Boat design
- Choosing the right kayak
- Efficient methods of turning and steering your kayak
- Efficient forward paddling techniques
- Stopping, reversing and making your kayak go sideways
- Effects of tides and wind
- Edging and leaning
- Wet exits
Day 2
- Review and revise
- The low support stroke
- C-C motion / hip flick
- Principles of Eskimo rolling
- Self rescues, assisted rescues
- Towing methods involving two or more paddlers
- Trip planning and trip ideas
- Group management skills.
How much & what does it include?
- $320 per person or $270 if using your own kayak (must meet a specified standard)
- If you wish to undertake this course in one of our stable double sea kayaks the price is $490 for 2 people (over 14)**
- Qualify for your Paddle Australia Basic Skills Award (follow the link for more info)
- Sea kayak and accessories, safety gear and paddling jacket
- Extra equipment hire - wetsuit $15
- Four hours complementary sea kayak hire (valid for six months & not available if doing the course in your own kayak)
- Children, 14 and under are free tuition**, however they must paddle a double sea kayak with an adult.
6 Reasons to Enrol
- Fun, fun, fun. Good skills means you can have more fun on the water.
- Become a better paddler faster! Good instruction means you can gain skills in 2 days that would take a lot longer to gain on your own.
- Increase your confidence with the ability to competently perform basic sea kayaking rescues.
- Start with good habits and avoid having to get rid of bad habits later on.
- Learning to paddle within a group is a supportive and fun environment in which to learn.
- Some stuff is just too hard to learn from books- we believe in “learning by doing”.
Challenging, Exciting and Fun
Feedback from hundreds of clients who have participated on the course has helped us design a sequentially orientated program that meets the expectations of our clients and delivers positive outcomes.
Courses are often described as challenging, exciting and heaps of fun! Experienced paddlers are often the ones that gain the most from refining and revising their current skills. Most importantly, inexperienced paddlers will leave with a completely new skill set that will launch them into one of the fastest growing sports in the world - Sea kayaking.
Outcomes & Results
- How to choose the right boat to purchase
- Understanding sea kayak design and performance
- Fundamental strokes and efficient technique
- Paddling with and without rudders
- Defensive paddling skills
- Self and assisted rescues and recoveries
- Effects of tide and wind
- Basic navigation principles
- Planning & preparation
*Complimentary hire must be completed in one session.
**To book 2 adults /Over 14's in a double select "For Two in a Double Kayak" and leave Quantity as "1" (ie. one kayak with 2 people)
For an adult with a child under 14 in a double leave that box unchecked (so you are paying for the adult only) but let us know by email or in the Comments box at checkout.
