This 3-hour beginner kayak lesson gives guests an overview of basic knowledge and practical skills for sea kayaking.
This includes:
- Becoming familiar with the essential equipment required for kayaking
- Practising how to enter and exit the kayaks.
- Practising the basic paddle strokes including forward, backward and sweep strokes.
- Learning the single recovery and assisted recovery either on land or in the water.
- Information on tides and currents, weather and safety management.
- An overview of kayak etiquettes and situations involved in a kayaking trip.
- The differences between various kayak equipment.
Intermediate / Refresher: 3hours
This 3-hour intermediate lesson is best advised for already experienced paddlers who wish to gain knowledge in becoming a more independent paddler.
- Quick review of beginner lessons.
- An in-depth lesson on reading nautical charts, understanding navigation and using a compass.
- Review scenarios such as looking for places to camp, reading and predicting changes in the weather, managing group dynamics, emergency contact procedures and safety.