Instruction - Flatwater and Sea Kayak Classes

Flatwater and Sea Kayak Classes are offered at our Adirondack School, with most instruction based around the Old Forge, NY area, and open water kayak instruction occuring on Lake Ontario in Pulaski, NY. All of our classes require a reservation and deposit - please contact us to make a reservation or if you have any further questions. For reservation and refund policy, please click here.

QUICKSTART TO KAYAK
$59 per person
This 3 hour course will expose you to the basic paddling and safety skills necessary for exploring the sport of kayaking. No special skills or previous experience is necessary, and all types of kayaks (recreation, touring, whitewater) are introduced. This clinic is taught on quiet water, and it’s the perfect environment to "get your feet wet" and experience a new sport in a controlled and safe environment.
Dates: Offered daily throughout the summer (May 1st to September 28th) with reservations. Please email or call 315-335-1681 to reserve a class today.   

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAK
$129 per person
This full day course is designed to emphasize safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry-level individuals in all types of kayaks. In the course we will cover safety, pre-paddling needs, capsizing, basic strokes and boat maneuvers. Upon completion of this course you should be able to safely enter and exit your kayak, comfortably control your boat going forwards and backwards and be able to control your boat in the event of a capsize.
Dates: May 31, June 28, July 13, and August 10, 2008

ESSENTIALS OF KAYAK TOURING
$129 per person
A full day class designed with the entry level touring kayaker in mind. Topics covered in the class will include safety, pre-trip planning, basic strokes and maneuvers, rescues, emergency planning and weather observation. At the end of the day you should feel comfortable moving your boat in all directions, performing self rescues, be able to identify on water and environmental hazards and know when it is safe and appropriate to paddle.
Dates: June 1, July 26, and August 16, 2008  


TOURING STROKES AND RESCUE REFINEMENT
$129 per person
This one day class is designed for the paddler who has previous experience or instruction and is looking to fine tune their strokes. During this class we will also introduce more advanced strokes and rescues. At the end of this class you should feel like you are in absolute command of your boat and be comfortable re-entering your boat under various conditions.
Dates: June 29, July 27, and August 23, 2008  


OPEN WATER KAYAK
$139 per person
This day class is an introduction to open water paddling. You should already be very comfortable in your boat and have had some previous instruction or paddling experience. In this class we will review strokes, maneuvers and rescues but it will be assumed that you have previously been exposed to them. We will spend significant amounts of time on navigation, deep water rescues and identifying marine and environmental hazards.
Dates: May 17, 2008  

TOTAL IMMERSION TOURING KAYAK
$369 per person
This 3 day intensive class is designed to take you from “Essentials of Kayak Touring“ through “Open Water Kayak“. You do need some previous paddling experience, to be in good physical condition and to be very comfortable in water.
Dates: May 24-26, 2008 


EXPEDITION EQUIPMENT AND PACKING
$69 per person
This half day lecture style class is designed for those of you want to start doing expedition trips with your touring kayak but don’t know what equipment is necessary or how to properly and efficiently pack your boat. You will be exposed to all of equipment needed for a trip from the different types of stoves, tents, dry bags, dromedary bags, sleeping bags, first aid equipment and safety equipment. Then you will be shown a system for packing your boat that will enable you to retrieve gear efficiently and keep your boat trim.
Dates: Please contact us for summer 2008 dates.   


TOURING RESCUE CLASS
$69 per person
This ½ day class is the “what do I do now class”. If you paddle long enough you will eventually end up out of your boat. In this class dry and wet, solo and tandem re-entries will be introduced and practiced.
Dates: July 12 (morning), August 9 (morning), and September 6 (morning), 2008 

ESKIMO ROLL
$69 per person
A ½ day class that will introduce you to the mysterious and often mis-understood Eskimo roll. The roll will be broken down into a series of easy to understand moves that will make it easier to practice.
Dates: July 12 (afternoon), August 9 (afternoon), and September 6 (afternoon), 2008  

SURF PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Half day: $119 weekday, $149 weekend
Dates: available upon request; please contact us.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Weekday $199 per day, $119 per half day and $349 per couple
Weekend $249 per day, $149 per half day and $449 per couple
Private instruction is for anyone in any craft. If you don’t fit into the advertised classes, need a rolling tune-up or can’t make an advertised date private instruction may be for you. The day can be customized to address all of your individual needs without going over material that you may already know.
Dates: available upon request; please contact us.

INTRODUCTION TO KAYAK INSTRUCTOR TRAINING COURSE (IDW/ICE AND UPDATE)
2008 date TBD.
$259 per person for the full class
$129 per person for an update

As more people discover kayaking, there is an increasing need for qualified instructors who can help paddlers develop the basic skills they need to be safe on the water. The Introduction to Kayak certification qualifies you to teach introductory kayak skills in a variety of kayaks (sea, river, recreational, sit on top) in a protected and calm water location. A great way for camp waterfront staff to add kayaking to their camp programs, this certification is also appropriate for instructors who limit their teaching to inland lakes.

The first part of the course (Instructor Development Workshop, or IDW) is an intensive, comprehensive day of learning, teaching, and developing skills and confidence for the Instructor Candidates. It has been designed to orient you to the teaching standards, policies, and certification guidelines of the American Canoe Association. During the course, you will be exposed to different teaching methods and will have a chance to experiment with them while making presentations on pre-assigned teaching topics.

The second part of the course (Instructor Certification Exam, or ICE) is when you will be evaluated on your knowledge, technical skills, modeling form and leadership abilities. As in the IDW, you will be pre-assigned teaching topics.

If you are a current IK instructor and are in need of an update, you can attend either day to complete your requirements for an update.

 

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