Touring Classes

Touring Kayaks are long and can be rather narrow boats, known for their speed and trackability. They are used primarily on flat stretches of river, lakes, bays, and on the ocean.

Basic Kayak / Getting Started
For Whitewater, Recreational, or Touring Boaters
Two hours group class held at Eastwood Lake

Class Covers:
Loading and unloading equipment
Getting in and out of the boat
Wet Exits
How to use a paddle
Basic Strokes & Maneuvering
Paddling in a group
Safety information

Held at Eastwood Lake

Class Covers:
Boat Control
Safety
Winds, Tides, Weather
Chop & Waves
Boat Design & Rudders
Turning & Speed
Dealing with other Boats

Stroke Drills
Held on flatwater

Class Covers:
Focuses on proper stroke technique and drills you can use to improve your paddling

Flat Water Rescues Class
Held at Eastwood Lake

Class Covers:
Different methods of rescue for touring boaters

Navigation Class
____ hour class, includes both classroom and on the lake time.

Class Covers:
Using a compass
GPS units
Map reading

Kayak Rolling Class
For Whitewater & Touring Boaters
Held on Eastwood Lake or in swimming pool

Class Covers:
Kayak rolling technique & practice