Paddling Series:
| If you're a BEGINNING paddler, begin your foray into the wet world of kayaking by gaining an immediate comfort level in your boat through exiting the boat when it is upside down. Then discover the concepts behind making a boat do what you want it to do, whether that is to go forward, stop, turn or move sideways. You'll have a chance to explore how the lower body controls much of what your boat does and discover how to prevent yourself from an unanticipated capsize utilizing both the paddle and some body English. Once you have the strokes down, try your hand at a few rescues. Learn how to get yourself or someone else back into the kayak quickly and efficiently in the event of a capsize. And, learn the components of the Eskimo roll, the most efficient self rescue, which utilizes a combination of the skills and body mechanics that have been previously introduced to you in the series. For the EXPERIENCED paddler, challenge yourself to new limits with your strokes, leans, braces and the Eskimo roll. Work on blending your strokes to achieve a finesse, efficiency , and style on the water which will enhance your performance and confidence in open water conditions. Prices include all boating equipment. Pre-registration required. |
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Portland, Maine
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Choose one of these four series:
Sat. 3:30-6:30 PM, Sun., 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
March 18 & 19
April 8 & 9
May 6 & 7
May 20 & 21
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$175
Covers 6 hours of pool time.
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Bridgewater, New Jersey
Somerset Valley YMCA
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Choose one of these five series:
Saturdays, 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Sundays, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Feb. 18 & 19
March 18 & 19
April 1 & 2
April 29 & 30
May 13 & 14
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$195
Covers 6 hours of pool time
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NEW LOCATION!
Wiscasset, Maine
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Choose one of these five series:
Saturdays, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Sundays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
February 11 & 12
March 11 & 12
April 1 & 2
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$175
Covers 6 hours of pool time. |
Bracing and Rolling Pool Clinics
Learn or practice the moves you need to keep yourself upright in your kayak, or right it if you capsize. In these clinics we'll teach you several bracing techniques for recovering your balance and the Eskimo roll, all in the comfort of a warm pool. These clinics are for people with some paddling experience (we recommend you take the Paddling Series above, first). Prices include all boating equipment. Pre-registration required.
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Portland, Maine
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March 19 (1:00-3:00 PM)
April 9 (1:00-3:00 PM)
May 7 (1:00-3:00 PM)
May 21 (1:00-3:00 PM)
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$75 per session; 2006 Indoor Kayak Series graduates, $60)
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Bridgewater, New Jersey
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Feb 19 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)
March 12(7:00 - 9:00 PM)
April 2 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)
April 30 (7:00-9:00 PM)
May 14 (7:00-9:00 PM)
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$75 per session; 2006 Indoor Kayak Series graduates, $60)
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NEW LOCATION!
Wiscasset, Maine
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Feb. 12 (5:00-7:00 PM)
March 12 (5:00-7:00 PM)
April 2 (5:00-7:00 PM)
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$75 per session; 2006 Indoor Kayak Series graduates, $60) |
Self and Assisted Rescue Pool Clinics
Learn "rescues that work". No fluff, bluff or magic machismo – just plain and simple techniques that you can count on for success. Prices include all boating equipment. Sea kayaks will be used for this program. Pre-registration required
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Portland, Maine
Driving Directions
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March 19 (1:00-3:00 PM)
April 9 (1:00-3:00 PM)
May 7 (1:00-3:00 PM)
May 21 (1:00-3:00 PM)
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Cost: $75 per session; 2006 Indoor Kayak Series graduates, $60)
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Bridgewater, New Jersey
Driving Directions
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Feb 19 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)
March 12(7:00 - 9:00 PM)
April 2 (7:00 - 9:00 PM)
April 30 (7:00-9:00 PM)
May 14 (7:00-9:00 PM)
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Cost: $75 per session; 2006 Indoor Kayak Series graduates, $60)
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NEW LOCATION!
Wiscasset, Maine
Driving Directions |
Feb. 12 (5:00-7:00 PM)
March 12 (5:00-7:00PM)
April 2 (5:00-7:00 PM)
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$75 per session; 2006 Indoor Kayak Series graduates, $60) |
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