ELEMENTS OF COASTAL KAYAKING I
Skills, gear, and common sense.
ELEMENTS I
- BILL THOMAS — JULY 11–17, AUGUST 8–14, August 22–28
- MIKE O’BRIEN — SEPTEMBER 5–11 (over 40 crowd)
Nothing, absolutely nothing, conveys the joy of being afloat quite so purely as a kayak. Thus, we offer you a variety of excellent opportunities to learn the art of sea kayaking! Explore the islands of the Deer Isle Archipelago during the day and return home each evening to a great meal and a comfortable bed. This is coastal touring at its best!
In this elementary course, instructors will cover a variety of subject matter: selecting an appropriate kayak; reviewing safety procedures and necessary safety equipment; transporting kayaks; practicing various paddle strokes; discussing rescue methods; navigation; and better understanding weather and sea conditions. Our focus throughout each course will be giving each student the confidence and skills to safely pursue the sport of sea kayaking.
In a series of day trips, you’ll explore some of the most spectacular parts of the rocky Maine coast. Our instructors, Mike O’Brien and Bill Thomas will call upon their years of experience as kayak instructors to provide answers to your questions about wind and wave. For interested individuals this week promises to be good fun and a great education. To enjoy these courses you should be in good health (although our instructors assure us that the course will not degenerate into an athletic contest). No previous kayaking experience is required except in the ELEMENTS OF COASTAL kAYAKING II course with Bill Thomas.
Tuition: $700
Note: Kayaks, paddles, sprayskirts, and life jackets will be provided by the School, but students are welcome and encouraged to bring their own if so desired.