SEA KAYAK SKILLS CLASS PACKAGE
SIGN UP FOR THE INTRODUCTORY, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED SEA KAYAK CLASSES, GET 15% DISCOUNT
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Highlights
- Sign up for all three classes and save money
- Introductory Sea Kayaking
- Intermediate Sea Kayaking
- Advanced Sea Kayaking
- Take all three and become a competent paddler
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Do you already know that you want to become an advanced kayaker, even though you haven’t yet taken your first class? This package allows you to sign up for Introductory Sea Kayaking, Intermediate Sea Kayaking, and Advanced Sea Kayaking all at a 15% discount! Note: The first two classes are offered in both Alameda and Sausalito. The Advanced Class only in Sausalito. Call our Sea Trek office to book your Sea Kayak Skills Class Package and get your discount.
If after completing the first two classes you would rather not do the Advanced Sea Kayaking class, you can replace it with any of our all-day trips for the same price. Call (415) 332-8494 for dates and registration.
Bay Model, 2100 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA 94965 Follow Bay Model signs, and park in Bay Model lot.
COMING FROM THE NORTH ON HWY 101:
- Take Sausalito/Marin City exit. Sea Trek is roughly 1.7 miles.
- Go left under the freeway and right onto Bridgeway.
- Count seven signal lights (including the signal where you turn right onto Bridgeway).
- Turn left on Marinship Way. This is the first possible left after Harbor Drive and is opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter.
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
COMING FROM THE SOUTH (Golden Gate Bridge) ON HWY 101:
- Take the Rodeo Drive exit off 101 (comes after Spencer Drive exit). From exit to Sea Trek is approx. 1.2 miles.
- At the first stop sign bear left onto Nevada Street.
- Nevada Street ends at Bridgeway. Turn right on Bridgeway and at the second signal light (just after Spring Street signal light) take a left at Marinship Way (opposite a 7-11 market and bus stop shelter).
- Go down the hill and continue straight. Follow Bay Model signs. Turn right between Bay Model warehouses. Drive towards the water and the Bay Model/Sea Trek parking lot is on the left. Parking is free.
RECOMMENDED READING
Learn Basic Kayaking Skills
First Strokes – Kayak Touring for Sit-on-Top & Sit-inside Kayaks by Mitch Powers
Second Edition
Written by Sea Trek’s head instructor Mitch Powers
If you want a primer to review what you know before taking a class, or simply want to supplement your learning in class with something you can take home and read, First Strokes is an excellent guide to the basic skills you’ll need to paddle a kayak. Written by Sea Trek’s own head instructor, Mitch Powers, this guide has:
- Over 120 photo-illustrations
- Basic equipment, outfitting and boat control techniques
- An in-depth chapter on paddle strokes
- Rescues for sit-on-tops and sit-insides
- Storage, transportation, launching and practice sessions
- Trip planning and safety considerations
First Strokes covers all the basic skills needed to start the adventure of kayaking! If you want to keep it simple this book will give you basic strokes, rescues and safety information. For those wishing to advance further you’ll find in-depth discussions of all the major kayaking skills as well as extra points sections at the end of most chapters where you can learn to take your skills to the next level.
JOIN THE ADVENTURE
Call us at 415-332-8494 to book a trip today!
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Ages 18 years old and up. Please call for questions about kids under 18 years old.
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