| Introduction to Coastal Sea Kayak Touring: |
| Safety & Equipment: |
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Review basic gear and supplies to bring and how to
dress for the weather.
Much of the clothing used in kayaking can be drawn from other sports.
Review navigational aides, weather & tide conditions, etc.
to assure a fun experience |
| How to fit a Kayak & Terminology: |
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We take great
care to fit each quest to their kayak from our extensive fleet of kayaks providing comfort
& performance for all paddling interest & ability. |
| Basic Paddle Strokes: |
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Forward Stroke,
Reverse Stroke, Turning Strokes ( forward & reverse sweep) |
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Advanced Strokes
are demonstrated: High Brace, Low Brace, Draw Stroke |
| How to use Rudder or Skeg: |
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Paddling with the aid of a rudder is useful when wind &
tides dictate & if preferred, instruction
in kayak with skeg can be arranged. |
Kayak instruction includes paddle
through the neighboring EBF Wildlife Refuge |
There are two times
for the Introduction to Kayak program: 1 1/2 & 2 1/2 hrs
The 1 1/2 hr program provides the same level
of instruction as the 2 1/2 hr program,
just 1 hr shorter. The 1 1/2 hr program was developed for families with
children and for those desiring a shorter experience & for cost savings.
The pricing is also based on a sliding
scale depending on the amount in the group.
Unless private or semi-private instruction /
tour is desired, we make every attempt to schedule small intimate groups with similar
interest & abilities & for cost savings to all. |
Introduction to Kayaking & Tour 1 1/2 hrs
recommended for shorter time on water &
families with children |
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Group
(4-12): single $ 45 pp tandem $ 35 pp
Semi-Private (2-3): single $ 85 pp tandem $ 65 pp
Private:
single
$ 95 pp tandem
$ 80 pp
children (7 to11) $ 25 Must be accompanied with guardian adult (18+) in
tandem |
Introduction to Kayaking & Tour
2 1/2 hrs
recomended for extented
time within wildlife refuge |
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Group
(4-12): single $ 65 pp
tandem $ 50 pp |
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Semi-Private
(2-3): single $ 95 pp tandem $ 85 pp |
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Private:
single
$180 pp tandem $ 95 pp |
Reserve for family or group of 4 or more & save $ 5 per
person! |
| Beyond the Basics: 2 1/2 hours max 18 |
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Wet Exit...
explained &, weather permitting, demonstrated.
Participants should perform, in
time, a wet exit for confidence of control exit from kayak
in the event of capsize. |
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J-Lean...
explained & demonstrated with all participants practicing |
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Draw Stroke...
sculling and draw to hip....edge control |
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Low & High
Brace |
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Self Rescue
& Partner Rescue...explained &, weather permitting, demonstrated |
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As with the wet exit, the ability for Self
Rescue & Assisted (partner) Rescue is recommended
for gaining the confidence for continued enjoyment of sea kayak touring
We generally give this level of instruction in single
kayaks, however a tandem may be arranged. |
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Group (4-12): $ 65 pp
Semi-Private (2-3): $
95 pp Private: $150 pp |
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| Rescue Classes: 2 1/2 hrs max 12 |
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Proper boat fit...wearing your kayak, not just sitting in it |
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Wet-exit...getting out of your kayak while upside down underwater |
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Self-rescue...paddle float and cowboy re-entry |
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Partner-rescues...T-rescue, All-In rescue, and bow and side Eskimo rescues. |
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Rolling mechanics...the setup, sweep, and hip snap recovery |
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Group (4-12): $ 65 pp Semi-Private (2-3): $ 95 pp Private: $150 pp |
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| Rolling instruction: 2 hrs 4 person max |
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Prerequisites... Must be able to perform wet
exit & demonstrate sufficient paddling and rescuing skills. |
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$100 (2- 4) per person private $150 |
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| New Jersey Kayak's Bootcamp click for details 5 hour program |
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A Sea Kayak Touring fast-track
program including Basic, Beyond the Basic & Rescue Classes for those seeking a
complete exposure to sea kayak touring. New Jersey Kayak's Bootcamp will provide
guest with all the skills necessary to navigate their own sea touring kayak.
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Please call or email
for appointment for all above kayak instruction
609 698-4440 newjerseykayak@newjerseykayak.com |
