Sea Kayak Skills Course

Adventure is what sea kayaking is all about. Leaving a busy beach in the centre of town and within minutes, it is you, your mates and the ocean. A deserted beach for a picnic, a fish for dinner or a remote campsite for a night watching the stars and listening to morepork. This is THE course to do if you are new to kayaking and want to start gaining confidence within your boat, or are a paddler who wants to brush up on the basics...

What you'll learn:

Self-rescues
Assist others to re-enter their kayak
Paddle strokes including; power, sweep, draw, rudders and support
How to set up your kayak, what you need, and how to use it
Beach launching and landing
Kayak support strokes
Steering with your paddle and rudder
Edging or railing your kayak to gain better control
Packing a kayak
Camping
Navigation and weather skills
Risk management
Clothing and equipment
Transporting kayaks
Simple tow systems

General enquires:

info@yakityyak.co.nz