Intermediate Current and Surfing Clinic
This clinic is limited to 6 students. We will meet on Tuesday night at a group Airbnb (which is included in the cost), and the clinic will proceed as follows:
Day 1
- Meet at the launch for a safety talk and paddle to the features.
- Work on kayaking in currents.
- Reading a river
- Rescues and Safety
- Ferry Glides
- Eddy Turns
- Rolling
Day 2
- Meet at the launch for a safety talk and paddle to the features.
- Surf a standing wave.
Day 3
- Meet at the launch for a safety talk and paddle to the features.
- Build on our skills with another day of surfing on a standing wave.
- Pack up and drive home
At the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Read a river feature
- Understand River safety
- Understand the basic moves for a sea kayak in currents.
- Perform a rescue in moving water.
- Learn group dynamics on a surf trip.
- Try to surf an epic standing wave!
Gear Required:
- A sea kayak that is surfable.
- Some examples would be a NDK Romany, P&H Delphin, Current Designs Karla or Valley Gemini.
- Rentals are available, if needed.
- Using a full length touring kayak with limited rocker is not a good choice for this event.
- A PFD is mandatory.
- A helmet is mandatory, if you need a rental we have some.
- A paddle.
During this class, you will:
- Push your skills more than ever before
- Surfing is hard work but extremely rewarding.
- You will experience the adrenaline rush of dropping into a real feature
- Have fun.
- Catching a surf wave will change you forever.
- Make friends.
- You will meet a group of kayakers similar to you at the same point in their development.
Personal equipment to bring with you:
- Kayaking clothing appropriate for cold immersion
- Water shoes / neoprene boots.
- Helmet Mandatory! If you don’t have this item please contact us for rentals
- Money to split food for the weekend
- Spare clothes
- Towel
- 1-2 dry bags
- Kayak and kayaking-related equipment
What's Included:
- 3 days of coaching at a very low ratio
- AirBNB for the event
- Bad jokes
What's Not Included:
- Food
- Transportation
- Kayak rental