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Intermediate Current and Surfing Clinic
Intermediate Current and Surfing Clinic

Intermediate Current and Surfing Clinic

$849


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 

 

 

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