This full day class, held on sheltered water, provides the student with a repertoire of useful strokes and boat maneuvers. The key cause and effect relationships involved in boat control are introduced and students learn to perform maneuvers safely and efficiently. The class covers efficient forward and reverse paddling, a wide variety of strokes for turning, the use of edging to assist turning, rudder strokes for maintaining a course and draw strokes for moving sideways. We also refine and practice low and high brace strokes for preventing capsize.

So you know how to kayak from A to B...Looking for that next step?

This full day class, held on sheltered water, provides the student with a repertoire of useful strokes and boat maneuvers. The key cause and effect relationships involved in boat control are introduced and students learn to perform maneuvers safely and efficiently.

The class covers efficient forward and reverse paddling, a wide variety of strokes for turning, the use of edging to assist turning, rudder strokes for maintaining a course and draw strokes for moving sideways. We also refine and practice low and high brace strokes for preventing capsize.

Learn how to do more than just paddle around... Learn to boat!

Things To Bring

If you are un-able to bring the items listed below please let us know as we can provide them if needed. We typiaclly provide immersion wear in the form of either a neoprene wetsuit or nylon drysuit with latex gasket seals and neoprene boots.

Only in the hottest summer months do we run courses without some form of immersion wear. The water is cold year round so you will need to bring layers to wear under the suits provided.

• Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
• NO COTTON Synthetic top and bottom layers (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather)
• Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit for warmer days
• Hiking style wool or synthetic socks
• Water bottle
• LUNCH small enough to pack into the boats
• Towel and change of clothes for ride home

Optional Gear:

• Water proof camera
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• River shoes or booties
• Tow belt
• Rescue gear
• Spare Paddle
• Bilge Pump

Inclusions

We can provide you with all gear needed

Exclusions

We don't provide food, drink, or transport.

Cancellation Policy

The Pacific Northwest is a dynamic and often unpredictable environment. All activities are run/fun rain or shine. All programs are conditions dependent and may change at any time at our discretion. In order to keep our programs affordable a minumum number of participants may be required. If we are unable to fill a program to a minimum requirement level we reserve the right to cancel the program. A full refund will be provided in the event of a cancelled or re-scheduled activity upon request. Please allow 48 hour notice for any cancellations or changes in your reservation. Just give us a call at 503-285-0464. Cancelations within 48 hours of the program are NOT refundable.

Departs

Every Month

Pickup/Departure

Strokes & Maneuvers classes meet at the Jantzen Beach store in N. Portland. You will receive detailed instructions and a map with your confirmation.

Additional Locations

Duration: 6 hrs Availability: Sorry, there is no availability left for this option