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.

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.

Things To Bring

• Tennis shoes or river sandals with wool socks or wetsuit booties
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Sunglasses with retention device (i.e. Croakies, Chums, etc)
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Sunscreen (SPF 30), lip balm (SPF 15) 
Sun hat, rain hat, and/or fleece hat 
Synthetic top and bottom (thermal underwear, heavier wt. for cooler weather) 

• Rain coat and rain pants
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Nylon shorts and/or swimsuit
Water bottle (1 quart)
• Towel and change of clothes for ride home 
Lunch and snacks

Optional Gear: Camera with film, batteries and dry storage


Binoculars

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.

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