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Additional Classes offered by Bob &
Karen
November 15th & 16th classes:
Kayaking - Balance, Edging and
Bracing: Saturday
9:30 – 12:30 Karen Knight and
Bob Foote are known for their balance and for the ability to really
get their boat on edge, both in a kayak and canoe - flatwater and
whitewater. Good posture and dynamic alignment are essential to
having good balance and the ability to put your boat on edge
(heeling). In this class students will work on balance drills,
learn how to put their boat on edge, incorporate boat tilt into
their strokes and maneuvers for better boat performance and
develop bracing techniques to help give support and to recover
balance. You will leave this class more confident, comfortable and
connected to your boat. Come prepared to get wet. $55 or $75
w/boat and gear
Kayak Rolling : Saturday
1:30 – 4:30
This clinic is designed to introduce
paddlers to the technique of kayak rolling, including proper boat
fit and adjustment for effective rolling, body conditioning and
preparation, safe and effective wet exit technique, the bow
rescue, developing an effective hip snap, proper body positioning
& head placement. Depending upon the characteristics of the group,
the C to C roll, Sweep Roll and/or Extended Paddle Sweep Roll will
be taught. For more advanced rolls refer to the Basic Greenland
/Traditional Kayaking Workshop. $55 or $75 w/boat and gear
Costal Kayak Strokes and Maneuvers
Refinement Sunday
9:30 – 12:30 In this
course, students will work on moving from basic competence to
kayaking with finesse and efficiency. Students will explore the
subtleties of boat control and stroke refinement, so that their
body, boat, and paddle may work as one in a fluid and efficient
manner.
Assisted and Solo Capsize Recoveries: Sunday
1:30 – 4:30 Water is dynamic.
In a blink of an eye, it can change from being a placid, inviting,
and relaxing environment to one that is unfamiliar, unpredictable,
and threatening. Don’t wait for the unexpected capsize to happen
before you learn the necessary skills to take care of yourself and
others. In this class, students will learn rescue procedures and
solo and/or assisted capsize recovery techniques that utilize the
tools at hand: the kayak, paddle, PFD, safety equipment, and most
importantly, their minds. This class is available at varying skill
levels. $55 or
$75 w/boat and gear
Yoga for Kayakers: Saturday &
Sunday @ 8 a.m.
You don't have to stand on your head or
sit like a pretzel to enjoy the benefits of practicing yoga. Yoga,
which means the union of the body, mind and spirit, is a wonderful
tool for everybody, especially paddlers. In this introductory
workshop, students will be lead through a series of warm-ups,
postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) that are
beneficial to kayakers. If practiced regularly, yoga can enhance
body awareness, strength, flexibility, balance, posture and grace.
In addition the breathing exercises will work to help calm the
mind and improve concentration. All of which, will help to
improve your kayaking so that you can be one with the water, go
with the flow and remain calm even when the water is anything but.
$10
Saturday
Sunset
Freestyle Canoe and Tandem Canoe
Rolling Demo!
Grab a
cocktail and join us at sunset for this free “what you can do with
your canoe if you practice really hard” demonstration.
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