kayak bootcamp

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New Jersey Kayak has developed a unique Sea Kayak Instruction Program that combines kayak basic paddling, advance paddling, rescue techniques and safety in a exciting course we call "Kayak BootCamp".
The five hour "Bootcamp" coastal sea kayak instruction course is held at our waterfront location on Barnegat Bay and much of the instruction, demonstrations and exercises are practiced on the open water of Barnegat Bay. The "open water" experience means we will adventure into Barnegat Bay no matter what the conditions, except lightning, to practice and experience all that has been taught.
The Kayak Bootcamp has been developed for those who have had previous training in sea kayaks and want to refresh their skills, for those interested in a fast track approach to the sea kayak experience and for those seeking a fun adventure sport for life and health. Personal ACA (American Canoe Association) certified attention throughout your instruction!
Participant requirements: Of good health and reasonable athleticism, not necessary to swim but very comfortable in water, pervious kayak experience helpful but not necessary, however come eager to learn new adventure sport.
Define what makes a Sea Kayak vs. a recreational kayak. Terminology of sea kayak and how to fit a kayak and be fitted and equipped with all necessary gear for our adventure on the high seas.
	Basic paddle stokes are performed at our waterfront location or at nearby beach. Forward stroke, Reverse Stroke, Reverse Sweep, Forward Sweep In combination, the forward and reverse stroke turns kayak in place.
While at beach: Guest learn how to exit and enter kayak from a beach and wet exit is explained and demonstrated. Each guest demonstrates all basic paddling strokes and performs a wet exit.
	Once wet exit is completed by all, we paddle to a new location to continue paddling skills and to warm up. At our new location, advance paddling techniques are demonstrated: Draw stroke, high and low brace, and defining the "J" lean.
At this time, we will return to base for a short break, lunch and review second half of instruction. After lunch we will paddle to new location on Barnegat Bay for rescue classes: Self rescue with float bag and assisted rescue with team mate. Once rescue skills are demonstrated, we will paddle to open Barnegat Bay to practice new skills.


5 hours class one day and half-hour break for lunch one person $240.00 Two people $175.00 Three to Five max people $150.00
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