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Lake Superior, Lake Huron and the Saguenay St. Lawrence
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Caribou Expeditions
1021 Mission Rd.Goulais River
Ontario, Canada
POS 1E0
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1-800-970-6662Email:
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Discounts!
- 10% - Prior to March 1
- 10% - Former Client
- 15% - Groups >5
- (discounts not additive)
- $20/day - Your Canoe/Kayak
Meet us at:
Quiet Water SymposiumEast Lansing, MI
March, 2010!
Course C4: Sea Kayaking for
Beginners
Lake Superior
3 hours
The ability to Eskimo roll will greatly increase
your paddling confidence and provide an added measure
of safety on wilderness journeys. We give a half hour
of on-land instruction and then start "rockin" and
"rollin". This course is frequently paired with a
morning beginner course.
Those who elect to take both get a $25.00 total
deduction.
The ability to Eskimo roll will greatly increase your paddling confidence and provide an added measure of safety on wilderness journeys. We give a half hour of on-land instruction and then start "rockin" and "rollin". This course is frequently paired with a morning beginner course. Those who elect to take both get a $25.00 total deduction.
Itinerary
We assemble at Harmony Beach (north end) on Batchawana Bay, Lake Superior, at 9:00 a.m. (morning session) or 1:00 p.m. (afternoon session). We will introduce you to kayak design and equipment, demonstrate the strokes, and practice exists and rescues. So be prepared to get wet!
All you need to bring is bathing suit, towel, goggles, nose plugs (see equipment list below).-
Hour 1: Classroom Instruction
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Hour 2- 3: On-water Session
- Practice Hip Flick and Sweep
- Pawlatta Roll
- Wet exit
- C to C Roll
- Screw Roll
Equipment
EQUIPMENT YOU SUPPLY
Paddling gear: Cap, sun glasses, paddling jacket (synthetic windbreaker or rain-suit, preferably with elasticized cuffs), short pants of synthetic material, neoprene booties or water sandals (e.g. Tevas) or running shoes, synthetic long underwear (top and bottom), plastic water bottle, head strap for glasses. A "Farmer John/Jane" wet suit will be supplied by Caribou Expeditions; however, to guarantee a good fit, a wet-suit can be purchased at many outdoor stores.
Note: Paddling clothes should be synthetic, or with minimal cotton.
Personal Gear: Sunscreen, chap stick, bug dope, toilet paper, matches or lighter, soap, etc.
EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES SUPPLIED BY CARIBOU EXPEDITIONS
Kayak and Accessories: The boats we supply are single person kayaks (Necky). Each kayak comes with: sponge, paddle and spare, boat pump, whistle, spray skirt, poggies or neoprene gloves, personal flotation device (lifejacket).
Wet suits are provided. Please indicate your lifejacket size and wet suit size when you send deposit or trip balance.
Accessories: Waterproof dry bags for clothing.
Safety Equipment: First aid kit, marine radio, compass, tow line.
Basic Training: Your instructors are experienced sea kayakers with training from the B.C.U. (British Canoe Union) with training in C.P.R. and Wilderness First Aid.