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Course C1: Sea Kayaking for Beginners, Lake Superior, 3 hours

Sea Kayak Instruction
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Paddling and safety instruction is a necessity if you are new to kayaking and intend to rent. Throughout the summer, we offer half-day courses at Harmony Bay on Lake Superior, practicing paddling strokes and rescues. These courses are frequently paired with an afternoon Eskimo rolling session. Those who elect to take both get a $25.00 total deduction.

Dates:
morning (9:00-12:00 a.m.): June 7, 21; July 5, 13, 19; Sept. 6
afternoon (13:00-16:00 p.m.): June 21; July 13, 19
Departure:
Harmony Beach (north end), 45 km north of Sault Ste. Marie.
Price:
$75 CDN (taxes included)
Level:
Beginner
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Trip 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!

Note: you need to bring personal gear/clothing; we provide kayaks, etc. (see equipment list below).

  • 9:00 a.m. Kayak Design, Paddling Gear and Accessories
  • 9:20 a.m. Safety - trip planning, skills, water conditions, hypothermia, communication and signalling devices
  • 9:40 a.m. Getting fitted into wet suits and kayaks
  • 10:00 a.m. - noon. Wet exits, paddling strokes, rescue procedures

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. Optional: Hand-held sighting compass.

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.

 

Local Weather

Discounts!

  • 10% - Book Prior to Feb. 1
  • 10% - Former Client
  • 15% - Groups >5
  • (discounts not additive)
  • $20/day - Your Canoe/Kayak

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Quiet Waters Symposium
East Lansing, MI
March 1, 2008!


1021 Goulais Mission Rd., Goulais River Ont. Can. P0S 1E0.
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