Aquatic Adventures
River Kayaking
Our river kayaking classes are designed to help our students learn kayaking at their own pace. Introduction to Kayaking is for first-time kayakers who want to learn the basics of handling a river kayak on flat water and is the prerequisite for the Kayak Seminar I. The Kayak Roll Session, will place a special emphasis on those who wish to learn the Eskimo roll. The Kayak Seminar I course is designed for a beginning river experience.
Introduction to River Kayaking
Look for upcoming dates in our Spring 2010 Catalog!
This class will introduce you to the sport of river kayaking. You will learn beginning boat handling skills and the “wet exit” at the Arcata Community Pool. Once you’re comfortable with the equipment, we’ll be off to Big Lagoon to practice what you’ve learned and to enjoy the rest of the day paddling!
Pre-trip meeting: Thursdays, before each trip, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 119
Program Fee: $44 HSU Students, $59 All 0thers
Program Fee Includes: transportation, instruction, permit fees, and all kayaking equipment
Registration Deadline: Tuesdays before each trip
River Kayaking Series Package
The River Kayaking Series package includes all three river kayaking classes: Introduction to River Kayaking, Kayak Roll Session, and the River Kayak Seminar.
Program Fee: $152 HSU Students, $206 All Others
Kayak Roll Session
Option I: September 20
Option II: October 11
This class is designed to help you improve on the basic boating skills that are taught in the Introduction to Kayaking class. There will be a combination of individual instruction and practice time at the Arcata Community Pool. We will initially concentrate on learning improved bracing and rescue techniques. From there we will progress to “Eskimo roll” instruction.
Program Fee: $29 HSU Students, $39 All Others
Program fee includes: instruction and instructional materials
Location: Arcata Community Pool
Day and Time: Sundays, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursdays before each class
River Kayak Seminar
October 17 - 18
This seminar on beginning whitewater kayaking will cover the basics and give you an overview of river travel and safety. The seminar includes two days of kayaking on one of the local rivers, depending on flows. You will learn to read water and understand basic river orientation. Instruction will cover eddy turns, river ferrying and paddling techniques. Additional activities may include a river safety section which includes the use of basic river safety equipment specifically adapted for kayaking situations.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Kayaking and Roll Session, instructor approval
Pre-trip meeting: Thursday, October 15, 6:00 pm, Nelson Hall East 118
Program Fee: $99 HSU Students, $129 All Others
Program fee includes: transportation, instruction, permit fees and river equipment. Participants must provide their own camping gear.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 13
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