Kayaking Courses at The Kayak Foundation in Brooklyn

Rates

• Students $40 - $150

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Duration

• Most Classes Run 8 Hours

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Learn the fundamentals of your boat, gear, and the essential paddling strokes that make kayaking fun. It’s a huge help to learn correct form early – you will paddle more efficiently and be able to improve rapidly. Private ACA tutoring and assessments are available - email info@bkguides for more information.

ACA Flatwater Kayak Safety and Rescue Workshop - This workshop introduces essential flatwater safety practices and rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment. Build your confidence and comfort on the water with the knowledge and practice of these techniques. Come down to the river. Get on the water. Get in the water. And, of course, have fun.

ACA Level 1 Introduction to Kayaking - This full day class is a great introduction to paddling deck boats (sit inside kayaks), efficient stroke techniques as well as safety techniques. Taught in the protected embayments of Brooklyn Bridge Park you will have the opportunity to find comfort in paddling as well as have a lot of fun and get wet.

ACA Level 2 Essentials of Kayak Touring - This course takes you further in developing efficiency in your kayak strokes and maneuvers and learn new level 2 skills. New safety and recovery techniques such as bracing are introduced to help you build confidence on the water. Taught in the protected embayments of Brooklyn Bridge Park enjoy paddling with others eager to improve their skills and have fun.

The Elegant Blade An elegantly handled paddle is a quiet and cool demonstration of skill. But it is more than that: it is also the key to efficiency. Find your inner elegance through demonstration, experimentation, and games. (2.5 Hours) Date: July 22 Prerequisites: Level 2 Skills Price: $40

ACA Level 3 Strokes and Maneuvers Refinement - Take your paddling skills to the next level. Work on stroke efficiency as well as stroke blending. Gain more comfort in your boat as you take your edging and leaning further. Come down to the protected embayments of Brooklyn Bridge Park and enjoy.

Bouncy Currents (ACA Level 4) - An introduction to the unique challenges and fun of paddling in swiftly moving harbor currents. Play and experiment with your paddling and rescue techniques in open bouncy water.

Lumpy Waters (ACA Level 4) - Introduction to rough water skills and the joy of playing in moving waters. Beach launching and landing techniques; reading moving water; control in current; use of the stern rudder in current and surf; effective edging and bracing when broached; surf in tide- race; group management, and safety in the surf zone. Held at Democrat Point, Long Island.