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Introduction to Kayaking

Touring kayaks are versatile boats, well-suited to exploring everything from calm lakes and rivers to remote coastlines. This course is designed for both the casual paddler and those interested in ocean touring, and will introduce paddlers to proper technique and safety skills required to enjoy kayak touring. While the course is perfect for the beginner, anyone who has never had formal instruction will benefit from this class.
  
Introduction to Kayaking is the foundation of our
Recommended Progression for Aspiring Sea Kayakers.
In this class you will learn efficient paddling technique and the necessary strokes to maneuver your kayak in any direction. The class progresses to advanced techniques such as bracing to prevent a capsize and the hip snap in preparation for learning to roll. Particular emphasis will also be placed on safety issues such as trip selection and practicing both self- and assisted rescues and re-entries.
This course is excellent preparation for our Ocean Prep Class, Level 2 Kayak Trips, Rolling Clinics, or the Ocean Skills Trips.
We offer Introduction to Kayaking in two formats (three two-hour classes on weeknights or two three-hour classes on weekends) and at two locations (Newton and Cambridge/Kendall Square). We also lead Introductory Sea Kayak Trips to the Massachusetts coast that cover much of the same material in a protected ocean environment.
Classes Held in Newton:
Two-Lesson Weekend Series in Newton meets for 3-hour sessions at our Newton Boathouse on the same day and time for two consecutive weeks (e.g. two Sundays in a row from 8:30–11:30am).
$149 includes six hours of instruction, three weeks of unlimited on-site practice time at any of our locations, wetsuit rentals, and borrowing privileges from our video library.
Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes & Trips
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received fewer than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel an event due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
  • Each participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
    • Upcoming Scheduled Dates:
    Sat, May. 12, 8:30 AMSat, Jun. 2, 8:30 AMSun, Jun. 10, 8:30 AM
    Three-Lesson Weeknight Series in Newton meets for 2-hour sessions at our Newton Boathouse on the same day and time for three consecutive weeks (e.g. three Mondays in a row from 6–8pm).
    $139 includes six hours of instruction, three weeks of unlimited on-site practice time at any of our locations, wetsuit rentals, and borrowing privileges from our video library.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes & Trips
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received fewer than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel an event due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
  • Each participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
    • Upcoming Scheduled Dates:
    Wed, May. 9, 6:00 PMThu, May. 17, 6:00 PMWed, May. 30, 6:00 PM
    		  
    Classes Held in Cambridge/Kendall Square:
    Two-Lesson Weekend Series in Kendall Square meets for 3-hour sessions at our T-accessible Kendall Square location on the same day and time for two consecutive weeks (e.g. two Sundays in a row from 8:30–11:30am).
    $149 includes six hours of instruction, three weeks of unlimited on-site practice time at any of our locations, wetsuit rentals, and borrowing privileges from our video library.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes & Trips
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received fewer than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel an event due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
  • Each participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
    • Upcoming Scheduled Dates:
    Sat, Jun. 9, 8:30 AMSat, Jun. 23, 8:30 AMSun, Jul. 8, 8:30 AM
    Three-Lesson Weeknight Series in Kendall Square meets for 2-hour sessions at our T-accessible Kendall Square location on the same day and time for three consecutive weeks (e.g. three Mondays in a row from 6–8pm).
    $139 includes six hours of instruction, three weeks of unlimited on-site practice time at any of our locations, wetsuit rentals, and borrowing privileges from our video library.
    Registration & Cancellation Policies for Classes & Trips
  • Full payment is due upon registration for a class, clinic, or trip.
  • For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled activity, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
  • For cancellations received fewer than 7 days before your scheduled activity, we are unable to offer any refunds.
  • Classes, clinics, and trips always run unless the weather is extreme.
  • A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel an event due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
  • Each participant will be required to sign a waiver of liability. To save time, you can download this waiver and bring it with you.
    • Upcoming Scheduled Dates:
    Thu, Jun. 7, 6:00 PMMon, Jul. 9, 6:00 PMWed, Jul. 18, 6:00 PM
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