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Learn to Sea Kayak - 2 Day Sea Starter Course - PA Basic Skills Certificate

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Product Description

All our course and training bookings are now on our new Fareharbour booking site - link here

The sea kayak is an amazing craft.

Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service.

The Sea Starter course is:

  • Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday
  • Sea Starter Courses are held monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham

Children aged 7-14 years must paddle a double sea kayak with an adult. Older children may be suited to a single kayak, depending on the conditions in the weekend. Contact us to discuss.
Children under 7 years old - we request that you contact is to book Private Tuition for your family adventure

View a You tube of the Sea Starter Course

The Program

Day 1

  • Boat design
  • Choosing the right kayak
  • Efficient methods of turning and steering your kayak
  • Efficient forward paddling techniques
  • Stopping, reversing and making your kayak go sideways
  • Effects of tides and wind
  • Edging and leaning
  • Wet exits

Day 2

  • Review and revise
  • The low support stroke
  • C-C motion / hip flick
  • Principles of Eskimo rolling
  • Self rescues, assisted rescues
  • Towing methods involving two or more paddlers
  • Trip planning and trip ideas
  • Group management skills.

What does it include?

  • Opportunity to qualify for your Paddle Australia Basic Skills Award  (follow the link for more info)
  • Sea kayak and accessories, safety gear, paddling jacket and/or wetsuit (if necessary for weather).
    You will usually be in a single kayak but if two people are booking together and wish to be in a double let us know.

 

6 Reasons to Enrol

  • Fun, fun, fun. Good skills means you can have more fun on the water.
  • Become a better paddler faster! Good instruction means you can gain skills in 2 days that would take a lot longer to gain on your own.
  • Increase your confidence with the ability to competently perform basic sea kayaking rescues.
  • Start with good habits and avoid having to get rid of bad habits later on.
  • Learning to paddle within a group is a supportive and fun environment in which to learn.
  • Some stuff is just too hard to learn from books- we believe in “learning by doing”.

Challenging, Exciting and Fun

Feedback from hundreds of clients who have participated on the course has helped us design a sequentially orientated program that meets the expectations of our clients and delivers positive outcomes.

Courses are often described as challenging, exciting and heaps of fun! Experienced paddlers are often the ones that gain the most from refining and revising their current skills. Most importantly, inexperienced paddlers will leave with a completely new skill set that will launch them into one of the fastest growing sports in the world - Sea kayaking.

Outcomes & Results

  • How to choose the right boat to purchase
  • Understanding sea kayak design and performance
  • Fundamental strokes and efficient technique
  • Paddling with and without rudders
  • Defensive paddling skills
  • Self and assisted rescues and recoveries
  • Effects of tide and wind
  • Basic navigation principles
  • Planning & preparation 




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Learn how to Kayak with EastCoast Kayaking - Sea Starter courses in Melbourne, VIC Australia (03:14)
The sea kayak is an amazing craft. Our popular two day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start sea kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service. The Sea Starter course is: * Held over two days: Saturday and Sunday * Sea Starter Courses are held bi-monthly at our Training & Hire Centre at Sandringham * You can complete the course in consecutive days over one weekend or enjoy the flexibility of completing the course over a few months when time permits. Contact: Rohan Klopfer 37 Jetty Rd. Sandringham - right on the water Melbourne, VIC Australia Ph: 03 9597 0549 Mob: 0402 154 766 www.eastcoastkayaking.com
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  1. Loved it 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 21st Nov 2015

    Went in with some apprehension, just because I don't particularly like being upside down in a kayak but Pete & Rhohan were excellent, patient teachers, was a lot of fun and came away with the beginnings of some skills and a lot more knowledge I can expand on. Thanks

  2. Great combination of theory and practice 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 14th Sep 2015

    Having attend another training course with a local kayak club previously, it was refreshing to be part of a structured approach to learning this sport. Peter's teaching style was excellent. He was able to communicate through the correct amounts of theory, practice, wit and of course plenty of encouragement. This course has given me the confidence to continue learning and enjoying the sport with all the right habits! Thank you!

  3. Outstanding instructors, outstanding course ....... 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 17th Mar 2015

    Peter and Rea were patient, thorough and gave us so much from their vast experience & knowledge, brilliant course, covers a wide range of techniques and skills, extremely professional, this is the course to do if you want to kayak properly and safely, highly recommended!

  4. Best thing I've done in 2015....so far 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 16th Feb 2015

    Having decided that kayaking is my sport of preference and having done some sheltered river and lake paddling I decided the time had come to get outside my comfort zone and learn some skills, gain confidence and feel safe. Pete is an outstanding teacher, mentor and guide. Gently helping people to try and achieve, very very generous with his years of experience. The amount of skills covered, the completeness of the whole courses from all the on water through to the off water planning and preparation. I learnt soooooo much in those 2 days and now can't wait to get my own kayak and get out doing more. Thanks so much to Peter and East Coast Kayaking and the Kayak Shop.

  5. Excellent Instructor, Excellent Course 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 14th Nov 2014

    Some friends and I were planning on going to the Whitsundays - seakayaking, so I thought I would get some skills and practice in.

    The course was thorough, enjoyable and balanced. I now have the basics to plan and execute a safe and enjoyable seakayaking adventure - with the skills to keep myself safe and to be an asset rather than a hinderence to any seakayaking adventure.

    Thanks Rohan

  6. Inspirational, loved it 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 18th Sep 2014

    Having done some river paddling and a little coast hugging exploration, I decided it was time to do the sensible thing and get some quality instruction. After doing some research, East Coast Kayaks Sea Starter course came up top of the list and Rohan and instructor Pete didn’t disappoint.
    The course takes you through the fundamentals of paddling and perhaps more importantly, introduces all aspects of safety and trip planning necessary for a protected waters paddle. The information is comprehensive, but well-paced and the two day format allows you time to take in what’s presented on day one and raise any questions or queries the next day as you head back to the water to put it into practice. Pete and Rohan’s knowledge, experience and practical tips were inspirational and in addition to the structured course, a whole lot can be learnt just watching these guys on the water.
    If you’re considering taking your paddling and more importantly your understanding of the ocean and our local conditions to the next level, or you just want to have a very cool weekend, I’d highly recommend taking the course. I’ll be back for the Beyond Basics course too.

  7. Such great fun! 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 27th May 2014

    I did this course on one of the coldest and roughest weekends in May and loved every minute of it! We had rough seas with strong winds and an amazing group of people plus a great instructor too! Lots of laughs and fun but always felt safe and well looked after. I learnt a lot and really look forward to learning more in Spring!
    Thanks again!

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