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

Our popular intensive half day course is designed to give you the fundamental skills and necessary to start kayaking safely on protected waters. Our Instructor/Student ratio is 1:6, so you are assured of first class tuition and service. Gain the fundamental knowledge required to competently fish from a sit on top kayak with our fleet of Hobie and Pescador fishing kayaks!

Scheduled Dates:

• Held monthly September to April on Saturday or Sunday for three hours - follow the link above to see this season's dates & to book on our new booking site.
• Duration: 3 hours from 1pm to 4pm

Limited dates scheduled but you can take the course by Private Tuition (personalised tuition for just you or you and a friend) or get your own group of 4 to 6 together and we will schedule a class for you - midweek or some weekends possible. Email us if you would like to organise a private class.

The Program

• Kayak design including pedal (Hobie) and paddle
• Choosing the right kayak (width & length)
• 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
• Wet exits and self rescues
• Planning and trip management
• Anchoring and rigging your kayak safely
• Effective set up for fishing

What does it include?

• Sit on top / fishing kayak and accessories, safety gear and paddling jacket

Children aged 7-14 are welcome, however they must paddle a double kayak with an adult
Children under 7 - we request that you contact is to book Private Tuition for your family adventure

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 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 to hard to learn from books- we believe in “learning by doing”.

Outcomes & Results

• How to choose the right boat to purchase
• Understanding kayak design and performance
• Fundamental strokes and efficient technique
• Defensive paddling skills
• Self and assisted rescues and recoveries
• Effects of tide and wind
• Basic navigation principles
• Planning & preparation
• rigging and anchoring your kayak safely
• suggested sites and reefs in Port Phillip Bay