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Intro to Sea Kayak Clinic 25th or 26th Mar 2023
QLYC invites interested paddlers to participate in an 'introduction to Sea Kayak’ clinic conducted on Swan Bay from the QLYC Boat Shed.
This clinic is designed to provide some basic sea kayak specific skills. It is suited to those with some basic paddling skills looking to extend themselves and try something new. It is suitable for ages 14+.
The course is a one day session conducted over one weekend held on either the Sat or the Sun. The exact timing of the session will be advised a few days before. It will be based on the forecast weather conditions to get the best of the weekend (keep the weekend free)
All equipment is provided or BYO if you have your own. (your craft needs to be 4.5m min but ideally 5.2m). If you BYO there will be a discussion about appropriateness of craft)
Places are limited to 8 paddlers. (we’ll run a wait list and if demand is there then we may extend the session)
Cost $80
Session details
9am – 4pm TBA based on weather and tide.
Please arrive 15minutes prior to the scheduled start time
- initial briefing
- get gear out
- sea kayak setup
- on water basic paddle skills clinic covering
- how to hold a paddle
- forward stroke
- reverse stroke
- sweep stroke
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- stern rudder
- wet exits (yes you get wet)
- self-recovery
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- assisted-recovery techniques
- short trip (2 hours) with weather dependent destination with coaching and group management basics.
(ideally Swan Bay jetty) based on available time and weather
- washdown and stow gear
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- end of day discussion
- what gear is available at the club
- what personal gear do I need?
- weather
- tides
NOTES
- times listed are start times not your arrival times.
- please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled course commencement time
- some basic fitness is required
- please advise of any medical or physical limitations
- cancellation will occur if wind strength is > 15 knots
What to Bring
- wet shoes (closed toes for preference – not thongs or crocks)
- hat
- drink bottle or two (one litre min)
- towel
- boardies, shorts or long pants (no tracksuit pants or jeans)
- short or long sleeved top (up to you).
- wet suit if you want
- sunnies with a neck cord(optional but highly recommended)
- sunscreen
- buff (optional)
- change of clothes
- sea kayak if you have one (otherwise use club gear)
- PFD if you have one (otherwise use club gear)
- Paddle if you have one (otherwise use club gear)
- BYO lunch/snacks – lunch will either be at QLYC or at an on-water destination depending on timing and weather, bring on-water snacks (muesli bars, lollies, etc)
dinner as appropriate for the time the session is being run (please note that if the Sat session is conducted, a BBQ will also be available for use and the bar will be open following the course)
PLEASE NOTE - all paddling activity is weather dependent. Typically novice paddling would not proceed with a wind above 15knots.
Please consult http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/queenscliff/forecast/detailed/ for wind details
