Pool
Classes and Open Pool
Pool
sessions will begin Wed. December 5th, and continue every Wed. night
from 7-9:30 through the end of May.
Classes
Classes are held every week in a four-week rotation, Individual
Classes $50 or 4-week progression $180.
Classes include
all equipment needed. Just come prepared to get wet.
Week
1 Introduction to kayaking
Week 2 Intermediate
skills and techniques
Week 3 Eskimo Rolling
I
Week 4 Eskimo Rolling
II
Introduction
to Sea Kayaking
In this beginners class you will learn Types and parts of the kayak,
Proper fit, paddle stroke technique, wet exit and assisted rescue
skills (T-rescue).
Intermediate
Skills and Techniques
You will learn Braces, Draw strokes, theory of the hip snap, Paddle
Float rescue and Bow rescue.
Eskimo
Rolling I
The Eskimo roll is 90% technique. Part I is understanding
the Eskimo roll and breaking down each step. Learn steps individually
and practice.
Eskimo
Rolling II
Once you understand and practice each technique, we will put them
all together and execute the roll.
You can register
for classes on-line at www.kayakchicago.com or by phone at (630)
336-7245, email questions to dave@kayakchicago.com.
All classes will run from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
Open
Pool
The Open Pool session is not a class and you may
do whatever you like during the session; meet old friends, make
new ones, learn a new trick, revive a rusting old skill, or just
mess around in the boat for a while. This is a great place to introduce
a friend to canoeing or kayaking in a safe, warm water, controlled
environment. The
open pool fee is $15/person/session. Students and children accompanied
by parents pay half price. 26 session Season pass for open pool
$200.
You
can bring your own boat & gear or: (classes include all
equipment needed)
Rent a Whitewater or Sea kayak, with paddle and spray skirt only
$10.
(on a first come, first serve basis, or call to reserve)
Click
on date to register on-line:
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