Pool
Classes and Open Pool
Pool
sessions will begin Wed.
November 12th 2008, 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 techniques, wet exits ( how to exit the
kayak in the event of a capsize) and assisted T-rescues and cowboy
rescue.(how to get back in your kayak). This two hour class teaches
you all the basics and is good for 1st time paddlers or seasoned
paddlers who have never learned the necessary basics.
Intermediate
Skills and Techniques
You will learn Braces ( capsize prevention), Draw strokes ( manuvering
your boat side to side), theory of the hip snap (balance and body
movement), Paddle Float rescue (self-rescue) and Bow rescue( partner
assisted rescue).
Eskimo
Rolling I
The Eskimo roll is a fun rescue that allows you
to cool off and stay in your boat. The roll is mostly technique.
Part I is understanding the theory of the roll and breaking down
each step into an individual technique. Learn each step and practice
each technique.
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 $10. There are 27 sessions.
Open
pool $15
Students
$10
Season
pool pass $225
You
can bring your own boat & gear or rent a kayak and gear
Rentals 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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