Intermediate

Chicago Kayak Instruction - Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayaking Instruction in Chicago and the general Chicagoland area for all skills!

Intermediate and Advanced Chicago Kayaking Classes

Excellent instructors, and exceptional sea kayaks and gear. We us both traditional (Intuit/Greenland Style) paddles, as well as modern. All of our boats are sea kayaks with dual bulkheads with an average length of 16 feet. These real touring kayaks, capable of long trips over open water.

Chicago Kayak classes:

Intermediate and Advanced Sea Kayaking Classes held April thru November at the Skokie Lagoons and on Lake Michigan
Kayaks, paddles, and Personal Floatation Devices provided
When appropriate, wet suits and paddle jackets are also included
Intermediate and Advanced classes may be held at the Lagoons or on Lake MI (weather dependent)
Eskimo Roll classes held in winter during pool kayaking sessions. Northeastern Illinois University winter 2009
We also offer custom kayaking classes thru NEIU and Harper and the Chicago Area Adventure Racing Association

Upcoming Intermediate Sea Kayaking Classes 2008
Class FAQ, Directions Intermediate Kayaking Program 2008 The Intermediate Program is designed for the beginner to the next step in kayaking technique and skill. Prerequisite either Introduction to Sea Kayaking course (or the equivalent) Cost $75 for either Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2 Length - 4 hours each Held at Skokie Lagoons. Intermediate Kayaking 1 -Hip snap development -High and Low Braces Continued -Stokes Continued (power, touring, reverse, sweep, draw) -Paddle Float Rescue (self rescue) -Trip Planning -Boat and paddle design Intermediate Kayaking 2 -All in Rescue -Stirrup Rescue -Bow/Eskimo Rescue -Loading and trimming your kayak -Group leadership -Navigation Advanced Rescues/Techniques Cost: $75 Length 4 hours Sign up Online (Click on the Intermediate 2/Advanced Rescues Choice when checking out) Class size limited to 6 students Prerequisite: Intro to Kayaking Perfect and practice the rescues you know and learn some new techniques. This class held on Lake Michigan at IL Beach State Park Bow/Eskimo Rescue T-Rescue All In Rescue Self Rescue Stirrup Rescue Towing Class availability Dates: Oct 21st at IL Beach State Park, Zion, IL 10am-2pm Sign up Online Cold Water Paddling Cost: $65 Length 4 hours Class size limited to 6 students Hypothermia - It's avoidance and treatment Clothing - what to wear for water temperatures 60 F or colder Rescue Techniques for cold water Towing Paddling with someone on your kayak This is a hands on clinic, and participants of this class will be getting into cold water. Please contact me to discuss any concerns/equipment that will be needed. This class is held on Lake MI at IL Beach State Park Class availability This class will be offered in Oct 21st 2pm-6pm at IL Beach State Park IContact us for further information Cancellations must be made 1 week in advance to reschedule or get a refund.

Upcoming Intermediate Sea Kayaking Classes 2008