Chicago Sea Kayaking Classes taught BY Women, FOR Women.  All abilities welcome!
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• Women's Sea Kayaking Classes held in season at the Skokie Lagoons and Naples, Florida
• Kayaks, paddles, and Personal Floatation Devices provided
• When appropriate, wet suits and paddle jackets are also included

Cost $200 Length -  This program meets three weeks in a row on
the  noted class dates.   Prerequisite: none:

This Three Week Program is the Equivalent of  Introduction to Kayaking, plus the Intermediate Program but for Women Only.  The Women's Kayak Program is designed for the novice or someone who would like to continue to develop her skills through instruction in a supportive atmosphere.  This class is my favorite to teach!  Strong bonds form over the weeks, so you leave the class with solid kayaking skills, and some new friends too! 
Topics covered:

• Safety Gear - what you need to know to keep you safe
• Loading your boat - can you get this thing on your car?
• Boat Design - which boat is right for you?
• Strokes - getting your boat to go where you want it to!
• Kayak Fitness- how to get the most out of your time on the water!
• J-Lean - balance control, boat control
• Hip Snap - use those hips to control that boat!
• Wet Exit - how to get out of the boat in event of a capsize
• T-Rescue - how to get back into your boat, with the help of a friend
• Eskimo Rescue (Bow Rescue) a quick way to get upright when you are upside down!
• Self-Rescue - be self sufficient while out on the water
• Hi-Rescue - two rescue 1!
• Trip planning - things that will make any trip more rewarding
• Group leadership - group dynamics

Chicago Sea Kayaking Classes taught BY Women, FOR Women.  All abilities welcome!

 

Kayaking classes by Chicago Kayak include:
Introduction to Sea Kayaking
Intermediate Kayaking 1
Intermediate Kayaking 2
Women's Kayaking Program (three week class, meets once per week)
Advanced Rescues
Cold Water Paddling
Group Leadership
Kids/Family Kayaking
 

For further info, please take a look through our web site, or give us a call at 847.425.9925.  We are on the water - ALOT!  So if you get the machine, please leave a message.  E-mail us too, for quick response