| Type: |
On-Water Classes |
| Skill: |
Basic Skills |
| Age: |
16 and Older |
Prerequisites: Ability to demonstrate basic strokes, wet exit, and assisted rescue
Learn the finer points of boat control, the key to effective and efficient kayaking. Boat Control will focus on how the boat, body, and paddle work together. Start with rotation and edging, and how both increase boat control. Next move into edge turns and how torso rotation works with key strokes to turn the kayak more effectively and efficiently while on edge. We will introduce the concepts of hip-snaps and low braces. Register for Boat Control 2 to continue working on these skills.
This class is open to both rec kayaks and sea kayaks. However, it is not recommended for sit-on-top rec kayaks. The group may split for some skills, and stay together for others.
