Renaissance Adventure Guides

Beginner Kayaking

Lesson 1 Introduction to Kayaking

Prerequisites:  Able to swim and have fun

Price: $129/person
5:1 student to instructor ratio
Minimum of 3 students needed to run this lesson
Age Requirement:  16 and older

If you have never been in a kayak but have always wanted to try it, this course is for you.   One of our most popular courses, this full-day class includes all “The Must Know Basics” and introduces you to the Eskimo Roll.  Have fun and play games as you spend the morning learning about wet exits, paddle strokes and the hip snaps.  Then, relax and stretch in the sun to enjoy your lunch.  The afternoon is spent reviewing bracing and hip snaps followed by a clinic on how to roll your boat. This course is offered at Chatfield State Park and Boulder Reservoir.

Itinerary
Day 1 – Introduction to river kayaking (Lesson #1)
-Introduction & Logistics
-Equipment
-The Wet Exit
-Three Fundamentals
-Strokes (Sweep, forward and stern draw)
-Maneuvering
-Hip-Snaps
-T-Rescues
-Bracing
-Rolling

Recommended Gear List
Please bring the same personal equipment as you would wear to the beach: 
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses with retention strap (Croakies, etc.)
-Something to get wet in (swimsuit)
-Wetsuit booties or river sandals (must stay on when you swim)
-Noseplugs
-A hat
-Lots of water
-Large lunch
-Warm dry clothing for when you are off the water
-Underarmer, fleece or other synthetic clothing (not containing cotton)

This lesson includes all the kayaking gear you will need including a boat, paddle, skirt, PFD, helmet, splash jacket, wetsuit and booties.   If you have your own equipment, we encourage you to bring it since it is most likely what you will be using outside this lesson.

Location and Dates:
Available Dates at Chatfield State Park
Time: 9am to 3pm

Saturday,June 02, 2012
Saturday, June 09, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Saturday, July 07, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Saturday, August 04, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Saturday, September 01, 2012
Saturday, September 08, 2012

Location and Dates:
Available Dates at Boulder Reservoir
Time: 9am to 3pm

Friday, June 01, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012

Get 4 or more people together and we will run a private trip on the dates of your choice (schedule permitting/Groupons excluded).
Call (303) 988-2943 or email info@raguides.com  if you have any questions.  Office Hours:  Mon-Fri, 10am to 4pm.

Cancellation (Refund) Policy

Lesson 1 Introduction to Kayaking on Chatfield Reservoir

Lesson 1 Introduction to Kayaking on Boulder Reservoir

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