Fundamentals Skills Courses

SEA KAYAKS
Meridian Kayaks
Wooden Sea Kayaks

ADVENTURES
About us
Destinations...
Sea Kayaking Eco-Tours
Tuition Programs
Dates.
Bookings
Contact us

Novices and Proficiency paddlers Paddling on Tidal River.  Just the perfect location to learn the basics 
			of stroke technique.
 

Intro to Sea Kayaking  - a fun day of "getting to know the sea kayak"


 

 


2 Day Sea Skills Courses - the fundamental skills
 4 Day Sea Proficiency Course.

plus: Day proficiency coaching clinics.

A perfect introduction to the fundamentals of sea kayaking required to enjoy fun and safe sea kayaking. Watch a video..

The "Fundamentals" of these courses will build a good foundation for further skills development. With effective instruction there is no sea kayaking skill too advanced for the beginner. The same techniques that apply in calm water also apply in advanced sea conditions ( only better done with more practice and experience).  Instead of teaching beginners to paddle like beginners, we teach you how to start using and developing good techniques. 
That is why we prefer to call it "fundamental skills" rather than "beginner skills".

The course content is mostly practical - sea kayak paddling skills with some theory covering seamanship such as a working knowledge of weather, tides, trip preparation, and responsibilities. The courses are conducted on sheltered waters with low waves up to 1/2 metre. The ideal primer to lakes and estuary paddling and a solid foundation for the more intrepid.

NO previous experience is required as all courses begin with basic stroke technique, rescues and seamanship theory.
From there our fully qualified Sea Instructors will continue to progress you through more proficient skills of surf negotiation, coastal navigation, weather prediction and of course Inuit (Eskimo) rolling!.
The only prerequisite is a sense of fun and adventure and a moderate level of fitness.
Options to choose..

 - 1 Day Intro to sea kayaking

- 2 Day Sea kayak skills  on Port Philip Bay

- 4 Day Sea Proficency courses OR 2 Day Sea Skills courses (residential) at  Wilsons Prom


Top of page!

1 Day - Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course

Port Philip Bay

The Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course is a fun way to get started in sea kayaking and is especially designed for first-time paddlers.

Held on just Sundays, the Into. to Sea Kayaking courses are held every 4 weeks on Port Philip Bay.

This course is a condensed version of the 2 day course but is certainly not a compromise on quality or instruction.  Covering safety features of the kayaks, stroke technique and rescues along with a scenic tour in real sea kayak territory.
Get a solid grounding in fundamental sea kayaking skills whilst focusing on your safety and enjoyment on the water all under expert tuition.

This course is held on Port Philip in usually sheltered conditions.

Download
- Intro to sea kayaking Course outline
 

PRICE: 1 Day - Intro to Sea Kayaking  $155 per person
Course fee includes: Single sea kayak, paddling gear, lunch and snacks plus course materials. 

The perfect introduction to what sea kayaking has to offer.

Meridian "Cygnet " sea kayak

 

Learning how to get back in after a wet exit.

Top of page!

2 Day - Fundamentals of Sea Kayaking Course -

Wilsons Prom or Port Philip Bay

A 2 day fundamentals course in sea kayaking held at either the "Prom" or on Port Philip Bay.

Meeting at the beach on the Saturday, the course kicks off with a thorough safety briefing, introduction to basic kayak features and then moves to the water for paddling / stroke technique tuition to ensure energy efficient and injury free paddling. 

The afternoon is devoted to safety aspects and rescues.

Sunday at the Prom moves to either the surf at Norman Beach for solid rough weather training or to Corner Inlet to put it all together with trip planning / preparation and an attempt to reach Bennison Is.

Sunday on Port Philip Bay moves to Sorrento to put it all together with trip planning and preparation with an attempt to reach South Channel Fort.
During either trip receiving expert coaching in paddling technique to fill in the gaps of the previous day as well as navigation and pilotage.

Download -
2 Day Skills Course outline

PRICE: 2 Day Fundamentals of sea kayakng.
Port Phiip Bay - (Mornington / Sorrento)  $325 per person
Wilsons Prom $365 per person.
Discounts apply for 4 or more students in a group as well as rebates for own sea kayaks and gear.
Course fees include: Single sea kayak, paddling gear, ALL catering, snacks, cabin accommodation (Wilsons Prom) and course materials.

Learning rescues! So that' s how its done. Well!
Learning Rescues!  


Port Phillip Bay, Sat Sun

20,21 September '08
18,19 October '08
15,16 November '08
13,14 December '08
10,11 January '09
7,8 February '09
7,8 March '09
4,5 April '09
2,3 May '09
 

Except for 10-11 January 2009 course, dates are not usually scheduled for the Wilsons Prom Course.  This course can conducted for any group of 3 to 5 students.

Top of page!

 4 Day Extended Sea Kayak Course.
Wilsons Prom - Sea kayaking Mecca.

Enjoy four full days of sea kayaking instruction while cruising around majestic granite islands, remote ocean beaches, exploring numerous coves and bays and experiencing the thrills of sea kayaking on the open sea.

This course starts with the fundamentals of energy efficient and injury prevention paddling techniques along with safety issues and rescues.
From there students are progressed through sea kayak surf negotiation, proficient bracing / support strokes, open sea paddling techniques and of course rolling after a capsize.
A full day is devoted to touring or trip execution with navigation, pilotage, weather, tides and planning issues explored in detail.  (Apart from the skills and knowledge gained, touring Corner Inlet is an eco touring experience in itself.)

Download -
4 Day Proficiency Course outline

4 Day Proficiency Course Notes

PRICE 4 Day Fundamentals / Proficiency: $780 per person.
Discounts apply for 4 or more students in a group as well as rebates for own sea kayaks and gear.
Course fee includes: Single sea kayak, paddling gear, all catering, cabin accommodation, snacks plus course materials.

All there is to know about sea kayaking! (Or almost all!)

Andrew Cope doing his thing.

This picture is a REAL expectation and achievement of many of our students


A "non scheduled" course can be conducted for any group of 3 to 5 students. Contact the office for details.

Top of page!

Copyright © 1999 - 2008 - Ian Ribbons
Last Updated 1st November 2008