Our Basic Sea Kayaking Camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling techniques, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills.
About This Camp
Learn paddling techniques, equipment care, and safety procedures on the South Sailing Basin in sit-on-top and decked sea kayaks. A more in-depth opportunity to explore types of rescues and accessories available within the world of kayaking.
Ages & Eligibility
Campers must be ages 11-17 on the first day of camp in order to register. All campers must have basic swimming skills. Questions about eligibility? Contact Cal Adventures Youth Programs Manager Lauren Gregory. Price: $260
Monday - Introduction to personal safety gear, boats parts, basic front and back stroke, on the water practice.
Tuesday - Introduction to the spray skirt, wet exit, T rescue, on the water practice.
Wednesday - Refinement of strokes (teach J-stroke, sweep, draw, brace), Cowboy self-arrest, on the water practice.
Thursday - Discuss risk assessment (tides, currents, obstacles), long paddle.
Friday - Learn to surf the waves, refine strokes, and play games.
Please Note: This schedule is only a sample of potential activities. Schedule is influenced by weather conditions, resource availability, and staffing capability.
What to Bring
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It can be COLD at the Marina — even during the summer! Please outfit your camper in warm layers.
Bring a bathing suit, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, shoes that can get wet.
Students should wear non-cotton clothing that can get wet.
Glasses should always have a strap to hold them on.
Bring change of dry clothes for after class.
Cal Adventures provides wetsuits, and paddling jackets, life jackets, and all kayaking equipment.
Students should bring a water bottle and a light lunch or snack from Monday thru Thursday.
A confirmation letter will have a detailed list of the personal equipment that each student will need.
