Sakonnet Boathouse - Tiverton, RI

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Kayak Instruction The Sakonnet Boathouse is the perfect place to launch your paddling experience. Our certified instructors hold classes covering all the basic and advanced techniques to ensure your safety and enjoyment of your kayaking experiences. Please contact us for more information, details, and custom instructional packages.
SAKONNET BOATHOUSE 2000 INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE All instructional programs are taught by certified BCU Instructors

Introduction to kayaking

This half day clinic is a great starting point for the beginning paddler. We’ll start on land getting familiar with each other and our equipment. Once on the water, you’ll learn the basic strokes to maneuver your kayak efficiently (forward, reverse, sweeps and braces). Within the protected waters of Blue Bell Cove, we’ll practice wet exits and re-entry techniques. No experience necessary. Kayak equipment included. Cost – $59.00

9am –12pm, Sundays 12:30-3:30

May 6, 21, June 11, 25, July 2, 23, 30, August 5, 13, 27, September 2, 10, 24.

Coastal Sea Kayaking I

Coastal kayaking courses are designed for the paddler interested in ocean touring. Level I is a full day program focusing on paddle strokes, safety skills, and seamanship development. We will cover learning and refining basic strokes ( forward, reverse, sweeps, draws, bracing turns and recovery), solo and assisted rescue techniques, basic navigation and rules of the nautical road. Includes lunch and equipment. Cost – $95.00 10am – 4pm

May 13, 27, June 3, 17, 24, July 1, 22, August 12, 19, 26, September 2, 9, 30 October 7, 21

Coastal Sea Kayaking II

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This Course takes your paddling skills to the next level. First, we’ll review maneuvering and bracing strokes and practice rescues. Next, we’ll learn how to evaluate wind, waves and beach conditions to safely launch and land through small waves. Emphasis is placed on reading water and recognizing hazardous conditions. The remainder of the day is spent practicing bracing & boat control in the surf zone. Level II is recommended for aspiring open water paddlers & those who plan to launch and land in waves. Coastal I or equivalent experience is a prerequisite for Coastal II. Includes lunch and equipment. Cost – $95.00 10am – 4pm

May 14, June 4, 18, July 2, 16, August 20, 27 September 3, October 8

Coastal Sea Kayaking III

This course is designed for paddlers who are comfortable with basic strokes, braces, wet exits & rescues. We’ll start the day reviewing bracing & rescues. Next, we’ll learn to how to evaluate wave and beach conditions to safely launch and land through small waves. Emphasis is placed on reading water and recognizing hazardous conditions. The remainder of the day is spent practicing bracing and maneuvering in the surf zone. Coastal II or equivalent experience required

Cost -$105.00 10am – 4pm June 10, July 23, August 13, September 30

Rolling Clinic

The Eskimo roll is the ultimate form of self rescue. We provide individual attention and a low student to instructor ratio to teach you the mechanics of rolling. This clinic will also help make your bracing skills bombproof. Prerequisite – Coastal I

Cost – $65.00

10 am – 2pm, Sundays 12-4pm

June 9, 25, July 7, August 11, 27, September 8, 22

BCU 3 Star & Kayak Safety Training/Assessment

The 3 Star certification marks your transition from beginner to intermediate level sea kayaking skills. The BCU format provides a training session and a separate assessment session, giving you time to practice and refine your technique .The Training will cover basic strokes (emphasis on bracing and sculling), deep water assisted and self rescue, simple towing techniques, basic lifesaving and first aid.

For assessment you should be able to perform solid, committed strokes, static & dynamic bracing, sculling for support and bow rudders.

Training Cost – $225 9am – 4pm July 8 - 9

Assessment Cost – $125 9am – 4pm Date August 19

BCU 4 Star Training

Coach 3 Linda Legg

This course is designed to ensure that candidates have the basic knowledge and paddling skills to sea kayak safely in average coastal conditions. The goal is to perform 3 star skills in 4 star conditions ( force 4 winds & seas to 3 feet). The training will also emphasize basic navigation skills, understanding simple weather conditions & it’s effect on the sea, trip planning, safety awareness & first aid. Candidates should have solid expedition equipment.

Cost – $125.00 9am – 4pm Date August 20

Kid’s Kayak Klass

A half day class for younger paddlers with focus on safety and fun. By incorporating games with skills training we’ll teach the fundamentals of kayaking and have a blast too! For kids 9 –14. Kids kayaks, pfd and paddle provided. Cost – $49.00 10am-2pm June 4, July 7, August 4, 25, September 1

Rescue Workshop

Hone your rescue skills in this half day workshop. We’ll cover self and group rescues, use of throw bags, simple towing techniques, kayak to swimmer & swimmer to kayak rescues. Practicing rescues will build your confidence on the water and make you a safer paddler. Cost – $59.00 10am – 2pm May 28, June 24, July 21, August 19, September 1, October 8

Private Instruction

is available for all tours and most instructional programs. We’re happy to work with you to design a program that works for you.

Rates for Private I - $45.00 per hr minimum 2hrs.

Private day - $200 week day, $250 weekend day

Semi Private [2-3 people] -$150 [each] week day $200 [each] weekend day

All tours/classes [except private instruction] are subject to minimum requirements

Dates and times are subject to change