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SAKONNET
BOATHOUSE 2006 INSTRUCTIONAL SCHEDULE
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.
All instructional
programs are taught by ACA certified instructors.
The use of the boat and equipment for the lesson are included in the
program cost.
For more information please refer to the Lesson,
Tour, & Rental Policies
and the Reservations, Deposits & Refunds
sections.
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| INTRODUCTION
TO KAYAKING |
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Interested in the fun and excitement of kayaking? Let us introduce you
to it with this 3½ hour class! We will start on land by getting
familiarized with each other and our equipment. Once on the water, we
will cover the basic strokes to get you going. Then, within the
protected waters of Blue Bell Cove, we will practice wet exits and
re-entry techniques. We will focus on making you more comfortable and
confident for your next kayaking adventure!
Cost: $70
Prerequisite: None
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| THE
EXTENDED INTRO |
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This course is designed for graduates of our Introduction to Kayaking
class. We will cover advanced strokes and skills including braces,
leaned sweeps, brace turns, and additional group rescues. Completion of
the Intro and Extended Intro classes is equivalent to completion of the
Coastal Sea Kayaking I course.
Cost: $70
Prerequisite: None
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| COASTAL
SEA KAYAKING I, II, & III |
Our 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 learn and refine
basic strokes (forward, reverse, sweeps, bracing turns, and recovery),
solo and assisted rescue techniques, and rules of the nautical road.
Price includes lunch.
Cost: $100
Prerequisite: None
Coastal II goes beyond the basics to prepare students to safely
paddle in coastal areas. Basic chart reading as well as navigational
skills and tools will be introduced. We will also cover advanced
strokes, more rescues, and stroke combinations to maneuver a kayak in
tidal currents. Emphasis will be placed on efficiency of strokes and
boat handling. Price includes lunch.
Cost: $105
Prerequisite: Coastal I or equivalent
Rock gardens, waves, and surf, oh my! This course is a practical
and fun application of all the information learned in Coastal I &
II. We will start the day with a discussion of wave and beach dynamics.
Next, we will warm up with bracing and rescues. Based on the conditions
of the day, we will learn how to comfortably handle our kayaks in
various rough water situations. Wetsuits and helmets will be provided.
Please arrive at the Boathouse 30 minutes early to allow for travel time
to Sakonnet Point. Price includes lunch.
Cost: $110
Prerequisite: Coastal II or equivalent
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| ESKIMO
ROLLING |
The Eskimo Roll is the ultimate form of self-rescue and a lot of fun! We
provide individual attention and a low (2:1) student to instructor ratio
to teach you the mechanics of rolling. This class will help you to
become more comfortable in your boat and in the surf.
Cost: $70
Prerequisite: Intro. to Kayaking or equivalent
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| SURF
KAYAKING |
Explore the adrenaline side of this sport! In this class we will use
whitewater kayaks which are ideally suited for playing in the ocean
surf. These short, highly rockered kayaks turn the surf zone into a fun
zone. Whitewater kayaks and equipment are included.
Cost: $85
Prerequisite: Coastal I or equivalent
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| KAYAK
FISHING |
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Are you interested in learning more about the sport of kayak fishing? 
Would you like
to increase your knowledge of the
appropriate gear, techniques
and skills required to be a successful kayak angler? The kayak fishing
staff at Sakonnet Boat House can teach you how to turn your paddling
experience into an exciting fishing
adventure. Come join our experienced kayak-fishing instructor
on-the-water where you will learn the skills and techniques you will
need to catch fish. Whether you prefer to cast flies to first light
striped bass, troll a tube n’ worm or bounce a bottom rig for a tasty
dinner fillet, come experience the excitement of catching Rhode
Island’s saltwater game fish from a sit-on-top kayak.
Anglers may choose
to bring their own sit-on-top kayak or use one of our
fully rigged sit-on-top kayaks. All bait and fishing tackle will be
supplied or an angler may choose to use their own gear.
Cost: $175
– One angler (4hrs)
$195 – Two anglers –
maximum - (4hrs)
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| PRIVATE
LESSONS |
Private instruction is available. We are happy to work with you or your
group in designing a custom program to suit your needs. Sakonnet
Boathouse instructors can help you brush up on the basics, give you a
roll clinic, or teach children over 8 kayak safety. Private lessons are
charged on an hourly basis and have a two hour minimum.
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PRIVATE
LESSON RATES |
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1 Person |
2 People |
3 People |
| Weekdays |
$59 |
$79 |
$99 |
| Weekends |
$69 |
$89 |
$109 |
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LESSON POLICIES |
- We require a 50% deposit when
signing up for a lesson
- Each participant in a lesson must read and sign
a release of liability before the activity.
- There is a 2 person on-site and
4 person off-site minimum for the activity to run and a 5
person maximum per guide or instructor.
- Private lessons for children
over 8 years old can be arranged.
- All lessons run rain or shine unless deemed unsafe by
the instructor.
- Participants should show up 15 minutes early to fill out
paperwork (30 minutes early for lessons and tours during wetsuit
weather).
- We will take 10% off the cost of a lesson or tour if the
participant brings their own boat and gear. The gear must include
a PFD and paddle for tours or those items plus a pump and paddle
float for lessons.
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| RESERVATIONS,
DEPOSITS, & REFUNDS |
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As stated above a 50%
deposit is required when making a reservation for a lesson.
Reservations can be made in person or over the phone and through e-mail
using a credit card. Gift certificates can be applied towards the price
of a lesson. If the customer cancels their reservation
7 or more days in advance we will provide a full refund. If notice is
given between 1 and 6 days prior to the event we will issue store credit
for the full amount of the deposit. With less than 24 hours notice no
refund will be given. If it becomes necessary for the Sakonnet Boathouse
to cancel an event a full refund or store credit for the full amount
will be given.
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GUIDED TOURS AND RENTALS |
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We are pleased to
announce that we are referring all of our tours and rentals for the 2006
season to Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures. Please visit http://www.ospreyseakayak.com/
for information and details about scheduling a guided tour or rental.
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