Shoreline Lake Aquatic Center and Cafe
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Aquatic Center

Kayaking Level I | Kayaking Level II

Basic Kayaking: Level I

Do you dream of exploring pristine rivers or shooting thrilling rapids? Have you wished to join those kayak-surfers on the waves of Santa Cruz? Our knowledgeable and experienced staff of instructors will introduce you to this lifetime sport in a matter of hours! Learn stroke techniques, launching and landing, nomenclature, self-rescue, water safety, and equipment tuning.

What To Bring

Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Students should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket or fleece, a towel and change of clothes, lots of sun protection, a lanyard to secure their glasses around their heads, a bottle of water, and non-skid/non-marking shoes (tennis shoes, dock shoes, or Teva sandals work great!).

Session Times Price
Kayak: Level I 1 day class
9:00am-12:00pm
$85
Spring 2008
March 1
March 15
April 12
April 26
May 10
Summer 2008
June 1
June 21
July 6
July 19
August 3
Fall 2008
August 16
September 13
September 28
October 4

Kayaking Level I | Kayaking Level II

Advanced Kayaking: Level II

Step into the world of enclosed sea kayaks! You will review your basic strokes and rescues as well as learn more advanced control techniques such as ruddering, bracing, and edging. The skills you learn will prepare you for exploring the open ocean as you will have better control of your kayak and paddling technique. Build your skills and confidence level to move onto rolling!

What To Bring

Appropriate for ages 13 and up. Students should bring comfortable clothes, a jacket or fleece, a towel and change of clothes, lots of sun protection, a lanyard to secure their glasses around their heads, a bottle of water, and non-skid/non-marking shoes (tennis shoes, dock shoes, or Teva sandals work great!).

Session Times Price
Kayak: Level II 1 day class
11:00am-3:00pm
$115
Spring 2008
April 13
May 17
Summer 2008
June 7
June 22
July 12
July 20
August 9
Fall 2008
August 24
September 14
September 27
October 5