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(Level 3) Introduction to Expedition Kayak Touring
Do you enjoy backpacking, hiking or camping? A modern touring kayak can carry enough food and gear for days or weeks worth of exploring where few have ever been. Are you looking for a fun, exciting and affordable water activity you can enjoy year around in New Mexico? New Mexico is home to 5 congress-designated "Wild & Scenic" rivers with dozens of natural and man-made lakes with thousands of miles of shorline waiting to be explored.
In the Coastal Kayaking on Inland Waters (level 3) weekend course, you'll learn to plan and initiate multi-day kayak touring (also known as 'Sea kayaking') trips while learning correct paddle strokes for effortless paddling. This 18hr course includes an introduction to navigation, deep-water rescues, towing systems, paddling in wind and waves and packing for overnight trips. Day 1 builds on the strokes learned in the Introduction to Kayaking (level 1) course and assested rescues. Day 2 focuses on maneuvers (combining strokes for a specific objective) and self rescues in open water, where wind & waves may be a challenge.
Class will be held on Abiquiu Lake for convenience to Albuquerque & Santa Fe. Abiquiu Lake has several small protected coves for controlled teaching environments to practice skills and technique, and large open space to practice paddling under conditions.
The price of this clinic includes instruction and equipment, including kayaks, paddles, PFDs, skirts and helmets. A limited number of wet suits are available in cooler months. The price does not camping gear, meals or transportation.
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Prerequisites:
Introduction to Kayaking (level 1), or "Level 1 (or 2) Assessment" from another ACA certified instructor.
Essentials of Recreational Kayaking (level 2) - Optional for the Coastal Kayaking on Inland Waters course
Succeeding courses:
The Kayak Roll (level 2)
Whitewater Kayaking Made Easy 2-day Weekend (level 3)
Meet the Instructors:
Our
instructors are our greatest assets. Each of our instructors are
certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA). Founded in 1880, and
funded largely by the US Coast Guard, the ACA is a nation-wide not for
profit organization whose role is to make paddling education and
instruction standardized and more accessible to the public. Our
instructors are certified to the highest levels, up to and including:
| Level 2 Stand Up Paddling (or SUP'ing) Instructor Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor Level 4 Whitewater Kayak Instructor-Trainer Level 4 Open Water Coastal Kayaking Instructor-Trainer Level 4 Whitewater Paddle Raft Instructor-Trainer Level 5 Advanced Swift Water Rescue Instructor Instructors who work with kids are required to pass the same background and fingerprinting checks as required by Albuquerque Public Schools. Our instructors are also leaders in their communities, and in their professions. |
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Payment in full is due within 24 hours of registration. No spot is reserved until full payment is received.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your payment is a reservation for an event with limited capacity. Cancellations or rescheduling request 4 or more days before the scheduled event are entitled to receive a refund, less an $80 cancellation fee. We're sorry, but cancellations or no-shows within 3 days of the event are non-refundable, and non-transferrable.
I learned the "basics" that I "thought" I knew - after kayaking for 10 years, I realized I should have taken this course years ago…in addition to the "basics" I was amazed at the techniques I learned regarding paddling, strokes, maneuvers, rescues, navigation and expedition planning!