In this two day kayak class you will learn how to be prepared for a safe journey on the sea. We will cover solid practical rescues for yourself and others, what equipment is useful and necessary and how to deal with incidents. We will also cover useful strokes to make rescues faster and more effective. Most importantly, we will cover how to develop a good risk assessment for yourself and your group so that you can better avoid incidents from happening. Body Boat Blade coaches are certified British Canoeing Sea Kayak Coaches, you can count on us to deliver the most current rescue practices making this is a great introductory or refresher course for every paddler. Join us on the beautiful waters of the San Juan Islands of Washington State!
Learn different methods of self and assisted kayak rescue, how to call for help, and add tools to the toolbox for dealing with unexpected incidents.
The first step to register for a class with Body Boat Blade is to select an available date from the Class Schedule and complete your online reservation. A few of our courses are not on the schedule. For these courses please contact us to discuss your needs and objectives for a personalized course of study.
Next, as part of the onboarding process for all courses, each participant fills out a questionnaire about past kayak experience and general health. We find this extra step helps ensure you get the greatest benefit from your time with us and that you have found the right class to grow your kayaking skills.
BBB coaches review each application. We will get in touch with you to confirm that your application has been successfully reviewed or to clarify any questions that may arise. Once you receive your confirmation, your next step will be found in Getting Ready
Not sure if a class is right for you? For all of our guests, we want to be sure you have the best experience possible and meet all of your goals. We can help you find a class that matches your skill level and paddling goals, answer all of your questions, talk about class/trip prerequisites and requirements, and get you signed up. Just get in touch!
You can expect a low student to instructor ratio that is appropriate to your class, a lot of one-on-one time with instructors, and coaching that matches your learning style.
Full Day courses will last approximately 6-8hrs, depending on the needs of the group and prevailing conditions.
If you do not have your own gear then we have rental packages available. Call us for details.
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