Trip
Sea Kayak - Makah Bay
Coastal Kayak Surf Zone Basics Clinic
Contacts
- Sat, Oct 17, 2015 — Sun, Oct 18, 2015
- Seattle Sea Kayaking
- Sea Kayaking
- Adults
- Sea Kayak IV
- Challenging
- 1 (15 capacity)
- FULL (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at Hobucks Beach campground on Saturday, October 17 at 10am. The clinic will run until 2pm on Saturday and from 10am until 2pm on Sunday, October 18. Participants can either camp or rent a cabin at Hobucks campground.
Course Overview: The Coastal Kayak Surf Zone course is designed to teach paddlers the necessary skills to safely launch and land a kayak in the surf. Conditions should include small waves height less than 3 ft, ideally with spilling surf on a gently sloping beach clear of obstacles and swimmers. Winds should not exceed 15 knots.
This clinic is intended for this year's or previous year's students to refresh their skills in the surf. Participants must have taken the beginning or advanced surf zone basics clinic. Students will be coached as they continue to hone their skills by practicing to surf a sea kayak under control. Emphasis will be on controlling the sea kayak in the soup and in waves.
Required Equipment
Sea kayak, helmets, fiberglass or other sturdy paddle, PFD, immersion wear and persistence.