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Basic Sea Kayaking Pool Session

Field trip: Basic Sea Kayaking Course

Basic Sea Kayaking Pool Session - Lake Stevens High School Pool

Basic Sea Kayaking Pool Session For Everett 2022 Course Students

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Bill Coady
Bill Coady
Primary Leader
  • Casual
  • FULL (16 capacity)
  • 8 (19 capacity)
  • Mon, Feb 14, 2022 at 11:08 AM
  • Thu, Mar 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This will be an active clinic where  you will learn how to get yourself out of a capasized kayak and then back in using self-rescue and assisted rescue techniques.  

You'll be paired with another student and have a lead instructor and one or two assistant instructors beside you in the pool.

See the list of equipment under "Required Equipment".

We will begin the session with a swim test where you will be asked to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) and back using any stroke you choose.  You can rest briefly at the end of the 25 yeards, use a dog-paddle, a back-stroke, a crawl, or any self-propulsion method you choose using any combination of your hands, arms, and legs.  This is not a timed test and there are no "points" awarded or substracted for form.  All we want to do is ensure that you are comfortable in the water.

Lake Stevens High School Pool

2908 113th Ave NE
Lake Stevens, WA 98258

3:30P to 8:00P

Please arrive 20-30 minutes early to help bring boats and equipment into the pool area.

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Lake Stevens High School Pool

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Everett Mountaineers Basic Sea Kayak Course 2022

Suggested Gear for Students for Pool Party

  • If you have a kayak appropriate Type III Coast Guard approved PFD please bring with you.
  • Swim suit or quick dry shorts and top. No cotton.
  • Rash guard. A rash guard is a quick dry (not cotton) tee shirt, short or long sleeve, that is worn under the PFD to minimize rubbing and chaffing.
  • Wet suit if you have one: Shorties or long-Farmer John’s. Surfing style wet suits. Don’t bring thick diving wet suits.  You need flexibility. 
  • Flip flops or sandals for wearing in shower/locker area
  • Booties, water shoes, or old tennis shoes for use in the pool. NO sandals or shoes with straps in the pool or boats. They tend to catch on things as you are working in and around the boats.
  • PFD: if you have a Type III PFD for kayaking or canoeing bring it so you can work in your own gear
  • Towel(s) and any toiletries you would care to bring. There are showers with soap.
  • Fleece or sweat shirt or something else really warm for over your swim suit while out of the water in-between segments.
  • Snacks, water, etc. for hydrating and energizing during the session. The club will provide pizza since this pool session overlaps the entire dinner period.
  • Change of clothes for after the event.
  • Swimmer’s nose plugs and goggles if you already have them and know how to use/work in them.
  • Combination or keyed lock if you want to stash your stuff in lockers. Otherwise we just leave in piles on the bleachers.
  • A good attitude.
  • A nice smile.
  • A willingness to work hard and learn.
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