Basic Sea Kayaking Course   - Olympia - 2016

Sea Kayaking Course

Basic Sea Kayaking Course

2016 Basic Sea Kayaking Course - Olympia

The course provides a basic introduction to Sea Kayaking and graduation from the course permits members to sign up for Mountaineer Sea Kayak trips with any Branch. No prior knowledge or experience is required. All instruction will be in single sea kayaks. If you do not own a kayak, rentals will be available. The course will be limited to 24 people.

Please note the dates carefully and confirm that your schedule will permit you to attend all the sessions. There will be no opportunity to make up missed sessions.

Sea kayaking, and the course, involve a level of strength, flexibility and endurance possessed by most physically active individuals. Students who do not own or have access to a kayak and required equipment will be required to rent on three occasions: Open water session, wet paddle and one additional Club sponsored trip. Kayaks will be provided for the pool session. You may also have other expenses for appropriate clothing and equipment.

2016 Schedule:

  • Thursday April 28, 6:30pm-9:30pm - Classroom 1
  • Friday April 29, 6:00pm-9:30pm - Pool Session (River Heights High School Pool)
  • Thursday May 5, 6:30pm-9:30pm - Classroom 2
  • Sunday May 8, 9am-4pm - Open Water Paddle (Black Lake)
  • Thursday May 12, 6:30pm-9:30pm - Classroom 3
  • Saturday or Sunday May 14 or 15, 9am-4pm - Wet Paddle (Boston Harbor Marina)

Badges you will earn:

Course Requirements
Course Activity Date Availability Leader
Classroom Session 1
Olympia Friends Meeting House
Mon, Apr 22, 2024
Registration closes Apr 20
2 participants
4 instructors
Pool Session
Shelton Pool
Sat, Apr 27, 2024
Registration closes Apr 25
2 participants
4 instructors
Classroom Session 2
Online Classroom
Wed, May 1, 2024
Registration closes Apr 29
2 participants
4 instructors
Open Water Session
Kenneydell Park & Black Lake
Sat, May 4, 2024
Registration closes May 2
2 participants
4 instructors
Wet Paddle
Boston Harbor Vicinity
Sun, May 5, 2024
Registration closes May 3
2 participants
3 instructors
Roster
Required Equipment

If you don't have equipment, do not buy it now.  Part of the course is intended to introduce you to what is considered to be good equipment, including boats, paddles, safety equipment and clothing.  If you intend to buy equipment before the class, please consult with us before you do.