{"id":3114,"date":"2016-07-31T14:02:50","date_gmt":"2016-07-31T14:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hopeshideaway.com\/turnagainkayak\/?page_id=3114"},"modified":"2021-06-15T19:50:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T19:50:51","slug":"course-descriptions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/turnagainkayak.com\/kayak-skills-lessons-and-instruction\/course-descriptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Course Descriptions"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]At Turnagain Kayak, we are committed to enhancing your Alaskan adventure.\u00a0 We offer classes fit for everyone from absolute beginner to the most experienced \u201cwater warrior\u201d.\u00a0 All of our classes are taught by paddle sport professionals that are certified through the American Canoe Association (ACA) in White water, Coastal kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) (and some through the British Canoe Union too). You can expect premier instruction that will not only utilize today\u2019s best practices but also cater to your specific needs and goals. \u00a0Please contact us<\/a> for more info.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Sea Kayaking<\/h2>\n

Kayaker Cove Kayak Camp<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Come join us for five nights at the Kayaker Cove Hostel in Resurrection Bay. This course is student focused with the ability to cater to different skill sets and student objectives. We will journey around Resurrection Bay to work on skills ranging from advanced boat control to leadership and advanced rescues. There will be exploring, visiting the marine life and maybe even hiking.<\/p>\n

Pre-requisites:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is not an optimal venue for novices. Due to the dynamic area, the potential for interesting weather exists. Participants need to have intermediate (ACA level 3, BCU 3*) skills at a minimum.<\/p>\n

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Sea Kayak FUNdamentals<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ACA Level 2<\/span><\/p>\n

This class is for everyone.\u00a0 The fundamentals of efficient paddling, while keeping your body strong and safe, will be introduced.\u00a0 We will work on safely getting into and out of a closed cockpit sea kayak, above and under water. We will also learn self rescues, assisted rescues and bracing. \u00a0 The core skills introduced and refined in this course are the building blocks for long- term development.<\/span><\/p>\n

Intermediate Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ACA Level 3<\/span><\/p>\n

We will build on the skills learned in Sea Kayak Fundamentals; effective edging will be refined and applied to all strokes and maneuvers. Towing and navigation will be introduced. In this course we also hope to introduce some variable conditions: wind up to 10-15 knots, waves 1-2\u2032 and current up to 2 knots are all possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-requisites:<\/span><\/p>\n

ACA level 2, BCU 2* or equivalent<\/span><\/p>\n

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Advanced Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n

ACA Level 4<\/span><\/p>\n

It is time to have fun! We will actively search for areas with surf, current and wind and learn to paddle safely in them. This course will utilize the skills from previous classes and apply them in moderate conditions. There will be a focus on leadership, navigation and rescues in moderate conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-requisites:<\/span><\/p>\n

ACA level 3, BCU 3* or equivalent<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]\n

Packrafting<\/h2>\n

Packrafting Safety Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Are you ready to explore an Alaska that most people will never see? This is the place to start. We will spend two full (and fun) days introducing, practicing and refining new skills. These skills will build the foundation for everything you learn later.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here a few of the things we cover:<\/span><\/p>\n