February 28, 2012 6:00 PM. 5 attended.
Sea kayaking basic skills / refresher @ Fergs
Use Adventure Wellington's deeply discounted rates to get ready for the summer's kayaking activities by enjoying a sunset sea kayaking refresher/basic skills course!
This is a compulsory course for everyone doing kayaking trips with AW.
Cost: $27.50 (minimum 6 attendees or the lesson will not go ahead)
(Note: If you booked this course for just yourself, it would cost $130.00.)
What's included: Two hours of instruction from Fergs Kayaks with your own sea kayak, paddle, buoyancy aid and spray skirt.
Where we meet: Inside Fergs Kayaks.
What to wear: YOU ARE GOING TO GET WET. This course involves learning how to rescue yourself and others in the ocean -- so it involves practice! So, wear togs with merino or polyprop over the top - don't wear long pants, denim and no cotton t-shirts. Cotton is not your friend in a kayak — it does not dry well and dissipates heat quickly. The water temps are much cooler than the air temperatures. Wool or synthetics are the way to go. If you have a wetsuit (farmer jane/farmer john), that would be ideal. Neoprene paddling shoes or dive booties are great too.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Weather: This Meetup will be reliant on the weather and is subject to last-minute cancellation. If this occurs, it will be rescheduled.
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Lee
Could someone tell me if you are required to do that flip that kayakers do when the turn upside down - I'm not a confident swimmer, thanks
Posted February 6 at 8:10 PM -
Linc
Hi Lee, no you are only required to be able to exit your kayak. Plus you will be wearing a life jacket so no problems.
Posted February 6 at 8:21 PM
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if anyone is hiring a wetsuit where are you getting it from please...I know linc posted somwhere up before but I have forogtten - any suggestions? thanks