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INTRODUCTION TO FLATWATER KAYAKING
This instructional course is designed for those who wish to acquire basic paddling skills before starting out on their first kayak adventure. The 3-hour course is a great way to learn how to enter and exit your kayak, forward and reverse paddle strokes, turning stroke and steering technique, and the fundamentals of water safety.

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KAYAK WATER SAFETY WORKSHOP
We recommend that paddlers of all abilities should participate in a safety workshop at least once a year. Learn how to recognize potential problems such as wind conditions and tidal currents in this fun workshop. Topics include the essential elements of keeping yourself safe on the water; wet exit, paddle float re-entry, boat assisted rescue, as well as how to execute a self rescue. Basic paddling skills are necessary.

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TIDAL CURRENT AND NAVIGATION COURSE
Knowing how water flows is the key to an enjoyable day in coastal waters. Observing and recognizing the current develops an increased sense of comfort and an ability to navigate a boats wake, tidal rips, and it's strong tide changes. Topics include ebb & flow of tides, water velocity, wave dynamics, how to navigate in currents and control your kayak in rough water including maneuvers and techniques. No experience is necessary.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SURF ZONE
After spending time paddling in the flatwater, explore the opportunities of the surf zone at Nauset Spit. This course is designed for those paddlers who are interested in learning how to safely negotiate the break water. Topics include the fundamentals of a beach landing and launching in the Atlantic Ocean, bracing in breaking waves, how to ferry across a spit current, cross eddy lines, and rip currents. Introduction to Kayaking and Tidal Current Course is a pre-requisite or equivalent paddling ability.

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INTRODUCTION TO OPEN WATER KAYAKING
One of our best skill development workshops, this course goes beyond the basics and combines into one full day the fundamentals of wave dynamics, navigating in wind and current, chart reading, paddling and safety technique, advanced open water paddling strokes, open water rescues, and landing and launching from an ocean beach. Introduction to Kayaking and Water Safety are pre-requisites.