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Sea Kayaking for Beginners, Lake Superior
offered by supplier M14510 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 10
people
Destination:
Ontario
Specialty Category:
Kayaking
Season: June - August
Min Price: 75 Canadian Dollar (CAD) per person
Max Price: 75 Canadian Dollar (CAD) per person
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Throughout the summer, we offer half-day courses Saturdays at Voyaguers' Lodge on Batchawana Bay, Lake Superior, and at our base on Goulais Bay.
Dates: morning (9:00-12:00 a.m.): June 7, 21; July 5, 13, 19; Sept. 6; afternoon (13:00-16:00 p.m.): June 21, July 13, 19
* Tour Itinerary:
9:00 a.m. (1:00 p.m. - afternoon session): We assemble at the Voyageurs' Lodge on Batchawana Bay, Lake Superior. We will introduce you to kayak design and equipment, demonstrate the strokes, and practice exists and rescues. So be prepared to get wet! Note: you need to bring personal gear/clothing; we provide kayaks, etc. (see equipment list below).
9:00 a.m.: Kayak Design, Paddling Gear and Accessories
9:20 a.m.: Safety - trip planning, skills, water conditions, hypothermia, communication and signalling devices
9:40 a.m.: Getting fitted into wet suits and kayaks
10:00 - 12:00 a.m.: Wet exits, paddling strokes, rescue procedures
* Equipment You Supply:
Paddling gear: Cap, sun glasses, paddling jacket (synthetic windbreaker or rain-suit, preferably with elasticized cuffs), short pants of synthetic material, neoprene booties or water sandals (e.g. Tevas) or running shoes, synthetic long underwear (top and bottom), plastic water bottle, head strap for glasses. A "Farmer John/Jane" wet suit will be supplied by Caribou Expeditions; however, to guarantee a good fit, a wet-suit can be purchased at many outdoor stores. Optional: Hand-held sighting compass.
* Notes:
- Paddling clothes should be synthetic, or with minimal cotton.
- Personal Gear: Sunscreen, chap stick, bug dope, toilet paper, matches or lighter, soap, etc.
* Equipment and Services Supplied by the Owner:
- Kayak and Accessories: The boats we supply are single person kayaks (Necky). Each kayak comes with: sponge, paddle and spare, boat pump, whistle, spray skirt, poggies or neoprene gloves, personal flotation device (lifejacket). Wet suits are provided. Please indicate your lifejacket size and wet suit size when you send deposit or trip balance.
- Accessories: Waterproof dry bags for clothing.
- Safety Equipment: First aid kit, marine radio, compass, tow line.
- Basic Training: Your instructors are experienced sea kayakers with training from the B.C.U. (British Canoe Union) with training in C.P.R. and Wilderness First Aid.
Notes:
Price Includes Taxes
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