Sea kayaking offers a lifetime of learning, exploration and adventure, and immersion and intimacy in nature to be taken to whatever level you choose.
Weekend courses offered for beginner and intermediate paddlers of all ages. Classes will form per demand.
The first day will entail specific skills instruction, rescues and theory. The second day will build upon the first and offer a day trip to utilize and expand the previous day's skill session.
Fundamentals Training and Tuning. Learn new, practice or augment existing skills with certified (ACA) instructors.
We will offer coaching on safety features and design of kayaks and kayaking equipment. You will be fit to a kayak to maximize performance.
The coaching syllabus includes wet exits, ruddering and paddling without a rudder, turning and spinning the kayak, back paddling, stopping,moving sideways, edging, balance and bracing, and solo and assisted rescues. Coaching will be focused per individuals’ goals and experience.
All equipment can be provided including: sea kayak, paddle, skirt, PFD, dry suit, and more.
You provide your own clothing, food, water, and other necessities. An equipment list will be sent upon registration.
Training appropriate for Novice, Beginner and Intermediate Paddlers
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Whittier can be accessed by car through a one-way toll tunnel ($13 for cars).
Inbound openings are on the half hour, for fifteen minutes. First inbound opening is at 6:30 AM, and the last inbound opening is at 10:30 PM.
Outbound openings are on the hour, for fifteen minutes. First outbound opening is 6 AM, and the last outbound opening is at 10 PM.
There are some mid-day variations to this schedule, to accommodate rail traffic. Please call us to discuss this schedule, if planning a mid-day entrance.
Allow 1 hour and 15 minutes to drive from Anchorage to the tunnel entrance.
Click here to see the summer tunnel schedule.
1. Synthetic wicking fabrics to wear under a dry suit. (Fleece, polypropylene, capilene)
2. A change of clothes for the end of the day.
3. Lunch and snacks for each day.
4. Water bottle. (Instructor will supply refills.)
1. Kayak, paddle, PFD, spray skirt, deck gear.
2. Dry suit and booties.
3. Helmet, balaclava (neoprene hood), neoprene gloves.
4. Dry bags as needed.