2008 Classes
pool classes | NEW!
advanced skills class | evening
classes |
intro to paddling |
intermediate paddling skills | combined intro and
interm.
| NEW!
women's classes | NEW!
women's interm. paddling skills
|
kayak
starter / practice paddle |
private instruction | rolling |
rescue
| kids
programs
| cancellation policy
| location map
| pricing
chart | faq
Please call to confirm availability and all
web site-related dates, prices, times and locations.
Kayak east instructional classes offer a progression of skills, like building blocks, that help construct a framework for more fun and safer kayaking.
We are enthusiastic and patient teachers, certified by the American Canoe Association (ACA). In addition to possessing the skills to demonstrate proper technique, ACA certification means that we are trained in a wide range of teaching and communication methods so that, through our classes, you will gain the confidence and skills you’ve been looking for!
Our kayak classes are held at Assunpink Lake, Lake Hopatcong, Green Turtle Pond and the Delaware River. Please see our class descriptions below or the price chart. You can find these locations on our map and a calendar of events.
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We'll supply the boat, paddle, life jacket ("pfd"), spray deck and instruction.
- We recommend that you bring:
- - sunscreen
- - a brimmed hat and sunglasses with
retainer strap
- - non-cotton clothes for paddling
- - shoes for the water
- - a change of clothes
- towel
- - lunch
- - at least 1 liter of water in a
plastic bottle
You may also want to bring a wind/rain
jacket or fleece sweater, as well.
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Pre-registration and payment in advance
of the date of the trip or class is required to secure a
spot. You must be at least 12-years old to participate (12- to 15-year
olds must by accompanied by an adult). Space is limited so call early
and reserve your spot! Visa or MasterCard accepted, as well as personal
check or cash.
Cancellation Policy: Full refund
or reschedule with 7 days notice. 50% refund or reschedule with 3 days
notice. No refund will be given if you fail to show up for a class or
tour. We will make every attempt to reschedule you when possible. Tours
go out rain or shine. If kayak east cancels an event for any
reason, we will give a full refund or reschedule the event.
Sign
up online! If you are interested in participating in our
instructional classes or tours, or want more information, fill out and submit our
secure online form,
so that we may contact you. Or, call us at 1-866-529-2532.
(Online
Sign Up: You may receive a warning "
the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site"
but that is ok, really. You may "Proceed" with confidence of
security.)
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Pricing
Chart (please call to confirm availability and all web site-related
dates, prices, times and locations)
|
CLASSES |
TIME |
LUNCH
BREAK
|
PRICE |
Indoor Combined Paddling
Skills (2 3-hour classes)
|
Sat 7-10 pm
Sun 5-8 pm |
none |
$175 |
Indoor Rolling (1session ea)
|
Sat 7-10 pm
Sun 5-8 pm |
none |
$80 |
|
Indoor Rescues
|
Sat 7-10 pm |
none |
$80 |
|
Indoor Intro to Paddling
|
Sun 5-8:30 pm |
none |
$95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intro
to Paddling
|
9
am - 4 pm |
1
hr |
$100 |
|
Intermediate
Paddling Skills
|
9
am - 4 pm |
1
hr |
$100 |
|
Combined Intro/Intermediate
|
2
days |
1
hr ea. |
$180 |
|
Starter
Classes
|
9
am - 12 pm |
none |
$65 |
|
Practice Paddle
|
1
pm - 3 pm |
none |
$35 |
|
Evening
Classes
|
5
pm - 8 pm |
none |
$65 |
Rescue
Classes
Evening Rescue Classes |
9
am - 12 pm
5:00 - 8:00 pm |
none |
$60 |
Rolling
Classes
(2 daytime sessions)
Evening Rolling Classes |
12:45 - 2:45pm
3:00 - 5:00 pm
5:00 - 7:00 pm |
none |
$60 |
| Private Instruction |
see
below |
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Class Descriptions
Indoor instructional
classes (Feb-Apr)
Morris Center YMCA, Cedar Knolls, NJ
This year we are offering a 3-1/2 hour Intro
to Paddling Class, a 6 hour Combined Paddling Skills Class (that incorporates all the basic skills of
both our Intro and Intermediate classes), and Rolling or a separate Rescues
session (see descriptions below).
Combined Paddling Skills March
15-16
Saturday, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Intro to Paddling March 2, Sunday,
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Intro to PaddlingApril 6, Sunday, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Rolling March 9, Sunday, 5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Rolling April 5, Saturday, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Rolling April 13, Sunday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Rescues April 13, Sunday, 5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Sign
up online! If you are interested in participating in our
instructional classes or tours, or want more information, fill out and submit our
secure online form,
so that we may contact you. Or, call us at
1-866-529-2532.
(Online
Sign Up: You may receive a warning "
the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site"
but that is ok, really. You may "Proceed" with confidence of
security.)
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Outdoor classes
(May-Sep)
Assunpink Lake, Lake Hopatcong, Green Turtle Pond and the Delaware River
NEW!
Advanced Skills Class in Open Water, 9am to 4pm (1 hr lunch break) $100
Get more comfortable
paddling in rough waters! In this class you'll learn how to handle waves
while maintaining control and balance. You'll also get valuable insight
on navigation and practice paddling in wind, tidal currents and open
water. We may even get to do some rescues as well!
Raritan Bay Sat Jun
21
Intro to
Paddling, 9am to 4pm (1 hr lunch break) $100
In
the morning, you will learn kayaking terms and basic boat design, how
to get into and out of a kayak, correct paddle handling, forward,
reverse, turning and draw strokes and safety skills. In the afternoon,
after you practice what you have learned on a short paddle, we'll
introduce the wet exit and assisted re-entry (we
strongly recommend everybody try this during class!).
Assunpink Lake
Sat May 10, Sat Jun 28, Sat Jul 26, Sat Aug 23,
Sun Sep 14
Lake Hopatcong Sat May 17, Sat Jun 14, Sat Jul 12, Sat Aug
9,
Sat Sep 6
Intermediate
Paddling Skills, 9am to 4pm (1 hr lunch break)
$100
Challenge yourself to achieve
more in your paddling endeavors! We'll start the day with a brief review
of the basics. Then, we'll learn boat lean (edging), hip snap and
bracing. These skills are the foundation of a good Eskimo roll. We'll combine these skills with the basics to learn new maneuvers
including bow rudder and low brace turns. With these skills you'll
achieve the comfort level and boat control necessary to paddle more
challenging waters.
Assunpink Lake Sun
Jun 29, Sun Aug 24,
Lake Hopatcong Sun May 18, Sun Jul 13, Sun Sep 7
Combined
Intro and Intermediate courses:
Sign up
at the same time for both the Intro
to Paddling and Intermediate Paddling Skills classes and save
$20.
Assunpink Lake
Sat-Sun Jun 28-29, Sat-Sun Aug 23-24
Lake Hopatcong Sat-Sun May 17-18, Sat-Sun Jul 12-13,
Sat-Sun Sep 6-7
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New!
Intro to Paddling - Women only, 9am to 4pm (1 hr lunch break) $100
A class taught by and for women only! Learn basic paddling skills
through a course outline designed specifically with women's goals,
needs and comfort in mind! In
the morning, you will learn kayaking terms and basic boat design, how
to get into and out of a kayak, correct paddle handling, forward,
reverse, turning and draw strokes and safety skills. In the afternoon,
after you practice what you have learned on a short paddle, we'll
introduce the wet exit and assisted re-entry (we
strongly recommend everybody try this during class!).
Assunpink Lake Sat
May 31
Lake Hopatcong Sat Sept 6
New!
Intermediate Paddling Skills - Women only, 9am to 4pm (1 hr lunch break) $100
A class taught by and for women only! Learn basic paddling skills
through a course outline designed specifically with women's goals,
needs and comfort in mind!
Challenge yourself to achieve
more in your paddling endeavors! We'll start the day with a brief review
of the basics. Then, we'll learn boat lean (edging), hip snap and
bracing. These skills are the foundation of a good Eskimo roll as well. We'll combine these skills with the basics to learn new maneuvers
including bow rudder and low brace turns. With these skills you'll
achieve the comfort level and boat control necessary to paddle more
challenging waters.
Lake Hopatcong Sun Sep 7
Evening
Intro to Paddling, 3 hours $65: This
is a condensed version of our Intro to Paddling class, offered on Friday
evenings on the beautiful Delaware River. Learn how to get into and out of a kayak from shore,
correct paddle handling, forward and reverse strokes, turning strokes and
the wet exit. Come out in the evening and learn in a serene outdoor
environment!
Delaware River
Fridays Jun 6, Jun 27, Jul 18, Aug 8, 22
Evening
Intermediate Paddling Skills, 3 hours $65: This
is a condensed version of our Intermediate Paddling Skills class, offered on Friday
evenings on the beautiful Delaware River. See Intermediate Paddling
Skills description above.
Delaware River
Fridays Jun 13, Jul 25
Evening Rolling, 2 hours
$60: See Rolling description below.
Delaware River
Fridays Jun 20, Jul 11, Aug 1, Aug 15, Aug 29
Evening Rescues, 2 hours
$60: See Rescues description below.
Delaware River
Fridays Jun 20, Jul 11, Aug 15
Sign
up online! If you are interested in participating in our
instructional classes or tours, or want more information, fill out and submit our
secure online form,
so that we may contact you. Or, call us at
1-866-529-2532.
(Online
Sign Up: You may receive a warning "
the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site"
but that is ok, really. You may "Proceed" with confidence of
security.)
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Kayak
Starter, 3 hours $65
Is kayaking right for me? What kind of
kayak should I get? What do I need to know about kayaking? If you are asking
yourself these questions then this is the class for you! In this 3-hour
class we
will introduce to you the basics of kayaking. You'll learn how to
choose the right kayak for your paddling needs, essential equipment, proper dress and
how to transport your kayak. We will also get on
the water and introduce you to the basic strokes (forward, reverse and
turning) and the wet exit. Note: For more time to practice what
you've learned, you may opt to take the practice paddle session
following your class.
Assunpink Lake 9:00
am 12:00 pm Sun Jun 8, Sun Jul 6
Lake Hopatcong 9:00 am 12:00 pm Sun May 4, Sun Aug 3
Practice
Paddle, 2 hours $35
This time is for
anyone interested in improving their skills, from novice to expert! In a
2-hour session with an instructor present, you can practice and
get help with your strokes, or just paddle around. We’ll supply the boat, paddle and
pfd.
Assunpink Lake 1:00
pm - 3:00 pm Sun Jun 8, Sun Jul 6
Lake Hopatcong 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sun May 4, Sun Aug 3
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Specialized Workshops
Rolling,
2 hours, $60
Learn how to right your
boat without having to swim. A must for whitewater paddlers and
an important safety skill for sea kayakers. Note: Learning to roll takes
some experience so don’t expect to take this class immediately after
you learn the basics!
Green Turtle Pond
12:45 pm- 2:45 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sat Jul 19
Delaware Rivers Friday evenings 5:00 pm -- 7:00 pm (see schedule
above)
Rescues,
3 hours, $60
What
would you do if you accidentally tipped over your kayak? How would you
help someone else back into their boat if they tipped? In this class
you'll learn and practice self-
and assisted-rescues, and develop strategies for dealing with different
situations. Beginners to experts will feel safer and more confident on
the water with these valuable skills.
Green Turtle Pond
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sat Jul 19
Delaware Rivers Friday evenings 5:00 pm -- 8:00 pm (see schedule
above)
Private
Instruction
can be
arranged for one or more people by calling us at 1-866-529-2532.
$100/2 hours; $50 each additional hour; $250/full-day (6 hours)
Additional person(s) $25/hour each
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Sign
up online! If you are interested in participating in our
classes or tours, or want more information, fill out and submit our secure
online form,
so that we may contact you.
(Online
Sign Up: You may receive a warning "
the security certificate is invalid or does not match the name of the site"
but that is ok, really. You may "Proceed" with confidence of
security.)
Or, call us at our toll-free number at 1-866-kayak
east
(1-866-529-2532) or email us at info@kayakeast.com.
