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Trip Preparation Course Join us for an amazing day of ocean kayaking. This 7-hour course will give the 1st time paddler skills to enhance their judgment and abilities for paddling in protected waters. Basic and intermediate paddling skills, rescue techniques and water safety are covered. Lunch is provided; please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Wetsuits are mandatory for this course. All equipment supplied. Your course will feature information on: Introduction to Ocean Kayaking (level 1) In addition… Discussion on packing and trimming your boat (equipment knowledge section) Float Plan and the use of Float Plan Lunch (on land theory) Communication (cell phone, radio, flares/whistles) Clothing/gear (what to bring and why) The layering system Chart work (overview and features, depths, and symbols, find yourself on a chart, piloting, and dead reckoning) Tides & Currents (how tides affect you, tide tables and their use) Capsize recovery (Level 2) *** Lunch: deli - sandwich (choices of Roast Beef, Turkey/cranberry, tuna or veggie), salad, drink, and donut… Price: $155 Intensity: Low-Moderate Prerequisite: No experience necessary Dates & Times: Saturdays 8:30-3:00 commencing April 7