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Introduction to Sea Kayaking |
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Come
discover the fundamental skills needed for safe sea
kayaking in the waters of Tampa Bay. Bill
Jackson's has been providing instruction in kayaking
since 1952.
Our
four hour course is held in two parts. Two
hours Friday evening from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the
comfort of our heated pool and from 10:00am -
12:00pm Saturday at Freedom Lake park behind Bill Jackson's. The course is $68.00
and includes everything you will need. Please
bring your bathing suit, towel, and Saturday you
will also need lots of water, appropriate clothing,
sun protection and footwear. |
What
will you learn?
Forward & Reverse
Strokes
Forward & Reverse
Sweep
Stern Rudder
Low Brace Recovery
Draw Strokes
Deep Water Re-Entry
Assisted Rescues
Basic Kayak Design
Basic Paddle Design |
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Performance Kayaking Skills
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What
will you learn?
 Edged
Bow Ruder
Edged Stern Rudder
Edged Sweep Turns
Low Brace Turn
High Brace Turn
Hanging Draw
Dynamic Boat Control
Eskimo Rescues |
Develop
the intermediate skills need to fully explore the
joys of performance sea kayaking.
Our two hours course, designed to place you on the path to
becoming a competent sea kayaker. The course is
$68.00 and includes everything you will need. Please
bring your water, snacks, appropriate clothing, sun
protection and footwear. |
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Discover Eskimo Rolling
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What
will you learn?
 Dynamic
Hip Snap
Low Brace Recovery
High Brace Recovery
C-to-C Roll
Pawlata Roll
Body Awareness
Kayak Outfitting
Rolling Exercises |
Discover
this ancient and still vital art of self-rescue. We
teach this important technique in the fun and safe
environment of our heated pool.
This
course is held here at Bill
Jackson's (call for schedule). The course is $68.00 and includes
everything you will need. Please bring your bathing
suite and a towel. We suggest reading Bombproof Roll
and Beyond by Paul Dutky and viewing Grace
Under Pressure in our video library. |
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Private Kayak Instruction |
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Bill Jackson's
has been providing instruction in kayaking since 1952.
Instructors are available for private coaching to give you
the one-on-one teaching you may desire, as well as fitting
our instructional programs into your busy schedule.
We have ACA certified Instructors available on staff. |
Private
Instruction is $68.00 per hour for the first student
and $25.00 per hour
for each additional person. Kayaks and
gear will be made available.
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