Learn paddling techniques, water safety, and rescues in our stable, single-person kayaks. Wetsuits and kayaking gear are provided. This class is the next step for enthusiastic kayakers who have completed our basic sea kayaking class. You will build on the skills you learned in the introductory course, learn more advanced rescue techniques, refine paddle strokes, learn about weather, tides, currents, reading a nautical chart, towing, marine pollution, and continue to play the kayak games introduced in the basic course. Completion of Youth basic sea kayaking course within the last year.
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Classes will be taught on the climbing wall at UC Berkeley and at various sites in the Berkeley Hills. The San Francisco Bay is one of the premiere windsurfing places in America. No matter what your skill level you can have a great experience. Students get lots of practice time on the water, where our instructors provide plenty of individual attention. There will be instruction on tacking, jibing, reading the wind, safety issues, and much more.