Farmingdale Continuing Education - Kayaking Fundamentals Course/Level 1

With Ken Fink, High School pool, $155 registration fee.

Fundamentals is a comprehensive beginner program that covers basic techniques of both sea and white water kayaking.  8 hours.  Perfect for the person who has little or no paddling experience or for those needing formal instruction to complement self-taught skills.  Each week you will be in the pool developing efficient padding skills.  Basic padding strokes, bracing, capsizing, self and multi-boat rescue procedures.  Emphasis on learning effective boat control through the use of upper and lower body movements.  2 instructors with a maximum of 6 students.  4 2-hour classes.  Mail-in registration.  Minimum of 3 students to start a class, limit to 6 students.