Kayak Clinic: Skills Refresher
A little fuzzy on the sweep stroke or moving the kayak sideways?  Brush up on your kayak skills as we launch the new boating season. This clinic will focus on refreshing basic paddling skills, with special attention to students’ requests. 

Hone your existing skills and learn some new moves! Our 2-hour clinics will help you become more confident in the kayak and get around faster, with more power and less effort. Focus of each clinic ranges from skills refreshment to rescue practice to learning more advanced techniques. We will also make time in each clinic to develop and learn new skills that are requested by participants. Most of the class time will be spent on the water. Come join us and let’s have some fun on the water. Prerequisite: Intro to Kayaking and paddling experience. 

This class is for those who have already completed NSYC's INTRO TO KAYAKING course.  The class is available to current NSYC Full and Paddle members, ages 13 and older. Children 13 to 17 must take the class with an adult member. Students must wear a US Coast Guard-approved Type III life jacket (PFD).  All equipment is provided.

Class will be taught by an NSYC Kayak Instructor who has been certified by the American Canoe Association.  

Cancellations by participant later than 48 hours prior to the class start time will not be refunded.  Cancellations after registration and up to 48 hours prior to class start time may be charged a 5% processing fee. Participants will be notified if the class needs to be rescheduled due to hazardous weather conditions or insufficient enrollment. 

Questions, please email Kayak@NorthShoreYachtClub.com     
 
What to Wear & Bring:
It can be much cooler near and on the water.  Early season classes can be cold.
Be prepared to swim and get wet!  

• Water bottle (filled!), sunhat and retention strap for your eye/sun glasses.
• Wear only SYNTHETIC fabrics, no cotton – it gets soggy and stays soggy. Multiple layers of polyester or nylon are best.  Bring a polar fleece jacket too. If you have a wetsuit, bring it!
• Students MUST wear closed shoes! No sandals, flip flops, or bare feet. Water shoes or old gym shoes work well. You will not be allowed to paddle without proper footwear.
• Students must wear a US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD – vest-style life jacket).  Inflatable life jackets are not acceptable for class.
• Bring towel & a change of clothing; it's nice to leave in dry clothes after class.