Courses

The Quick Start to Kayaking course is designed as a short program emphasizing
safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry level individuals in the public, private and commercial setting.

This course is appropriate for all kayak craft, including traditional decked kayaks, inflatables and sit on tops. It is assumed the boats will be paddled solo.

Minimum of two students required to conduct the class

The BCA Kayak Safety and Rescue course introduces essential safety practices and rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment, in the first few minutes of an emergency.

Course Objectives:

Understand that prevention is the key to a safe trip.
Understand how to avoid potential dangers.
Develop and practice key self-rescue skills.
Learn to focus on fast, simple, low-risk rescue techniques.
Develop the skills to manage minor in-water incidents.
Minimum of two students required to conduct the class

The full introduction to kayaking class covers it all. This course covers the basics you learn in the quickstart to kayaking class as well as the rescues you learn form the kayak safety and rescue course. This course is designed to give you the fundamental basis to fully understand how to handle your kayak and the ability to continue your education with a solid foundation.

This course is 6 Hours Long.

The Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding course is designed to introduce and expose the participant to sufficient skills and knowledge, so that they can enjoy the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding in a calm, flat water setting.

Minimum of two students required to conduct the class

The Essentials of SUP Surf is designed for Paddlers wishing to explore SUP Surfing. This course introduces paddlers to surf zone site assessment, ocean safety and surfing techniques with an emphasis on fun. The use of proper surf zone etiquette that demonstrates the aloha spirit of surfing is central to this course.

Hang Ten or Even Surf on Your Head!!!