On Water Clinics

On Water Clinics as the name suggests are clinics mainly held on the water and are an economical way for you and one or two of your friends to obtain kayak instruction.

George McFarlin

Owner, Deep Bay Kayaking

Showing the Proper Placement of hands on the Paddle.

A Strokes Clinic

Take a 3 hour Strokes Clinic and improve your stroke efficiency:  You will learn the body mechanics to paddle forward using as little body energy as possible. You will discover how to properly fit to your kayak. Correct paddling posture also improves your comfort level and enjoyment while paddling on the water.

The cost of this clinic is $90 person with a minimum of two persons per clinic.

Learning Directional Control

A Directional Control Clinic

Take a 3 hour Directional Clinic and learn how to change the direction of your kayak. You will first learn how water dynamics affects your kayak.  Using this knowledge you will be carving turns like a pro. The directional clinic starts with learning the basic turning strokes and proper positioning of your paddle. Towards the end of the course you will be shown some advanced turning strokes for you to practice on your own..

The cost of this clinic is $90 person with a minimum of two persons per clinic.

Getting the paddler back into their kayak.

A Rescue Clinic

Take a 3 hour Rescue Clinic to learn the skills required to efficiently rescue someone in dynamic water conditions.  Starting with the proper method of performing a standard T Rescue.  Using the T Rescue the students will discover the easiest way to get someone back into their kayak and paddling again.  Depending on the students progression, solo re-entries will be introduced with emphasis on getting back into the kayak as quickly as possible.  A Solo or Self Re-entry is a must for someone who kayaks by themselves.

The cost of this clinic is $90 person with a minimum of two persons per clinic.