The goal of this course is to help participants develop the technical
and judgment skills necessary for paddling the Atlantic coastal islands. The
importance of safety will be emphasized throughout the course, as well as various
approaches to instructing and guiding.
Note: Weather and water conditions are a major influence on sea paddling and
we reserve the right to alter the schedule as needed.
| Day 1 | AM | Get on the water and begin with techniques (basic paddling strokes). The plan will be to stay dry. |
| PM | Equipment lecture, then back on the water. Focus on assisted rescues and self rescues with a lead up to getting wet. |
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| Evening |
Lecture: Navigation | |
| Day 2 | AM | Review strokes and introduce some new ones. |
| PM | Trip preparation Pack up to leave on the camping part of the course. Late afternoon paddle to destination and set up camp. |
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| Day 3&4 | More map/chart reading and navigation, then on the water for different methods of towing. | |
| Other topics that will addressed throughout these two days include: | ||
| Group leadership and decision making | ||
| Reading water/weather conditions | ||
| Reading the sea/land boundary; rock hopping | ||
| Landing/launching under various conditions | ||
| First Aid | ||
| Campsite selection | ||
| Wilderness ethic |