Expanding Horizons Kayaking

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Calendar

Winter/Spring 2010 Class Schedule

Listed below are the classes currently scheduled by Expanding Horizons Kayaking.  Check back in the future for additional offerings or contact us to custom design a class.

To contact us:

Phone: 810-355-6381

 

E-mail: taylorrj@ameritech.net

 

 

 

 

Text Box: Beginning Kayaking: These classes are an excellent complete beginner's course held in the safe and warm confines of an indoor pool. The class is a series of four weekly two hour sessions. The first session, be dressed for the pool session and at poolside one hour before the scheduled pool time for a safety/orientation session. Attendance at the first day is mandatory. This course will focus on basic kayaking strokes that are applicable to both sea kayaking and white water kayaking. We will also work on self and assisted rescues, recovery strokes, sweep strokes and the beginning elements of self-rescue techniques. Students should bring swimming goggles, nose plugs and a towel along with swimming apparel. Kayaks, paddle, and life jacket are available to rent for $25 for the duration of the class. Participants under 16 must be approved in advance by the instructor. Jan. 21st – Feb. 11th, Thursdays (4 weeks), 7:45-10pm (7-10pm 1st night), Brighton HS, $145/person Register at www.brightoncommunityed.com or (810) 299-4130 Mar. 11th – Apr. 1st, Thursdays (4 weeks), 7:45-10pm (7-10pm 1st night), South Lyon HS, $145/person Register at www.slrec.com or (248) 437-8105 Mar. 9th – 30th, Tuesdays (4 weeks), 7-9pm (7-10pm 1st night), $127/person Fenton HS, Register at www.slpr.net or (248) 437-8105 QuickStart Your Kayak: QuickStart is a brief, three-hour introduction to paddling a kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle safely, potential hazards and simple rescues. A minimal paddle skill set is presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on still water. While designed as a stand-alone, introductory course, QuickStart students often progress (strongly recommended) to the Beginning Kayaking course to acquire greater paddling skill through significantly more guided, on-water practice time. Minimum 14 years of age. Sunday, April 18th, 3-6pm, Ann Arbor Mack Pool, $60/person.  All gear provided. Register at www.a2gov.org/government/communityservices/ParksandRecreation/Pages/default.aspx Kayak Rolling Classes: This class will focus on the elements of hip snap development, high and low bracing and the Kayak Roll. Either the “C to C” or Sweep Roll will be taught depending upon student’s capabilities. Strength is not important in learning to roll… it’s all about boat fit, flexibility, and most importantly, proper technique. So if you are ready to learn to roll that boat, here’s your chance. The class will be scheduled for four hours, but please arrive 30-60 minutes in advance to be outfitted with gear. Kayaks, paddle, and life jacket are available to rent for $25 for the duration of the class. Thursdays (2 weeks), February 18th & 25th, 8-10 pm, Brighton HS, $80/person Register at www.brightoncommunityed.com or (810) 299-4130 Tuesdays, (2 weeks), April 13th & 20th, 7-9 pm, Fenton HS, $82/person Register at www.slpr.net or (248) 437-8105 “Over Easy” Open Pool Sessions: Here’s a chance to practice all that you’ve learned in the Basic Kayaking and Rolling classes in the friendly environment of the Brighton High School pool. Perfect all those different strokes, practice rescues, and work on that “bomb-proof roll” or just come hang-out with other paddlers and swap war stories. Certified instructors will be on hand to provide pointers if needed. Kayaks, paddle, and life jacket are available to rent for $25 for the duration of the class. Sunday, January 17th, 9:00-11:30 am, Brighton HS, $30/person Register at www.brightoncommunityed.com or (810) 299-4130 Saturday, January 23rd, 12:30-3:00 pm, Fenton HS, $32/person Register at www.slpr.net or (248) 437-8105 Saturday, February 13th, 12:30-3:00pm, Fenton HS, $32/person Register at www.slpr.net or (248) 437-8105 Sunday, February 21st, 9:00-11:30 am, Brighton HS, $30/person Register at www.brightoncommunityed.com or (810) 299-4130 Saturday, March 27th, 3:00-5:30 pm, South Lyon HS, $30/person Register at www.slrec.com or (248) 437-8105 Saturday, April 17, 3:00-5:30 pm, South Lyon HS, $30/person Register at www.slrec.com or (248) 437-8105 Tuesday, May 4th, 7:00-9:30 pm, Fenton HS, $32/person Register at www.slpr.net or (248) 437-8105 Tuesday, May 11th, 7:00-9:30 pm, Fenton HS, $32/person Register at www.slpr.net or (248) 437-8105