Come to Jesus Moments Most of us have had at least one “Come to Jesus” sea kayaking experience. That watershed moment where your paddling life is “re-born”. Perhaps you were at death’s door either figuratively (sucking in aerated water while your boat is mercilessly “windowshaded” in a big wave) or literally (on a swim in …
Tag Archive: kayak instruction
Jan
19
Kayak Rolling lessons-3 is the magic number
Rolling. That oft mystified kayaking skill that eludes, amazes and delights. People want to learn it. But how many sessions should it take? Working on your own? This is fine for some folks. Some can watch a video and nail it on their first try. For most people, a bit of instruction is needed to …
Apr
12
Forward Stroke Clinic Sunday April 18th 2010
This Sunday we will start our first of the Go Kayak Now outdoor lessons at Ramona Park at Long Lake in Portage Michigan. Cost is $15.00. If you need any equipment please contact me ahead of time so we can get it arranged with Lee’s. Lesson Starts at 1PM and ends at 3:00PM. I decided …
Nov
20
Kalamazoo Pool Sessions Sponsored by Lee’s Adventure Sports
Lee’s Adventure Sports will be sponsoring Kayak Lessons and Pool Sessions throughout winter and into early spring. Go Kayak Now! will be leading the ACA instructional program in the pool. Please refer to the Go Kayak Now! Lessons Page for the calendar and details. In short, Every other Sunday starting Dec 13th 2009 between 1-3 …
Dec
05
Mentally Preparing for Kayak Rolling
Mentally Preparing to Roll a Kayak At a very basic level rolling is an entry level skill that allows a margin of safety for paddlers looking to paddle in textured water. Having an unplanned swim can be life-threatening under the wrong conditions. Cold water is the number one reason for a kayaker to learn to …
