Description
Aim: Basic Surf Ski introduces the novice to surf skiing in calm sheltered water on Saturna Island. Launching, landing, various stroke techniques and re-entries will be covered during this one day course. There will be an emphasis on an efficient forward stroke using a wing paddle.
Prerequisites: None.
Course Length: 8 Hours Minimum (1 Day)
Class Ratio: 1 Instructor: up to 4 Participants.
Location: Saturna Island, Southern Gulf Islands, BC, Canada
Enclosed and sheltered with easy landing options immediately present.
Conditions: Wind calm (< 8 knots). Sea state calm to rippled.
Assessment: Activities focus on individual safety and comfortable paddling along a calm shoreline. While there is a great deal to learn at this level, the activities should concentrate on personal progress and an awareness of the need for future learning. Paddlers should leave the course encouraged to continue their learning and aware of their individual limitations.
Rescue Skills: Solo re-entry skills and assisted re-entry techniques.
Paddling Skills: Lifting and carrying a surf ski, forward and reverse paddling, forward and reverse sweep strokes, draw stroke, low brace.
Knowledge: Boat design, boat outfitting, clothing, safety equipment, wing paddles, injury prevention, equipment care, surf ski resources.
Roger. W –
The wife and i have been sea kayaking for years but we never got the opportunity to surfski before.
Wow, what a experience that was, spending a day learning how to remount a surfski and paddle it correctly.
It is a fast learning curve , lots of fun.
Fred is an amazing teacher that focuses on the essentials of what works.
Saturna Island is a magical place to paddle at whatever skill condition you prefer.