Surf Safety and Paddle Skills Class
We see more and more people that get into kayak fishing go head first
into the sport without learning the proper skills to keep them safe or
to just paddle efficiently.
More gear is lost or damaged, and more people run into trouble in the
surf zone than any other area in kayaking. For that reason we are
offering a three-hour surf survival, paddle and safety skills class with
one of our expert guides in San Diego.
We will teach you the proper techniques needed to launch and land a
loaded kayak through the surf. This is not a surfing class we are not
interested in catching waves, what we want is to get our expensive
fishing gear to and from the fishing grounds intact. Catching waves at
times in unavoidable and we will teach you how to handle that situation
when it arises. We also cover proper paddling techniques and many safety
aspects involved in kayak fishing such as self rescue, how to empty a
flooded kayak while on the water and many other things every kayaker
should know.
This is truly one of the more fun classes we do so be prepared to have a
great time and learn a lot. After this class you will be intimately
familiar with your kayak and you will be ready to tackle any
situation.
Fee is $75 per person with a minimum of three people and a maximum of
eight.
Kayaks can be provided for those that need them, bring your own if you
prefer. Wetsuits recommended as you will be getting wet. All classes
held at La Jolla Shores Jim Sammons will conduct La Jolla classes. Pre
registration and payment are required. Please download and fill out one
of our waivers.
We regularly do this as a group class but are available for private
lessons also. Dates of our group classes are posted on our upcoming
events forum.