If you are new to kayaking, congratulations, you are about to find the freedom to experience Florida in a relaxing and fun way. In addition, it is easy to learn how to paddle a kayak. The kayak, unlike the canoe, is easier to control on the water.
We are located in Seminole and Dunedin, Florida. We are conveniently positioned between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
We are happy to offer private sea kayaking lessons for individuals & couples (2 students per class max) from a basic introduction to kayaking to more advanced skills such as Greenland Kayak Rolling. Each class is unique and customized to your personal goals. Kayaks, PFD & paddle are not provided. If you are traveling into Tampa, FL. and do not have your own gear we will make arraignments for you to have the appropriate gear for class.
For more details and questions simply email me at jeff@liquidrhythmkayaking.com
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- I want to learn to kayak. What class should I take first?The Kayak Rotation Refinement class is a great two-hour class to start with if a person only wants to know how to paddle. If a beginner wants to learn some safety and how to comfortable maneuver a kayak on still water then the three-hour, ACA Quick Start Your Kayak class is an excellent choice.
- Why do you offer so many kayak classes? We have designed all of our classes to build on the knowledge gained in the Rhythmic Rotation Refinement class and the ACA Quick Start Your Kayak class.
- How do I find out when you are offering classes? Click on the catagory of the class you are interested in. ACA Kayak Classes , Greenland Rolling , Private Kayak Classes
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ACA Kayak Classes The American Canoe Association is a nationwide, not for profit organization that serves the broader paddling public by providing education on matters related to paddling. To achieve this goal the ACA certifies instructors that observe safety, excellent kayaking proficiency ability, and great communication skills. Jeff Fabiszewskiis a certified ACA instructor and teaches five subsequent classes within the guidelines of the ACA to keep you safe on the water. I offer a ten dollar discount to members of the ACA who enroll in an ACA class.
ACA: Quick Start Your Kayak $60 three hours of instruction. Thinking about trying kayaking, but not sure you want to commit to a full-day class? This is the perfect course for you. Learn the basics – safety, lingo and how to maneuver a kayak – in three fun-filled hours. Be sure to follow this one up with a rescues class and you’ll be off to a great start.
ACA: Introduction to Kayaking $90 six hours of instruction. This is a comprehensive course to acquire skills to safely and enjoyably paddle on calm water. The kayaking class includes information on all different kinds of kayaks, about the equipment necessary to get started, and how to paddle safe on the water.
ACA: Essentials of Kayak Touring $110 eight hours of instruction. To teach beginner paddlers to safely and enjoyably kayak on lakes, rivers, calm protected ocean environments, and other flat water settings.
ACA: Coastal Kayak Basic Strokes and Rescues $110 eight hours of instruction. This intermediate course is designed to prepare paddlers to comfortably and safely paddle on protected flat water environments with conditions not to exceed 1-foot seas, 10 knot winds and be no more than 1/2 mile from shore I recommend the following tow rigs for this class.
ACA: Intro to Traditional Qajaq Skills$95 eight hours of instruction. Here you will learn why the Greenlanders are the masters of the roll. Part of the class will be an exhibition of many effortless rolls. We will practice paddling, sculling, balance braces, and rolls. You will work on learning to roll or for those having a solid roll, you may learn a new one. Having a Greenland style kayak with a low back and Greenland paddle really helps with this clinic.
Private Kayak Classes: These are classes that we have created to work specifialy for a paddler who only want to work on a specific thing.
Rolling $30 two hours of instruction. A kayak roll Is the fastest type of self rescue when playing on a whitewater river or in the surf. It requires little upper body strength; paddlers will develop a safe capsize recovery by using their hips to roll. If you paddle mostly in flowing seas we will focus more on bracing to decrease the need of rolling.
Confidence on the Water$50 three hours of instruction. We have designed this unique kayak class to build on paddlers knowledge of paddling techniques. The goal is to increase fun and a paddlers time on the water while decreasing shoulder and back problems. Paddlers will also build confidence paddling on their favorite waterways. The kayakers will learn tricks on how to enjoy paddling from lakes, rivers, protected flat water environments, and slightly windy ocean environments.
Traditional Kayak Classes$40 two hours of instruction. Greenland Qajaq Classes are a specialty classes that teaches people an ancient style of paddling. We offer five different types of classes.
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