Local kayaking classes

Winter/Spring 2010 Class Schedule

Expanding Horizons Kayaking
http://www.expandinghorizonskayaking.com

Email: taylorrj AT ameritech DOT net

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
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Kayak Classes in Fenton

From: Rob Taylor

Expanding Horizons Kayaking is now offering classes in three locations

- Brighton, South Lyon, and Fenton - and on various days of the week.

No excuses! Shake off those winter blues and get into a local indoor pool

to work on your kayaking skills.

Rob Taylor-----ACA Coastal Kayak Instructor

Phone: (810) 225-3652 --Mobile: (810) 355-6381

Email: taylorrj@ameritech.net

www.expandinghorizonskayaking.com

Winter/Spring2009 Class Schedule

Location	Class	Day	Time	Dates	Cost	To Register
Brighton High School 7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116	Beginning Kayaking Session 1	Thursdays (4 weeks)	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	1/29, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26	$145/person $260/couple	Call Brighton Community Education, (810) 299-4130 or online at, brightoncommunityed .com
	Beginning Kayaking Session 2	Thursdays (4 weeks)	8-10pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2	$145/person $260/person
	Beginning Kayaking Session 3	Thursdays (4 weeks)	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28	$145/person $260/couple
	Rolling	Sundays	1:30-5:30 pm	2/1, 3/15, 4/5, 5/3	$80/person	Call Rob Taylor at (810) 355-6381 or email taylorrj@ameritech. net
	"Over Easy" Open Pool Sessions	Sundays	2:30-5:00 pm	2/15, 3/22, 4/19, 5/10	$30/person
Fenton High School 3200 West Shiawassee Ave., Fenton, MI 48430	Discover Kayaking	Tuesdays	7-10 pm	2/3, 3/3, 5/5	$60/person $100/couple or parent & child	Call Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation, (810) 591-0080 or online at, www.slpr.com
	Beginning Kayaking Session 1	Tuesdays (4 weeks)	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/17	$145/person $260/couple
	Beginning Kayaking Session 2	Tuesdays (4 weeks)	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	3/24, 3/31, 4/14, 4/21	$145/person $260/person
	Beginning Kayaking Session 3	Tuesdays (4 weeks)	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2	$145/person $260/couple
	Rolling	Saturdays	12:30-4:30 pm	3/21 & 5/9	$80/person
	"Over Easy" Open Pool Sessions	Saturdays	12:30-3:00 pm	4/4	$30/person
South Lyon High School 1000 North Lafayette St., South Lyon, MI 48178	Intro to Kayaking	Fridays	7-10 pm	1/30, 3/6, 5/8	$60/person $100/couple or parent/child	Call South Lyon Recreation Authority, (248) 437-8105 or online at, www.slrec.com
	Beginning Kayaking Session 1	Wednesdays	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	2/4, 2/11 2/18, 2/25	$145/person $260/couple
	Beginning Kayaking Session 2	Wednesdays	8-10pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	3/11, 3/18 3/25, 4/1	$145/person $260/person
	Beginning Kayaking Session 3	Wednesdays	8-10 pm (classroom 7-8 1st night)	5/13, 5/20 5/27, 6/3	$145/person $260/couple
	Rolling	Fridays	6:30 - 10:30 pm	2/27 & 4/3	$80/person
	"Over Easy" Open Pool Sessions	Wednesdays	8-10:30 pm	1/28 & 3/4	$30/person

Class Descriptions

Intro to Kayaking or"Discover" Kayaking:Already own a kayak or thinking of buying a kayak and would like to paddle insafety with some basic skills? Then thisintroductory kayaking class is for you. This 4-hour course is oriented to beginners with minimal or no priorexperience. Topics will include safety & rescues, equipment, and basicmaneuvers. Students will learn how toexit their kayak in the event of a capsize. Several techniques for rescuing someone who has come out of their kayakwill be demonstrated. Paddling techniquefor moving a kayak in a straight line, turning a kayak, and moving a kayaksideways will be taught. Minimum of 3,maximum of 10 students per class.

Beginning Kayaking: These classes are an excellent complete beginner'scourse held in the safe and warm confines of an indoor pool. The class is a series of four weekly two hoursessions. The first session, be dressed for the pool session and at poolside onehour before the scheduled pool time for a safety/orientation session. Attendance at the first day is mandatory. This course will focus on basic kayakingstrokes that are applicable to both sea kayaking and white water kayaking. We will also work on self and assistedrescues, recovery strokes, sweep strokes and the beginning elements ofself-rescue techniques. Studentsshould bring swimming goggles, nose plugs and a towel along with swimming apparel.Participants under 16 must be approved in advance by the instructor.

Kayak Rolling Classes: This class will focus on the elements of hip snapdevelopment, high and low bracing and the Kayak Roll. Either the "C to C" or Sweep Roll will betaught 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 tolearn to roll that boat, here's your chance. The class will be scheduled for four hours, but please arrive 30-60minutes in advance to be outfitted with gear.

"Over Easy" Open Pool Sessions: Here's a chance to practice allthat you've learned in the Basic Kayaking and Rolling classes in the friendlyenvironment 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 warstories. Certified instructors will beon hand to provide pointers if needed.