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KAYAK INSTRUCTIONAL PROGAMS :: ESKIMO ROLLING
Elements of the Eskimo Roll
Overcome the urge to wet exit in the event of a capsize, add to your skill
set and learn to roll your kayak in a controlled setting. A bomb-proof
roll is a fundamental skill for the whitewater boater and a great
confidence booster for the sea kayaker encountering rough water
conditions.
Following the skill building approach, each participant will learn and practice proper wet exit techniques.
Types of rolls introduced will include the C-to-C and Sweep. The elements of
each roll will be introduced and practiced in a progressive approach:
the setup (getting into position to begin the roll); the support phase
(using a paddle, hands or float for support on the water) and; the hip snap
(bringing the boat underneath you to sit upright and completing the roll).
This skill can be accomplished using a properly outfitted whitewater or sea
kayak. Recreational style boats lack the proper kayaker to boat contact
points (thigh braces; hip pads) that allow for rolling to be accomplished.
CURRENT OFFERINGS
| Sunday: Aug 01, 10 | River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY | 4pm to 6pm | $75. |
| Sunday: Aug 22, 10 | River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY | 9am to 11am | $75. |
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Learning to kayak safely, effectively and efficiently is best done with the help of a qualified instructor. The lead instructors for River Connection Kayak Instructional Courses are American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Instructors.
Skills development courses are worth months of just paddling around. After your course, get out and practice your strokes. If you are interested in sightseeing and going places, consider one of our
guided Kayak Tours.
Your tuition includes use of all equipment for the duration of the kayak instructional program. See our Policy Page for additional information.
We have put together a FAQ for our guided kayak tours and instructional programs that answers most quesions about these programs. If you need additional information or make a reservation, please Call our showroom at 845.229.0595.
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
- Sunday: Aug 01, 10
- Eskimo Rolling
River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY - Sunday: Aug 22, 10
- Eskimo Rolling
River Connection Boathouse :: Hyde Park, NY