Instruction

Alaska Sea Kayakers offers instruction to the public through the certified instructors of The British Canoe Union and the American Canoe Association.

Novice and beginning paddlers should receive instruction in paddling skills, group and self-rescues, and develop an awareness of sea conditions before presuming to paddle Alaskan coastal waters. More experienced and "expert" paddlers can refresh, review and expand their skills, as well as gain certification acknowledgment, via skills assessment.

Instruction will be offered by British Canoe Union and American Canoe Association instructors. Our instruction sessions will be held, following the BCU syllabus.

2005 Weekend Course Offerings in Whittier

Beginning to Intermediate Sea Kayaking Skills
May 21 & 22
June 18 & 19

Cost will be $265 for the weekend. Saturday only is available for $165. Attending both days is strongly recommended.

Instructional sessions will require a minimum of five students, not to exceed ten students.
Custom dates may be arranged for groups of five to ten.

Saturday will entail specific skills instruction (1-3 Star Syllabus), and Sunday will be formatted as a day trip to utilize and expand the previous day's skill session.

All gear is included; kayak, paddle, skirt, drysuit, helmet, booties, gloves, and hood. Participants should bring; rain gear, layers of insulating clothing (fleece, capilene, polypropylene), a change of clothing for the end of the day, food for shore lunch, and a bottle for water.

• BCU 1-3 Star kayak training Syllabus (click here)
• BCU 4 Star kayak training Syllabus (click here)
• Canoe Safety Test, kayak format (click here)
More detailed information can be seen at www.bcuna.com.
For other instruction opportunities in Alaska; see www.alaskakayakschool.com.

Formal BCU courses that are available to Alaskan paddlers:
• 1-3 Star kayak training, and assessment
• 4 Star kayak training, and assessment
• Canoe Safety Test, kayak format, and assessment
• Coach 2 training, and assessment

Novice and beginning paddlers should concentrate on skills development, practice what they have learned, and return for assessment at a later date.
A late season "assessment day" will be scheduled, per demand.

There are additional British Canoe Union fees associated with receiving badges and certificates:
• 2 Star - $5 for BCU members or non-members
• 3 Star - $10 for BCU members, $20 for non-members
• 4 Star - $10 for BCU members, $20 for non-members
• Canoe Safety Test - $20 for BCU members or non-members

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